Reading Comprehension Macroskill
There are key differences between listening and reading as macroskills. A listening text relies more on stress and intonation from a speaker for comprehension, while a reading text provides a structured written format. When reading, students can take more time to understand the text by re-reading passages if needed. Effective reading texts contain familiar structures, vocabulary, and organization to aid student comprehension, such as short sentences, clear organization, appealing topics, and visual supports. Teachers can empower students' reading skills through strategies like previewing vocabulary, using context clues, and encouraging prediction and inference-making. The reading lesson framework involves preparation, guided reading, and follow-up integration with other skills.
Reading Comprehension Macroskill
- 1. Reading Comprehension Macroskill From Listening to Reading Prof. Estela N. Braun Facultad de Ciencias Humanas Universidad Nacional de La Pampa
- 2. LISTENING READING A listening text may seem unstructured Meaning is conveyed by the stress on key words and intonation If they can see the speaker it aids comprehension Listeners are expected to reply immediately. All students have listening skills in L1 A reading text is organized The written script may be unfamiliar Spelling and sound differences may cause problems. Students can take their time and go back to the text to check meaning Not all students may be skilled in reading in L1
- 3. What makes a reading text easy? Texts contain structures and vocabulary familiar to the students. They contain short, simple sentences. They are clearly organized:straight forward storyline. The TOPIC is appealing. There is support such as LAYOUT, TITLES, PICTURES, GRAPHS.
- 4. Different ways of reading SKIMMING. SCANNING. INTENSIVE READING. EXTENSIVE READING.
- 5. Reading strategies Teachers can us to empower students Reading for GLOBAL MEANING/gist first. The, detailed comprehension. They do not need to understand every word. Use of KOW Encourage use of VISUAL CLUES Let them deduce MEANING from context Give them plenty of SUPPORT Let them contribute their own ides and opinions.
- 6. STAGES IN THE READINGrated LESSON PRE-READING Arouse interest and help prediction. Teach key words. Set a task to assist overallunderstanding.Rubrics. Give advice about the type of strategies they may employ. WHILE-READING 1.Set a time limit. 2.Explain.Support. 3. Read the text again. 4. Provide feedback. FOLLOW UP It can be integrated with speaking or writing practice.