Bachelor of Teaching Programme (PISMP) Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL) TSLB3033 Principles and Practice in English Language Teaching Topic 4: Introduction to Reading and Writing Skills Shared Reading

1. TEO WOON CHUN
2 PISMP TESL/PM (SJKC)
Shared
Reading

2. Pupils follow along as the
teacher reads the selection
aloud.
(Fisher & Medvic, 2000)
Concept

3. Re-creation of the natural
ways that young children
learn to speak and learn to
read.
(Holdaway, 1979)
Concept (cont.)

4. A step between reading to
children and reading
independently by children.
Concept (cont.)

5. What does shared reading involve?

6. What does shared reading involve? (cont.)

7. In Primary ESL classroom, we use…

8. • Choose the texts carefully
– Rich language
– Repetitive patterns (e.g. Boo…Boo…Boo!)
– A strong storyline
– High-quality illustrations
• Reread the big book several times
– Readers enjoy familiar stories.
– It may increase their control over the reading.
Teachers should…

9. 1. Introduce (prior knowledge, read title & author)
2. Read (pointer/ruler, invite the students to join
reading)
3. Discuss (talk about the story and their reactions)
4. Reread (teach them letter-sound relationships)
5. Repeat (pupils take turns turning pages)
Steps in a shared reading lesson

10. Interest See
Enthusiastic
Criteria for successful shared reading
experiences (Holdaway, 1979)
Students
Teachers