Reading is fun!!!

 

    When we read English, we increase the amount and intensity of input, increase the reception and the production skills and provide effective practices that give clues of meaning.Reading offers a wide range of vocabulary and it deals with matters that are related to personal experiences as seeing, listening, moving, imitating, singing, playing, and speaking.Children enjoy listening and reading stories because it is a great way to multiple interpretations and opinions.   So here we want to share with you our tips on books which we consider useful in learning and teaching English.


    Before choosing a book, we will consider different aspects: the book need be adapted and simplified for children whose first language is not English. The story must be relevant, interesting and meaningful. The book must provide attractive support to help students understand content. We can identify linguistic objectives as vocabulary and sentence structures that we want students to learn.


    Firstly, we can provide a context for the story. Using "thinking strategies" before introducing a new topic is very important for students to know their previous knowledge and the new ones. It is great "scaffolding" for new learning. We can ask them about the title so that we could ascertain their level of knowledge concerning this subject. We can show them the cover of the book and pictures.


    Then, we can introduce the main characters and new vocabulary using flashcards. We can present the materials in different ways.  Next, we will read slowly and clearly making use of gestures, making eye contact, good body language, facial expressions, intonation, and asking and answering questions that could help students follow the story.


    We need to surprise them. Therefore, we can complete arts and crafts projects about the story. Each student can create their own art and craft and show it to the class. We can organize role play activities about story too.

 

It's time for us to join these experiencies!