Our Lower School Reading classes are dedicated to providing students with opportunities to learn introductory literature skills, including the use of metaphors, metaphors, and analogies. This course develops students' strong reading comprehension skills, encourages them to develop correct reading habits, and to think critically about more complex texts.
READING IN AEI
Reading lessons are arranged according to the student textbook manual. Class time is devoted to analysis and discussion of selected class novels. Teachers will encourage students to complete debates and share ideas in class. Part of the class time is also spent on writing, which involves asking students to answer some basic questions related to reading and answer them in correct sentences. As part of the course, teachers will mark students' essays. Finally, there will be some time in class for group reading.
As part of this course, students will develop the following skills:
- vocabulary: Learn over 100 new academic vocabulary words covered in the textbook.
- Understand literary techniques: Students will learn important literary devices such as homophones, onomatopoeia, similes, metaphors, and analogies.
- analyze: Encourage students to ask "Why" and "How" and explore the storyline.
- Reading Comprehension: Students will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of classic literary fiction.
- Writing Development: A large number of class hours are devoted to analyzing various parts of the novel, cultivating students' ability to effectively analyze novels.
AEI Reading classes introduce students to the magical world of English literature. Through reading literature, our students develop important life skills, such as empathy, cultural awareness, and problem-solving.
Basic course planning
Each work of literature is unique, so lesson planning will vary based on the text chosen. Generally speaking, each class is two hours long and a series of classes is eight hours long.
| Time (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|
| 25 | homework discussion |
| 30 | Group reading and discussion |
| 5 | rest |
| 30 | Complete supplementary reading materials and discuss them under guidance |
| 25 | Topic-related literary analysis exercises |
Why read?
• Classic literature can provide students with insights into lives and worldviews they have never seen before.
• Reading is scientifically proven to improve concentration, strengthen vocabulary and develop emotional intelligence.
• Reading literature itself is also a fun way to practice and develop your English skills.
