Extensive Reading (Revised Ed. of The Bringing Ext. Reading)

- Describes and explains what is meant by extensive reading and its contribution to language learning.
- Explains what is meant by a graded reader and what makes a good graded reader.
- Understand how a graded readers series is written and how it supports extensive reading
- Explains how you can use class readers, class libraries, and class reading circles

Extensive reading is an increasingly important part of English language education. Using appropriately graded readers, extensive reading gives students the opportunity to see the language they learn in class in the context of a story or factual book.
Choosing a book they want to read, and when and where they want to read encourages learner autonomy. It improves reading skills and also supports the development of writing skills. But perhaps most importantly it is, for many students, a pleasurable way
to use their language skills.