Specific Reading Strategies When Approaching English Literature by Caitlin F. Hennessey
Strategies for approaching an English text:
1. Familiarize yourself with your text:
Open your textbook and spend about 10 to 20 minutes trying to familiarize yourself with the format and content of the text.
* Is there a table of contents? An introduction, foreword, or preface? [...]
Introducing and Explaining Vocabulary
Vocabulary can be presented in dialogues and reading passages where the new words appear in context and in combination with other words.You can also use pictures,mime,and realia to introduce and explain the meanings of simple concrete nouns like apple or verbs like swim.With more abstract words you can explain meaning with :
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Teaching Form
You will need to know grammatical terminology,but do you need to teach it to your students?In general it is best to avoid complicated grammatical terms,particularly with lower level students,though sometimes it is necessary.In general,it is easier for students to grasp a new structure if the language is presented visually,for example in a table,rather than [...]
In general, it is best to try to achieve a balance.An exuberant personality may neglect learners’ needs;a quieter teacher may be more responsive but also less colorful and memorable.A careful planner may lack the spontaneity and flexibility necessary to respond to learners’ needs, while improvised lessons may be chaotic or lack clarity and focus.There are [...]
