On Monday 17th October, the teacher taught us about “extensive reading”. First, she explained about the homework. And then, the teacher asked us to discuss with my partner about “what is the extensive reading” and “do you often read in English for your private study?” (If yes, what kind of reading do you do?). So, I replied that “reading on the Internet” and “reading from English study books”.
Next, I did the pre-reading2. It was about “how useful is reading alone in developing the language skills?” and “discuss my answer with a partner”. I answered that “reading skills, writing skills, vocabulary, and grammar are very useful” and “speaking skills and listening skills are somewhat useful.
After that, she told her experiences about her studying. Then, she searched the words, we repeat after the sound.
Extensive => /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/ meaning : covering a large area; having a great range
Develop => /dɪˈvel.əp/ meaning : to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form
Development => /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/ meaning : the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced
Developing => /dɪˈvel.ə.pɪŋ/ meaning : A developing country or area of the world is poorer and has less advanced industries, especially in Africa, Latin America, or Asia
After that, we thought the words about “research”. Then, I and my friends wrote the words on the whiteboard. So, the teacher embellished the words that about the research and explained the research methodology.
And then, the teacher assigned us to read “simply read” for a long time. Then, we were asked to write sum-up of each paragraph. So, we wrote the sum-up just 4 paragraphs.
Paragraph1 => A research conducted with English language students in Japan, who failed compulsory English courses.
Paragraph2 => Research methods and result of the study.
Paragraph3 => Use of extensive reading to improve students’ English language skills.
Paragraph4 => Important role of extensive reading in language learning success.
After that, we did exercises “comprehension1 and comprehension2”. Comprehension1 was about “decide the sentence true or false and then write the line number where the evidence is”.
Comprehension2 was about “answer the questions without using a dictionary”.
I think
the summarize each paragraph was very difficult for me. I solved this problem by a discussion with my friend.
I found the exercises “true or false” were easy for me because it was similar to scanning.
I used the previewing, finding references, and making inferences for reading the text.
I felt good and bad on that day. Because the teacher made inspiration for me while she was telling her experiences. But somebody was talking so loud while the teacher was teaching. It made me can’t understand the lesson.