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4 Resources Model of Reading: Young readers
In the first part of our series focusing on different approaches to and models of reading we revised the Four Resources model of reading (Luke and Freebody 1999).Continue Reading -
4 Resources Model of Reading: The basics
It's easy to get lost in the maze of reading strategies, skills, practices, cycles, models and methodologies. How do you approach reading in the classroom?Continue Reading -
Reading the streets of London
London, just like many other capitals, has a unique status among the big cities of the world.Continue Reading -
Reading the classics in class
One of the best qualities of the classics is that we can always rely on them.Continue Reading -
Reading resolutions for the New Year
It's a new year with new plans, objectives, and determination. We have had a relaxing and energizing holiday, and now we are ready to roll again.Continue Reading -
Reading levels and book selection tips
Finding the right reading level You know your students’ proficiency levels very well, but deciding their reading level based on classroom or unit test performance can be misleading.Continue Reading -
Reading in the classroom: role plays
The end of the term is getting closer and you might find that your students need something fun after long months of hard work.Continue Reading -
Reading Images: Illustration-based language practice
Illustrations in readers are excellent resources for a language teacher.Continue Reading -
Reading for fun at home: tips and resources
How can we encourage reading for fun at home? Reading the texts in course books from lesson to lesson contributes to our students’ focused language development, but there is so much more to reading.Continue Reading -
Read to write: improve writing skills using graded readers
“Read, read, read. Read everything -- trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it.Continue Reading -
Read to Speak: Improving Speaking Skills in the Reading Class
In an earlier post we have looked at using graded readers to improve writing skills.Continue Reading -
Read to Be Happy!
Think of your happiest moments. How many of them are connected to reading and sharing stories? What are the happiest books you have read?Continue Reading