Questions to consider before plan a reading comprehension lesson:
1. What is the purpose for reading? To entertain, to study, to be informed, to follow instructions, to support a point of view, among others
The purpose
for reading is to be able to read texts in English, for study purposes or
simply for pleasure. It also provides good models for English language.
2. What is the type of text?
The type of text depends of the kind of students that we have. It is important the texts are as much like real English as possible. There must to be a balance between real English and the students' capabilities and interest.
3. What is the topic?
The topic depends of the kind of students: if they are a mixed group
, they will read magazines articles, letters, stories, menus, advertisements, reports, play extracts, recipes, instructions, poems and reference material.
4. How will the students activate prior knowledge?
Questionning, brainstorming, picture exploration, case study, example form real life, etc
5. What cognitive strategies will be highlighted?
grouping, elaboration, etc.
6. How will metacognition be encouraged?
checklist, modeling, peer correction
7. Will I have inferential questions? What do my students know about inferences?
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