Bringing Extensive Reading Into The Classroom

Description: Extensive reading is an increasingly important part of English language education. Using appropriately graded readers, extensive reading gives students the opportunity to see the language they learn in class in the context of a story or factual book. Choosing a book they want to read, and when and where they want to read encourages learner autonomy. It improves reading skills and also supports the development of writing skills. But perhaps most importantly it is, for many students, a pleasurable way to use their language skills.

This practical guide, written by a team of experts in extensive reading explains what extensive reading is and helps you understand the benefits it brings to the learner. It explains the importance of graded readers, and how to use introduce them to develop your students' language skills.

Key Features:
• Written by experts in extensive reading, including Professor Richard Day, Jennifer Bassett, Bill Bowler, Sue Parminter, and Mark Furr.
• Describes and explains what is meant by extensive reading and its contribution to language learning.
• Explains what is meant by a graded reader and what makes a good graded reader.
• Understand how a graded readers series is written and how it supports extensive reading
• Explains how you can use class readers, class libraries, and class reading circles
• Includes four Case Studies to provide an insight into setting up extensive reading programmes in Jordan, Bahrain, and Japan.