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T1 Reflection about increasing students’ motivation for reading in EFL classes through use of authentic materials that support creative production of language
T2 Reflexiones sobre la mejora de la motivación de los estudiantes para la lectura en clases de ILE a través del uso de materiales auténticos que fomenten la producción creativa del lenguaje
A1 Madarova , Slavka
K1 Reading comprehension
K1 Graded readers
K1 Authentic materials
K1 Matthew effect
K1 Motivation
K1 Comprensión lectora
K1 Lecturas simplificadas
K1 Materiales de lectura reales
K1 Efecto de Mateo
K1 Motivación
K1 Filología
K1 Philology
AB Students of English as a foreign language on the secondary level seldom engage in voluntary reading of English language materials, even though they possess the necessary skills to approach the text. One of the factors that influence this decision is the lack of exposure to the authentic reading input in the EFL classroom environment. This paper through examination of primary research and secondary sources provides an overview of main and supplementary teaching materials (textbooks, graded readers) used for improvement of reading comprehension in EFL classes. Subsequently, it discusses the importance of motivation and influence of Matthew effect – both crucial elements for development of independent reading. As a result, this paper offers a selection of books, originally written for the native audience, which can be implemented in EFL classes to increase motivation and foment extensive reading. Finally, it discusses the ways of checking the reading comprehension among EFL students and proposes creative writing as a replacement of mechanical textbook activities.
PB Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Alcalá
SN 1989-0796
YR 2017
FD 2017
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10017/35104
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10017/35104
LA eng
DS MINDS@UW
RD 19-abr-2024