In:
The Canadian Modern Language Review, University of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress), Vol. 29, No. 1 ( 1972-10), p. 14-21
Abstract:
The aim of the reading program at the secondary school level should be the further development of basic oral and reading skills in the study of good literature. 1 Although it is essential to read for accurate comprehension, teachers should avoid excessive grammatical analysis, word study, or translation. Teachers can make reading more purposeful by assigning provocative questions to students before their preparation of a reading passage. This procedure can lead to a sense of anticipation which encourages students to read more carefully. It is often wise to prepare students in class for reading a passage at home. Synonyms, antonyms, definitions, diagrams, and gestures can prepare the student for a more profitable and pleasurable reading assignment. Word study should be done only to help the student to understand, not as a goal in itself. The student might also be encouraged to listen to any available recording of the assigned passage as part of his preparation. He should, as well, prepare a list of new vocabulary items and mark the parts he finds difficult. Teachers should then give the student an opportunity to ask for clarification of difficulties, and through questioning assure themselves that the student has understood the assigned passage. Where available, visual aids to the comprehension of reading should be used : pictures, films, television, slides, films trips, projectuals.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0008-4506
,
1710-1131
DOI:
10.3138/cmlr.29.1.14
Language:
English
Publisher:
University of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress)
Publication Date:
1972
SSG:
7,11
