English 8 - Types of Reading (Intensive vs. Extensive)

It is a powerpoint presentation that discusses about the lesson or topic: Types of Reading (Intensive vs. Extensive). It also includes the definition and types of Reading Styles.

1. Types of Reading
(Intensive vs.
Extensive)

2. Intensive Reading
Helps students to develop their reading
skills, vocabulary and grammar
knowledge
Usually short texts and easily to be
understood
Detailed meaning or information from the
text

3. Intensive Reading
More focused on the language than in
the text
Focuses the learner on certain aspects of
language
When reading or studying, the teacher
always gives the topic

4. Extensive Reading
Deals with large area of texts
Involves when students reading long texts
or larger quantities for general
understanding, with the intention of
enjoying the texts
Discourages the over-use of dictionaries
Use to improve confidence in reading