TILL Week 10

Slide 1: Introduction

Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to the lecture on teaching reading in an EFL class with
communicative language approach. Today, we will be discussing how to teach reading in an EFL class
using a communicative language approach.

As we all know, reading is an essential skill for language learners. It not only helps in developing
vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills but also improves learners’ critical thinking, analytical,
and inferential skills. Additionally, reading promotes learners' cultural awareness and knowledge.
Therefore, it is crucial to develop effective strategies for teaching reading in EFL classes.

Slide 2: Importance of Reading

Let's start by discussing why reading is so crucial for language learners. As we mentioned earlier, reading
helps learners to develop their vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills. Additionally, reading can
be a way for learners to learn about the target culture, and it promotes cultural awareness and
knowledge.

Furthermore, reading helps learners to develop their critical thinking, analytical, and inferential skills,
which are essential for academic success. Moreover, reading can provide learners with entertainment,
relaxation, and mental stimulation.

Slide 3: Communicative Language Approach

To teach reading effectively, we must use a communicative language approach. The communicative
language approach emphasizes communication and interaction in the target language. It aims to develop
learners' ability to use language for communication purposes. The approach focuses on meaningful and
authentic language use, which makes it an ideal approach for teaching reading.

Using the communicative language approach, learners are encouraged to use language in real-life
situations and engage in meaningful communication with other learners. This approach fosters critical
thinking and analytical skills, promotes creativity and autonomy in language learning, and helps learners
to develop their ability to use language in authentic contexts.

Slide 4: The Process of Teaching Reading

Now that we understand the importance of using the communicative language approach, let's discuss
the process of teaching reading. Effective reading instruction involves three stages: pre-reading, while-
reading, and post-reading.

During the pre-reading stage, the teacher activates learners' prior knowledge, introduces new
vocabulary, and sets a purpose for reading. The teacher should create an engaging and interactive
environment to capture the learners' attention.
The while-reading stage focuses on guiding learners to comprehend the text, developing reading
strategies, and promoting interaction among learners. The teacher should encourage learners to use
various reading strategies, such as scanning and skimming, and engage them in discussion about the text.

The post-reading stage consolidates learners' comprehension, develops critical thinking and inferential
skills, and promotes communicative language use. The teacher should provide learners with
opportunities to reflect on the text, express their opinions, and engage in communicative activities.

Slide 5: Activities for Pre-reading

Now that we have a better understanding of the process of teaching reading, let's take a closer look at
some pre-reading activities that can help to engage learners and prepare them for reading.

The first pre-reading activity is brainstorming. This activity involves eliciting learners' prior knowledge on
the topic to be read. By doing so, the teacher can activate the learners' schemata and help them to
connect the new information to their existing knowledge.

The second pre-reading activity is predicting. This activity involves asking learners to make predictions
based on the title, pictures, or headings of the text. Predicting helps learners to focus their attention on
the text and prepares them for what they will be reading.

The third pre-reading activity is vocabulary. Introducing new vocabulary and providing contextualized
examples can help learners to understand the text better. The teacher can also use visuals, realia, or
technology to illustrate new vocabulary.

Slide 6: Activities for While-reading

Now, let's take a closer look at some while-reading activities that can help learners to develop their
reading comprehension skills and engage in communicative language use.

The first while-reading activity is comprehension questions. The teacher can ask questions about the text
to ensure learners' understanding and to promote critical thinking. The teacher should encourage
learners to support their answers with evidence from the text.

The second while-reading activity is jigsaw reading. This activity involves dividing the text into sections
and assigning each section to a group of learners. The learners read their section and then share their
understanding with the other groups. Jigsaw reading promotes interaction and collaboration among
learners.

The third while-reading activity is role play. This activity involves assigning roles to learners and asking
them to act out a scene from the text. Role play promotes communicative language use and fosters
creativity and autonomy in language learning.

Slide 7: Activities for Post-reading

Finally, let's take a closer look at some post-reading activities that can help learners to consolidate their
understanding of the text and promote communicative language use.
The first post-reading activity is discussion. The teacher can ask learners to express their opinions on the
text and engage in discussion with other learners. The teacher should encourage learners to support
their opinions with evidence from the text.

The second post-reading activity is creative writing. This activity involves asking learners to write a
summary, a reflection, or a response to the text. Creative writing promotes critical thinking and analytical
skills and helps learners to develop their writing skills.

The third post-reading activity is project work. This activity involves asking learners to research a topic
related to the text and present their findings to the class. Project work promotes autonomy and
creativity in language learning and fosters cultural awareness and knowledge.

Slide 8: Conclusion

In conclusion, teaching reading in an EFL class with a communicative language approach is essential for
promoting language development, critical thinking, analytical skills, and cultural awareness. Effective
reading instruction involves three stages: pre-reading, while-reading, and post-reading. Using a variety of
engaging and interactive activities can help learners to develop their reading comprehension skills and
engage in communicative language use.

Thank you for joining me today, and I hope that you found this lecture informative and helpful.