Extensive Reading in the Second Language Classroom (Cambridge Language Education) - Softcover

Richard R. Day; Julian Bamford

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9780521568296: Extensive Reading in the Second Language Classroom (Cambridge Language Education)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521568293 ISBN 13: 9780521568296
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

This original and engaging book makes the case that extensive reading provides essential practice in learning to read. Extensive reading also develops a positive attitude toward reading so often missed in second language reading classrooms. The authors examine the cognitive and affective nature of reading. They also offer a wealth of practical suggestions for implementing extensive reading, including integrating it into the curriculum, establishing a library, selecting reading material, and record-keeping evaluation. It contains a wide variety of classroom activities to supplement individualized silent reading, and a valuable bibliography of the best books written for English language learners.

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Book Description

This original and engaging book makes the case that extensive reading provides essential practice in learning to read. Extensive reading also develops a positive attitude toward reading so often missed in second language reading classrooms. The authors examine the cognitive and affective nature of reading. They also offer a wealth of practical suggestions for implementing extensive reading, including integrating it into the curriculum, establishing a library, selecting reading material, and record-keeping evaluation. It contains a wide variety of classroom activities to supplement individualized silent reading, and a valuable bibliography of the best books written for English language learners.

Review

'... the meat of the book, detailed and practical advice on how to organise an extensive reading programme. A must for any teacher training library.' EL Gazette

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521568293
ISBN 13 
9780521568296
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
240
Editor
Jack C. Richards
Rating
  • 4.24 out of 5 stars
    34 ratings by Goodreads

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