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Integrating Extensive Reading (ER)
into the
Freshman Reading Course
What is the new requirement for graduation for all Freshman entering university starting
September, 2011?
Beginning 2011-12 academic year, all university students must pass a
language proficiency test.
1. Most of you have little confidence in your English ability
2. You avoid English as much as you can; you won’t speak it unless asked to do so by your teacher; you won’t listen to it; you don’t read it on your own and naturally, you won’t use it in writing unless it’s a homework assignment
What is the present situation?
3. Many of you will find your English not improving after high school; in fact, it worsens in college;
4. Many of you will have a difficult time passing the graduation language proficiency test;
5. Worst of all, you can’t get your graduation diploma.
A Vicious Circle
How can you solve this problem?
How?
by what means?
The best way is to read as much English as possible!
Freshman Reading Course –2 parts:
(1) intensive reading (IR)(2) extensive reading (ER)
Think of it in terms of learning to drive or learning to play tennis
driving lessons + practice on the road
tennis lessons + practice on the court
Intensive Reading (lessons)+
Extensive Reading (practice)
Extensive Reading
What is extensive reading (ER)?
What is the rationale behind ER?
How do you do it?
When and where do you do it?
1. Reading longer and easy-to-understand material;
2. Reading is done mostly outside the classroom;
3. Reading is done at one’s own pace and level;
4. Reading material is chosen by the students themselves based on their own interest; hence, another name for extensive reading is “Pleasure Reading”
What is Extensive Reading (ER) or Pleasure Reading ? Definition
STUDENT ORIENTATION to Extensive ReadingChart contrasting intensive and extensive reading
TYPE OF READING INTENSIVE EXTENSIVE
CLASS GOAL Reading accurately Read fluently
READING PURPOSETranslate
Answer questionsGet information
Enjoy
FOCUS Words and pronunciation Meaning
MATERIALOften difficult
Teacher choosesEasy
You choose
AMOUNT Not much A lot
SPEED Slower Faster
METHODMust finishUse dictionary
Stop if you don’t like itNo dictionary
1. Reading skills enhanced;2. Reading speed (fluency) increased;3. General language proficiency improved;4. Attitude toward reading and language
learning changed - from “studying” English and “passing tests” to enjoying reading and learning.
Why do we need to do Extensive Reading (ER)? Rationale
And, among the 4 language skills, reading is the most essential. And it effects all the other skills…
Reading effects all the other skills
Reading
Reading comprehension
SpeakingVocabulary,
grammar
Writing(spelling, grammar,
etc.)
Listening
1. Find out your reading level (test); See chart for level and color scheme;
2. Find a graded reader that interests you(romance, mystery, science fiction, etc.);
3. Read for general understanding, information and pleasure;
4. Follow 5 basic rules;5. Keep a reading journal/reader’s response log
(Online Discussion Forum)
How do we go about doing extensive reading?
Procedure
Samples of graded readers
More Samples of Graded Readers
Some Samples of Popular Novels
EPER test resultsEPER
LEVELS
(Reader Seriesheadwords)
GStarter
(300)
FBeginner
(400-500)
EElementary
(600-800)
DLow Interm
(1000-1200)
CIntermediate
(1500-1600)
BHi-Interm
(1700-1900)
AAdvanced
(2000-2200)
XBridge
(3000)
When you get your test results you will be told what EPER level you are in (G ~ X). Each level has been
given a color that matches the level of graded readers you should be reading. When you go to the library you will be able to find the graded readers easily, simply by looking for the matching color. The numbers above show how many words are used in the readers.
Graded readers with colored labels
Publishers’ Series by EPER Level (available in PCCU library)
EPER LEVEL
(headwords) TOEFL
TOEFL – ibt TOEIC
GEPT
CEFPUBLISHERSERIES
GStarter(300)
A1
FBeginner(400-500)
A1
EElementary(600-800)
350
A2
DLow Interm(1000-1200)
390-40090+
350+Elementary
A2
CIntermediate(1500-1600)
457137+550+
Intermediate B1
BHi Interm
(1700-1900) 480 --- --- Intermediate
B1
AAdvanced
(2000-2200)527
197+ 750+Hi-Intermediate B2
XBridge(3000)
550-560220
880 Advanced C1
Penguin Readers Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 5/6
Oxford BookwormsBlack Series Starter Stage 1 Stage 1-2 Stage 2 Stage 2-3 Stage 3-4 Stage 4-5 Stage 6
CAMBRIDGEEnglishReaders
Starter Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
CAMBRIDGEDiscoveryReaders
Starter Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
EPER LEVEL
(headwords) TOEFL
TOEFL – ibt TOEIC
GEPT
CEF PUBLISHER SERIES
GStarter(300)
A1
FBeginner(400-500)
A1
EElementary(600-800)
350
A2
DLow Interm(1000-1200)
390-40090+
350+Elementary
A2
C Intermediate
(1600)457
137+550+
Intermediate B1
BHi Interm
(1900)480
--- ---Intermediate
B1
AAdvanced
(2200)527
197+ 750+Hi-Intermediate B2
XBridge(3000)
550-560220
880Advanced
C1
Progressive English Readers
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4/5
Longman Originals Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
Longman Structural Readers Stage 1 Stage 1/2 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 5/6
Longman Classics Stage 1 Stage 2/3 Stage 4
Compass Classic Readers Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
HEINEMANNGuided Readers Starter Beginner Beginner Elementary Intermediate Upper
Go to library (7th Floor)Go to library (7th Floor)
Browse through stack to find a bookthat interestsyou
Browse through stack to find a bookthat interestsyou
Decide on book and read it in the library
Decide on book and read it in the library
Begin reading iteveryday;Keeping a log of your reading
Begin reading iteveryday;Keeping a log of your reading
Write the log online in English in the Discussion Forum about the story, character or anythingrelated to the story
Write the log online in English in the Discussion Forum about the story, character or anythingrelated to the story
15 - 20 minutes 20-30 min/7 days/week
Weekly log into Discussion Forum
For example: (1)Have you had a similar experience in your lifetime?(2)Do you like the protagonist? Why ?
If you find that the book is not interesting, return
and find another one.
Look for “English
Extensive Reading Room”
What do students do next?
Look for “English Extensive Reading Room”
on the 7th floor of our library
BASIC RULESSuggested by Day and Bamford (Forum 38,3, p.17)
1. Select your reading materials based on your interests and reading ability (level).
2. Do NOT use dictionaries. Practice the skills of either guessing at the meanings of unknown words or ignoring them. In other words, use the context to guess the meaning of the unknown word.
3. Do not be concerned with every detail. Keep reading in the face of difficulty and go to get the overall meaning or the gist of the story.
4. It is recommended that you should read 10 graded readers of the same level before you go to the next level.
5. If a book is boring or too hard, stop reading and find another book. The most important thing is to enjoy reading. Another term for extensive reading is “pleasure reading.”
Time: when and for how long?Anytime – between classes, waiting for bus,
waiting for someone, weekends and holidays, any spare time; for as long or short a time as you like and as often as possible
Location: Anyplace – outside of classes (sometimes, in
class), coffee shop, in dorm, at home, etc.
When and where do we do ER?
Time and Location
Do you remember that vicious circle?
Now, that vicious circle can turn into…
Conclusion
Yes, it’s true.The more you read, the more your
chances of passing the language proficiency test sooner!
Also, you will continue enjoying reading and learning on your own for
the rest of your life!
You’ll have time for a good laugh and a good cry…
Keep the following in mind…
“You're the same today as you'll be
in five years except for the people you meet and the books you read.”
- Charlie Jones