Step of reading activities

   

                 For better comprehension of the reading text some activities can be beneficial. Also some visiual aids will help to comprehend reading text. As it is known a reading activity can be divided as pre-reading, while or during reading and post reading.

               English language learners (ELLs) have great difficulty jumping into new texts without any background support. Students should know at least something about the topic before reading. Some topics may be unfamiliar to students, such as recreational activities at the beach if students have never been to the beach before. Pictures, drawings, or short skits can help develop relevant background information. Students need to know at least 90% to 95% of the words they read if they are going to comprehend the text. Therefore, it is important to use several strategies to build background knowledge that leads to better reading comprehension and overall achievement for ELLs. It doesn't hurt to review many words we often take for granted — not only for the benefit of ELLs, but also for students who may not come to school with a rich vocabulary background or exposure to certain experiences.  

   While-reading strategies can help the student to improve his ability to become more fluent in English, especially in the areas of speaking and reading. The while-reading activities I use in the classroom vary according to my aim in using a particular text. Hopefully, such strategies will help them cope with problematic and grayer areas of the text, such as identifying the main ideas of a text, which are also problematic for them in their native or first language.
   Post-reading activities offer the students the opportunity to make connections with the text(s) and their own experiences,self-expression, and creative responses in light of having read and analyzed the text. These activities enable students to apply a more global understanding and interpretation of the text and integrate information from different parts of the text.