TEACHING READING

AND WRITING IN EYL

CLASSES
Chapter 6

Introduction

Compare 1st and 2nd language in EFL reading

and writing built up with children

why
No spesification what is the most effective
Often happens at the same time

Early literacy in English as a

first language
It is useful to explore how children learn to
read in english as a first language
Reading and writing during pre school years
Reading and writing at school

Teaching reading in EYL

class
Game and activities
Phonic

Reading activities with older

children
Skim and scan text
Semantic cue
dictionary

Teaching writing in EYL

Text structures
Genres
process

Writing activities with younger

children in EYL
Practicing and copying
Fun activities and game
Finger writing
Activity course book

Writing activities with older

children in EYL classes
Free writing (group cartoon story, drama
scripts, recipes, etc.)
Word processing
Computer
Internet