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Unlike most extensive reading (ER) programs on the university level, children in most EFL programs in Japan are still learning to read. They need support from their teachers to read even an easy book independently, an integral part of ER. Supported Extensive Reading is a new idea that uses traditional shared reading activities in class for the purpose of supporting ER. Effective, classroom-tested Supported Extensive Reading activities will be demonstrated.
Abstract section 3: Content/method
After an introduction as to why Supported Extensive Reading is necessary for the success of an ER program for children, I will demonstrate classroom tested examples of activities for Supported Extensive Reading and explain how this contributes to the success of my ER in my eikaiwa school.
Abstract section 4: Outcomes/results
Participants will learn how traditional shared reading activities in the classroom are actually an effective form of teacher support that enables children who are just learning to read to do ER. Children who can read words or sentences in their textbooks need these types of activities to help them make the jump to reading a book on their own.
Abstract section 5: References
Tedjaatmadja, H. M., & Renandya, W. A. (2012). Hook, Book, Look, Took. Modern English Teacher, 21(4), 58-61.
Waring, R., & McLean, S. (2015). Exploration of the core and variable dimensions of extensive reading research and pedagogy. Reading in a foreign language, 27(1), 160-167.
Abstract section 1: Relevance
Unlike most extensive reading (ER) programs on the university level, children in most EFL programs in Japan are still learning to read. Research conducted by the presenter shows that teachers involved in unsuccessful ER programs for children claim that students' weak reading skills and a lack of teacher support were the main reasons for the program's failure. Classical ER programs, where students read independently cannot work if students do not know how. Supported extensive is a new idea advocated by Dr. Willy Renandya that uses traditional shared reading activities in class for the purpose of supporting ER.
Abstract section 2: Contribution/research questions
Supported Extensive Reading is a new idea that uses traditional shared reading activities in class for the purpose of supporting ER. The concept of Supported Extensive Reading will be explained and how to use the "Hook, Book, Look, Took" method (Tedjaatmadja & Renandya, 2012) effectively for the purpose of Supported Extensive Reading will be demonstrated.
| Title | Supported Extensive Reading for Children's ER Success |
|---|---|
| Teaching Context | Teaching children |