Designing a WWW reading task

Source : Sam Shepherd , teachingenglish.org.uk 

The world wide web offers a myriad of opportunities for authentic English reading texts.

Any good teacher can turn a reasonable authentic reading text into a useful and fulfilling activity, so why not take the same skills you might use with a newspaper article and turn them to good use, bearing in mind various aspects of the newer medium that are peculiar to it. This article gives advice on designing tasks based on the internet.

• Search Tasks
• Controlled Site Tasks
• Criteria for selecting websites
• Keying in
• Conclusion

English Language Learners and Reading Difficulties

Source : Catherine Snow, Susan Burns, Peg Griffin , readingrockets.org

English language learners are at risk for future reading difficulties for a number of reasons. Here are some factors all teachers of ELLs should know.

Creating a Reading Environment at Home

Source : RIF Motivational Activities Handbook , rif.org

 

RIF considers family involvement essential to any child's success as a reader. Research has shown that by talking, singing, and reading to children, parents are turning on brain cells that are essential for a healthy child. Parents can build reading skills by interacting with their children. By encouraging babies and young children to communicate, parents are laying the foundation for later reading success.

Parents and other family members need to be involved in children's reading throughout their school years. Schools recognize the importance of parent involvement in students' progress and are increasingly encouraging parents to play a more active role.

Here are a few simple things that parents can do to create a healthy reading environment: