Independent Reading in English--Use of Graded Readers in the Library English as a Second Language Corner--.
Independent Reading in English--Use of Graded Readers in the Library English as a Second Language Corner--.
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英语独立阅读——图书馆英语作为第二语言角中分级读者的使用——。
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K. Kitao
A study investigated the use cf a collection of English language books by Doshisha University (Japan) student, of English as a Second Language (n=300). Four levels of readers, graded by vocabulary content were used in eight classes that offered individualized reading instruction. Students were given instruction in using graded readers, strongly encouraged or required to read them, given book report sheets, and, in freshman classes, offered extra credit for each book report. Analysis of student use of the books found that 161 read at least 1 book and turned in a report, and 69 of 207, who were offered extra credit did book reports. Choice of difficulty level was similar for students doing required reading and earning extra credit. About 90% of the books read were at the elementary or low-intermediate levels. Book level correlated positively with number of pages and time spent reading the book. Students evaluated the books for interest, maturity of content, usefulness, satisfaction, their own willingness to recommend them to friends, organization, difficulty of grammar, vocabulary, overall English, and prior knowledge needed for comprehension. Students also ranked their favorite books. Implications for language instruction are discussed. Materials used in the study, including the student survey and a list of graded readers, are appended. (MSE) * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * * from the original document. * Independent Reading in English --Use of Graded Readers in the Library English as a Second Language Corner-Kenji Kitao Doshisha University Masayo Yamamoto Ashiya University S. Kathleen Kitao Doshisha Women's College Hiroshi Shimatani Kyushu Kyoritsu University "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY K. Otto TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)." U S. OEPARTIAINT Of EDUCATION Mc* ol Educational Remar.li and Improserniau EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER IERIC) A::document hat bOOn reproducad as mved from the person Of orpanization o49mafill0 it C Minor champs haw Oman made to improver fProduchon Quality Points of new of opinions stated mine &cur mint do not measures reprosenl official MAI position or policy