literature 1 大学英语泛读课件.ppt

Extensive reading Extensive reading is generally associated with reading large amounts with the aim of getting an overall understanding of the material. Readers are more concerned with the meaning of the text than the meaning of individual words or sentences. Intensive reading Intensive reading refers to the careful reading of more difficult foreign language texts with the goal of complete and detailed understanding. The role of extensive reading in language learning It can provide comprehensible input It can enhance learners’ general language competence It increases the students’ exposure to the language. It can increase knowledge of vocabulary. It can lead to improvement in writing. It can motivate learners to read. It can consolidate previously learned language. It helps to build confidence with extended texts. It encourages the exploitation of textual redundancy. It facilitates the development of prediction skills. Syllabus Requirements Read as much as possible, especially out of the classroom Select a variety of materials on a wide range of topics Reading materials are well within the linguistic competence of the students in terms of vocabulary and grammar Reading speed is usually faster than slower as you read books and other material that you find easily understandable The individual reading scheme Using the school library Forming a class library Forming an invisible library Developing personal library Internet Evaluate progress Reading log Name_______ Date _______ Reading time_______________ Reading material____________ Comments_________________ Reading rate=pages read×average words per page÷minutes * * *