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Effectiveness of Extensive Reading On English Language Skills in Form 5
Effectiveness of Extensive Reading On English Language Skills in Form 5
Development of reading
To apply extensive reading activities to improve English skills during the
classes in Form 5.
Case study
Riga Secondary School No. 95 - Form 5 - 26 students
Febuary to March 2021
To explore how language and reading skills have improved :
Observation scale, where performances of the students were graded and
analyzed
Feedback gained from the students after each activity
2 students’ development examined specifically
Questionnaire
Report on book evaluation
Conversation with the teacher/classmate
Questions for the conversation:
5.What did you think about when you read the book?
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Reading Speed Reading Fruency Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Acquisition Grammar Development Spelling
Student 1 Student 2
To conduct the questionnaire to gather
information about students’ reading To conduct the interview with the teacher
experience. about the extensive reading activities.
1.The lack of vocabulary. 1.The Ss read seldom in the class.
2. Plot, characters and actions make a good 2.There is no additional time for implementing
book interesting. the ER during the lesson.
3. ER activities helped Ss to learn how to 3.ER facilitates vocabulary growth, improves
read and notice various details of the text. grammar, helps in writing/spelling, and
developes reading skills and comprehension.
4.The language skills, vocabulary and
grammar improved. 4.ER activities might be presentations,
summaries, questions, role plays, and drama.
5.The main problem of applying extensive
reading is the lack of motivation.
Conclusion
Students self-reflection/feedback.
Suggestions for continuous future research