READING WITH PURPOSE: COMMUNICATIVE READING TASKS FOR THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

Elizabeth KnutsonPresented by: J. Bullinger

Objectives:

Be able to define reading with purpose Be able to list some characteristics of

reading tasks that have purpose Be able to create units and lesson plans

that incorporate meaningful, authentic reading tasks.

ACTFL: Standards & Proficiency Guidelines

Interpretive communication

Proficiency Guidelines: Novice: identify contextualized words and phrases;

rereading. Intermediate: read consistently simple connected

texts about basic and social needs. Advanced: read simple prose of several paragraphs

in length Superior: read at normal speed expository prose on

unfamiliar subjects Distinguished: read all styles of writing with fluency

and accuracy

Reading with Purpose: defined Give students a reason to read Students have a goal in mind when reading General goals:

Information:Entertainment:

Reading with Purpose

Backwards Design Performance-based Assessments Importance of Interconnected skills:

Reading Writing Speaking Listening

Ways to create purpose in reading:

Allow students choice Pick topics that interest the students Give students the purpose of the reading

beforehand. i.e. “you will create a list of character,

events, or facts that you found interesting in this text. Be prepared to share these with the rest of the class”

Ways to create purpose in reading:

Create a real-world performance task for the students: i.e. Students read an ad in the newspaper

for a job and must write a letter responding to the ad.

Include pre-reading activities i.e. a class discussions about the topic or

themes of the story.

Lluvia de ideas:

What meaningful/purposeful reading tasks have you presented in your class?

Share best reading practices.

Ideas from the article:

Students create portfolios of texts from magazines and newspapers on a topic of interest.

Students read a set of ads for apartments and find the one that fits a particular set of requirements.

Students look through movie listings and reviews to decide whether to see a particular movie (explain why or why not).

Ideas from the article:

Students respond to a written invitation. Students choose a reading outside of

class and make a written or oral report on it for class.

La Pruebita:

What is meant by the term “reading with purpose”? (2 pts.)

List 4 characteristics of reading tasks that have purpose. (4 pts.)

Name and explain a performance-based assessment that has a reading task. (4 pts.)

Las respuestas:

What is meant by the term “reading with purpose”? (2 pts.) To have a goal in mind when reading To give students a rationale/reason to read.

List 4 characteristics of reading tasks that have purpose. (4 pts.) Allow student choice Pick topics that interest the students Pre-reading activities Create a real-world task

Name and explain a performance-based assessment that has a reading task. (4 pts.)