Narrow Reading

Narrow Reading
Schmitt, N. & Carter, R., The Lexical Advantages of Narrow Reading for Second Language Learners, TESOL Journal, v9 n1 p4-9 Spr 2000
When I read this article I was pleased to find the focus point of this strategy was making reading an enjoyable experience for ESL learners. It is important as future ESL teachers to make sure that the strategies that we use in class are varied and adapted to the multiple intelligences in order to meet the varied needs of the students. Through the use of authentic texts and varied learning strategies, I think that the author demonstrates that narrow reading can be a highly effective tool to use with second language learners as they learn to relate new concepts to their background knowledge. In addition, as ESL teachers we have an advantage...We can discuss many topics through the language, which makes it a lot easier to find varied topics for the various interests of the students. All in all, the I find that the author proves that narrow reading can be an interesting tool for ESL teachers to use with their students.