Teaching Reading

Teaching Reading

     Traditionally, the purpose of learning to read in a language has been to have access to the literature written in that language. In language instruction, reading materials have traditionally been chosen from literary texts that represent "higher" forms of culture.  

Reading in 15 Minutes a Day: Junior Skills Builder

Reading in 15 Minutes a Day: Junior Skills Builder
LearningExpress, LLC | 2008 | ISBN: 1576856615 | 220 pages | PDF | 12 MB

This guide helps the middle school student develop critical reading skills. The material is age-appropriate, high interest, and challenging, yet reader-friendly. Students who need a speedy solution to their reading woes will benefit from the practice exercises with fun memory coaching and shortcuts. As training progresses, the lessons build off previous instruction to deepen the student's comprehension and confidence. Use this tool to strengthen basic reading skills, reading comprehension, or to prepare for standardized tests or oral reading exams.  

 

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English Teaching in the Secondary School

Mike Fleming, David Stevens  

English Teaching in the Secondary School: Linking Theory and Practice
Routledge | ISBN: 0415465028 | 2009-12-14 | PDF | 288 pages | 3.79 Mb

Now in an updated third edition, English Teaching in the Secondary School is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of teaching English. Presenting an informed view of current educational policy, the authors provide advice to help students creatively and independently interpret government initiatives and incorporate them in their teaching practice. With practical ideas for use in the classroom, extensive discussion of theory and opportunities for reflection and critical thought, the authors guide students through the whole process of English teaching in the secondary school.
  

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First Language Use in Second and Foreign Language Learning

 

Miles Turnbull, Jennifer Dailey-O'Cain,  

"First Language Use in Second and Foreign Language Learning"
Multilingual Matters | 2009 | ISBN: 184769196X | 208 pages | PDF | 1,1 MB

This book focuses on the use of the first language in communicative or immersion-type classrooms. Through the intersection of theory, practice, curriculum and policy, the volume calls for a reconceptualization of code-switching as something that both proficient and aspiring bilinguals do naturally, and as a practice that is inherently linked with bilingual code-switching.

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English Phrasal Verbs in Use Intermediate

 

English Phrasal Verbs in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for students from good intermediate level onwards. Over 1000 of the most useful and frequent phrasal verbs are clearly explained and practised in typical contexts. The material is designed for self-study, as well as classroom use, and has a student-friendly answer key. The book has 70 two-page units. The verbs are presented on the left-hand page and are practised on the facing right-hand page. 

The verbs are divided into units by topic, function, concept, particle and verb. The language is presented in various ways, often in tables, showing the phrasal verbs in a range of natural contexts such as everyday dialogues, e-mails, cartoons and newspaper extracts. The book includes an invaluable mini dictionary, listing each verb with an easy-to-understand definition. 

     

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