This original and engaging book makes the case that extensive reading
provides essential practice in learning to read. This original and
engaging hardback edition makes the case that extensive reading - the
reading of large quantities of easy material - 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 provide a theoretical foundation for this
approach by examining 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.