This session began with a definition of extensive reading followed by an outline of principles of extensive reading. This is followed by application of extensive reading at Salt Lake Community College which includes:
1) Offering a graded reader library divided by five levels.
2) Daily and weekly extensive reading exercises.
3) Extensive reading sessions facilitate by instructors or students.
4) Independent extensive reading by the learners.
5) Extensive reading is not limited to certain classes such as reading/writing.
6) Extensive reading is done during class or at home.
The presenters share a wide range of activities they employ for extensive reading:
This is followed by examples of assessment of extensive reading. For example, a weekly reading check is given for assessment of extensive reading. Another example is student created quizzes about the readings. These could be specific questions if engaging in a reading circle or general questions if the reading is different for different students.
This is followed by a discussion of grading options for extensive reading which include:
1) rubrics
2) peer review
3) student reflection
4) surveys
5) Checklists
6) Completion check
To make sure students are engaged while doing extensive reading, the presenter recommends the following:
1) Make interesting varied level appropriate reading materials easily available to students, or help them get access to a variety of reading materials.
2) Set reading goals with students and provide clear instructions
3) Use Whole, group, pair and individual work
4) Encourage student-led discussions
5) Provide weekly follow-up activities
6) Preview and review the material
The session ends with a discussion of benefits and challenges of extensive reading. Some of the benefits include developing language proficiency, speaking practice and independent learning. The challenges include aspects such as student motivation, different reading levels and access.
The session ends with a great example of how reading circles are employed to encourage and motivate students who are less enthusiastic to read.
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