Real communication always integrates skills. Reading sparks speaking; listening generates writing; speaking leads to reading. Design tasks that mirror this rather than isolating skills artificially.
The follow-up task connects what learners read or heard to their own experience. It ensures the lesson ends with the learner as subject, not the text — and gives speaking or writing practice.
Intensive reading focuses on a short passage — one paragraph, one exchange — with close attention to language. It is the opposite of skimming: slow, forensic, deliberate.
Scanning is fast reading to locate specific information — a name, a date, a figure — without reading everything. The key is knowing exactly what to look for before you start.
"Reading is not decoding words. It is a dynamic process of constructing meaning, applying strategies, and engaging critically with text. Here’s how to teach it."
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