Teaching Reading in the Primary Classroom

Some considerations Reading is the second main source of language for learners (listening is the first). With the time, it becomes the first source to strengthen and expanding the language. Reading is a language skill easy to keep up. Making reading an ejoyable activity is a very important part of the language learning experience

Some Reading Methods 1. Phonics 2. Look and say A book My book The Blackboard 3. Whole sentence reading 4. Language experience approach

Which method to choose?

Picture books with or without text are invaluable at this satge Five to seven year olds 5 to 7 years olds may take longer than 8. to 10 years olds (the latter have some more expreriences in the first language). Some children at this age are not familiar with books. (you have to start with reading-like activities) Picture books with or without text are invaluable at this satge

Different reading material

Reading cards

Home-made books

Graded readers

Project November the 9th Design a “big book” for your students. Then plan a class using the big book. Take notes of your experience November the 9th

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