Learning English through Roald Dahl’s stories

Abstract

[Introduction] Purpose: To raise learner’s awareness of reading for pleasure Rationale: Extensive reading activities allow leaners to develop their reading habits, motivation, positive attitude toward reading Target learner: Small group of middle school students (approximately 15); mixed gender Proficiency: Intermediate High according to ACTFL [Method] Integrated Extensive and Intensive Reading Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) [Expected outcomes] Students will read a lot and read quickly Students will read books for their pleasure Students will improve four language skills in general (listening, reading, speaking, writing) Students will reflect their critical thinking in writing and speaking