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EL223 Lesson Week 01

The document discusses the importance of reading as a macro skill in language learning, emphasizing its role in comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and cognitive development. It highlights the interrelationship between reading and other macro skills such as listening, speaking, writing, and viewing, which collectively enhance communication abilities. Additionally, it includes activities and assessments to engage learners in understanding the impact of reading on their communication skills.

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EL223 Lesson Week 01

The document discusses the importance of reading as a macro skill in language learning, emphasizing its role in comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and cognitive development. It highlights the interrelationship between reading and other macro skills such as listening, speaking, writing, and viewing, which collectively enhance communication abilities. Additionally, it includes activities and assessments to engage learners in understanding the impact of reading on their communication skills.

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Teaching and Assessment

of the Macroskills
Week 1: Introduction to Reading as a Macroskill
Introduction

• Reading is one of the four macro skills essential in


language learning (Khamkhien, 2010). It is a receptive
skill that allows individuals to process and
comprehend written texts, enhancing communication
and knowledge acquisition.
Definition, Nature, and Importance of Reading

• Definition: The process of decoding symbols to derive meaning.


• Nature: Involves comprehension, fluency, and critical thinking.
• Importance: Essential for learning, communication, and cognitive
development.

Reading is an interactive, problem-solving process of making meaning from text,


involving communication between the author and reader, visual perception,
systematic skill development, purposeful engagement, and serving as the
foundation for effective writing (Barrot, 2016).
• Expands vocabulary and improves
grammar.

The Role of • Enhances comprehension and critical


thinking.
Reading in
Language • Strengthens connections between
Development language skills.

• Supports academic success and lifelong


learning.
Listening: Reading and listening both require
comprehension skills.

Relationship
Between Speaking: Reading builds vocabulary,
improving spoken communication.

Reading and
Other Macro Writing: Exposure to texts enhances writing
structure and creativity.
Skills
Viewing: Visual literacy strengthens reading
comprehension.
Formative Assessment/Activity

Instructions for the Pair Activity:


1. Read the short text together.
2. Discuss how it connects to the four macro skills (listening, speaking, writing, and
viewing).
3. Share your thoughts with the class.
“The Power of Stories”
Stories have been a part of human communication for centuries.
Whether spoken, written, or visualized, they help people express ideas,
share emotions, and pass down knowledge. When we listen to stories,
we develop our ability to understand spoken language and interpret
meaning. Speaking allows us to retell and discuss stories, strengthening
our communication skills. Writing stories or responses helps us organize
thoughts and convey messages effectively. Viewing images, videos, or
illustrations related to a story enhances comprehension and engagement.
Together, these skills—listening, speaking, writing, and viewing—work to
improve how we communicate and understand the world around us.
Quiz/Seatwork

Answer the following questions:


1. Define reading as a macro skill.
2. Explain two reasons why reading is essential in language
development.
3. How does reading support speaking and writing skills?
4. Provide an example of how viewing can enhance reading
comprehension.
Generalization

• Reading is a fundamental macro skill that enhances


language proficiency. It connects with listening,
speaking, writing, and viewing, fostering overall
literacy development.
Assignment

• Write a short reflection on how reading has


influenced your communication skills. Provide
specific examples.
References
• Khamkhien, A. (2010). Teaching English Speaking and English Speaking Tests in the Thai
Context: A Reflection from Thai Perspective. English language teaching, 3(1), 184-190.
• Barrot, J. S. (2016). Current principles and concepts in the teaching of macro
skills. Retrieved from www. national-u. edu. ph/wpcontent/uploads/2016/08/JSTAR6_Barrot.
pdf.

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