Lam Thao lower secondary school By: Trieu Hong Quan Coordinator: Tran Ngoc Duong Slideshow by Mr Hai How to teach reading Teaching reading • Please give principles for teaching reading I. Principles for teaching reading: 1. When teaching a reading text, it’s beneficial to state a purpose for reading the given text, tell students why they are reading the text. 2. Prepare the sts to read by introducing the topic of the passage (discussion). 3. Before reading the text, have sts read questions about it beforehand to help them focus on the meaning. 4. Do not pre- teach vocabulary unless necessary (sts can guess the meaning of unknown words). 5. Have sts read silently without whispering the words or moving their lips. 6. Discuss difficult vocabulary after reading the text, if necessary. 7. When discussing the answers to comprehension questions, be sure to refer back to the text. This will help the sts practice finding the answers themselves. 8 Finally, remember to focus on developing the skills of the readers. teaching reading teaching reading – II. Stages of teaching reading: * How many stages are there in a teaching reading lesson? - Pre-reading - While-reading - Post-reading teaching reading 1. In Pre-reading: What activities do you have before teaching reading ? 1.1. Pre-reading activities/ situation setting/ setting a context: 1.1.1. Introduce the text: Lead sts to the topic/text they are going to read. (Pictures,Questioning,Discussing,Brainstorming;real objects…) Eg: Unit 15 - G6 You can turn right teaching reading teaching reading • Eg: English 6 - Unit 8 - C: Road signs You can’t park here * Questioning: eg: Unit 1: Read (G7) - Do you remember Hoa ? -Is she a new student ? -What class is she in ? ->Today we are going to read a text about Hoa P You can park here Farm work Grow rice Grow vegetables * Brainstorming : English 7 - Unit 7: B2 Bamboo forest Banyan tree shrine Paddy fields 1.1.2. Pre- teaching difficult key words and phrases: What techniques do you often use when presenting vocabulary ? 1.1.2.1 Techniques for teaching vocabulary: * Pictures