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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras Facultad de Humanidades y Artes Carrera de Lenguas Extranjeras

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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras Facultad de Humanidades y Artes Carrera de Lenguas Extranjeras

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Reading Seminar class 1500

Teacher’s name:
Rosa Oneyda Palacios

Name of the Project:
Portfolio

Members of the group:
Carlos Manuel Lanza Valladares 20191001412
Melany Sherlyn Cruz Mendoza 20191001407
Darielcy Margel Silva Sanchez 20191006076
Xochil Gisel Ortíz Medina 20191003229

Date:
Monday, December 5th, 2022

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Xochil’s Biography

My name is Xochil Gisel Ortíz Medina, I am 21 years old and my birthday is on February 5th. I am from Teupasenti, El Paraiso but currently I live in Guaimaca, Francisco Morazan. I am studying Foreign Languages at UNAH and my orientation in the program is English but I´m also taking French classes and I would like to learn Japanese and Korean because I love Asian cultures and I really want to travel to many countries. I love languages ​​because I feel that it is a great opportunity to learn more about other cultures and to meet new people. One of the things that I am most passionate about is music, my favorite artists are BTS, they are Korean and I love their music, their voices, their performance and the messages that they give in every lyric. I love singing; I play the guitar a little and I would like to learn to play the piano. I also enjoy drawing. Another of my hobbies is watching anime and reading manhuas and manhwas.

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Darielcy's Biography

My name is Darielcy Margel Silva, but I like to be called Dary because for many people my name is difficult to pronounce. I am 22 years old, I will be 23 on December 24th. I live in Tegucigalpa with my aunts and my brother.  Since I was a little girl I have been a fighter and a dreamer, my biggest dream is to know several countries in the world, and wanting to fulfill my dream made me decide to study Foreign Languages. As time has gone by I have realized that this is the best decision of my life, since I have won many opportunities for exchanges abroad, but I have decided to finish the foreign language program and then look for other opportunities abroad. I consider myself a person with a romantic, humorous personality. I am not the most outgoing person you will meet, but when I surround myself with people who give me confidence I manage to be very charismatic. I try to live life as happily as possible. My main goal in this life is to be able to give back a little of everything my parents have done for me, since they have always given me everything I have needed, I like to listen to music in English, and spend time with myself reflecting on everything I have done throughout my life and try to improve more and more as a person, I also like to crochet in my free time, it is an activity that I learned since I was very little and became one of my main hobbies.

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Carlos' Biography

Hello everyone! You will ask who I am. Well, we can start at the beginning! My name is Carlos Manuel Lanza, and I am 19 years old. I'm studying the Foreign Languages Program at UNAH. Moreover, I want to be an English teacher as I love teaching and, as well, I love languages. I will talk about myself. I consider myself a shy-talkative person because sometimes I can be too shy and sometimes I am too talkative. I'm not a big fan of watching movies; I'd sooner read the book than watch the movies. I love reading manga and watching anime. Furthermore, I love playing some games, mostly the old ones, as I used to play them when I was a child. I enjoy going to new places. Finally, I can't bear any sweet snacks since I get sick from them easily.

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Melany's Biography

Hello everyone! My name is Melany Cruz and I am 20 years old. I am a student in the foreign language program since 2019. My goals are to graduate and learn more than 5 languages. Also, I would like to travel to many countries and learn about their cultures for example Japan. I love cats and I have 6 cats that are very cute. Likewise, I love watching anime, reading manga, and singing. Another thing about me is that I like to bake cakes while we were in pandemic, I learned a lot of dessert recipes that I was putting into practice day by day and I consider that I have improved a lot. A few days ago, I started working in a call center in a customer service position and it has been a pleasant experience to be able to learn new things.

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This assignment provides a concise explanation of how reading influences and therefore is essential in our lives. We need to be aware of the most effective reading techniques to be used in the classroom both students and prospective foreign language instructors. Furthermore, we wish to help our students develop critical thinking skills. As a consequence, reading comprehension and reading skills will increase. Having strong proficiency in our second language reading implies that we have comprehended and applied all of the strategies that our teachers have provided us in reading lessons or that we have acquired to implement on our own.
It is always important to emphasize that reading for enjoyment increases the likelihood of effectively learning a second language in oral, writing, and reading fluency. In this portfolio, we will continue to investigate awareness through the perspective of reading—knowledge regarding reading and its relationship to literature. Consider on the authors' perspectives on the books. Therefore, more innovative techniques for acquiring a lot of language are required. These articles discuss reading in considerable detail and its significance in our lives.

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Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

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Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

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The history of reading comprehension is long. In this regard, studies of proficient readers have served as the foundation for a lot of research on the reading comprehension process. This suggests that by assisting children in learning the techniques and procedures utilized by proficient readers, we might enhance their general text comprehension. A supportive classroom environment and a model of comprehension education are, in fact, key elements of our strategy for balanced comprehension instruction. But other essential components of effective reading teaching must also exist: A lot of time actually spent reading, experience reading real texts for real purposes, experience reading the variety of text genres that we want students to be able to understand, a lot of time actually spent composing texts for others to understand, etc.

When teachers employ visual representations of text as heuristic tools to aid in comprehension and memory, it is challenging, if not impossible, to pinpoint exactly what students pay attention to and remember. It truly makes no difference, as we noted when talking about text structure teaching. Instead, we would anticipate resources and exercises that promote comprehension, knowledge of text structure, and vocabulary learning. Visual representations are used because they literally allow us to show information again; they are representations.

Another strategy for improving students' reading comprehension is to have them recap what they have read. Before they can effectively summarize texts orally and in writing, many kids need training and practice. On the other side, there is reciprocal teaching, which entails the professor delegating responsibility for carrying out each step to the student. The dialogues also make clear the crucial function of the teacher as a guide.

A collection of comprehension techniques are also taught in the Students Achieving Independent Learning (SAIL) curriculum. Through explicit instruction and teacher think-aloud, these techniques are taught to students. With an emphasis on student interpretation of the text, students put the ideas into practice in a variety of contexts. The significant program employs a variety of texts that, because they are above or above grade level, are frequently exceedingly difficult for students.  Students must coordinate their arsenal of understanding strategies in order to choose the best one for the given circumstance. Additionally, the individual interpretation of the material is given more consideration than the "correct answers." Many people think that the kind of strong focus that has recently been placed on decoding challenges will soon shift to comprehension issues. As a result, it has been challenging to persuade many people that decoding requires more than just letter-by-letter "sounding out." It may also be challenging to persuade some people that understanding comprises a variety of various processes, techniques, and meanings depending on the context. It goes beyond simply listening to words to determine whether they make sense.

In this lesson, we'll go over many methods for assisting kids in developing the abilities and approaches that will enable them to comprehend a variety of texts. Additionally, certain factors must be taken into account, such as the significance of having adequate reading experience. Students can become exceptional text comprehenders as a result. Teaching students to summarize what they read is a solid strategy that should always be used since it serves two vital purposes: improving their capacity to summarize and enhancing their text comprehension and recall. Additionally, the SAIL curriculum offers a variety of comprehension techniques through think-aloud exercises and explicit instruction from the teacher. The major goal is for pupils to develop the ability to apply comprehension techniques when they are needed.
Melany Cruz

A few techniques are quite beneficial for improving reading comprehension. From encouraging kids to think aloud to training them to summarize what they have read, it's remarkable to see how diverse each of these strategies is. Additionally, the SAIL program emphasizes student interpretation of the text by teaching a range of comprehension skills that students apply in different contexts.
Carlos Lanza

We must instruct children in this constructive activity if we want to practice reading comprehension effectively. They gain a better comprehension of the material since they are proficient readers. Reading aloud can help because they must spend a lot of time reading. An excellent RC can be developed through summarizing in order to be both well-written and oral. They can also use activities to learn more.
Darielcy Silva

In my point of view, the six individual comprehension strategies are a must-have resource for students who want to love reading. Furthermore, each of these strategies offers the student beneficial methods for improving their reading skills. Finally, we must always develop that practice for our students in the classroom.
Xochil Ortiz

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 Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

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 Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

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Especially, the Fortnite video game is popular globally and captures the interest of players of all ages. However, how is this done in reading? Since children don't select their own books at home and schools start to provide time and teach independent reading in classrooms, independent reading undoubtedly has control over students' life. In that regard, there are various components to independent reading, beginning with book choice, instructor oversight, and assessments of what children are reading. On the other hand, readers who have the time to read advance their skills in the face of opposition to reading. Therefore, picking out good novels is insufficient to capture the pupils' interest. It's beneficial that they engage, too, as when they cheer on pupils as they climb book stairs. In fact, how much time a reader spends reading makes a difference between good and bad readers. Their passion of reading will be considerably increased if you encourage them to read their own books. Furthermore, individual reading enhances vocabulary by teaching readers new words each day and expanding their knowledge of existing words.

Students who read frequently and with their favorite books are more likely to be highly literate. Independent reading, however, not only benefits students but also aids teachers in determining whether a kid is attempting to study independently. They can also offer comments on how well independent reading is working. But this kind of reading is challenging. For instructors, setting aside time is just the beginning. In order to develop the finest and most equitable readers for life, they are dedicated to finding chances for kids to read independently throughout each school day.

Reflection

It is really amazing how a straightforward game can captivate huge global audiences but independent reading sometimes lags. In that regard, this essay helped me to recognize that both at school and at home, independent reading is encouraged. It is the responsibility of teachers to foster a love of reading in each pupil. In turn, developing reading habits is a great way for people to read regularly.

Darielcy Silva

At home or at school, reading a certain genre of literature can help with life and many other aspects, which might encourage reading. However, it is important to have our own motivation and read without any pressure. Even better, they can go to the library or buy books from famous actors. Encourage pupils to develop a reading habit at all times.

Carlos Lanza

It benefits both students and teachers to develop the habit of autonomous reading for pleasure. Along with enhancing language and literacy, this aids teachers in determining whether or not their children are working independently. Teachers are dedicated to finding the ideal setting for pupils to read, despite the fact that it is a challenging sort of reading.

Xochil Ortiz

The ancient adage that "the more you read, the better you read" is true is one that I truly loved reading about. But because students may not have had access to books at home or may not have had excellent reading habits, schools began to set aside time in the classroom for independent reading. In fact, the primary variable that distinguishes between strong and poor readers is time spent reading, and this is where schools are crucial in motivating pupils to read. Even while not all of it can be taught throughout the school year due to time restrictions, learning a lot of new language and knowledge is one of the best advantages of comprehensive reading.

Melany Cruz

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This article discusses the skills and knowledge bases required for L2 reading development and proposes strategies for promoting technical learning for learners. A second language learner’s capacity to read fluently is remarkable; nevertheless, it has been discovered throughout the time that even though reading, visual forms from a previously read page are employed to understand them cognitively in the learner's first language. Additionally, being able to read English fluently is seen as a crucial skill in high school and college, especially for more advanced pupils. However, the primary argument is that a sequence of critical reading abilities can be successfully taught and that knowing these sub-skills will help a student's reading comprehension skills.

A considerable connection between spelling patterns and language sounds is required for second language readers, according to study. Additionally, they have demonstrated that L2 readers' and children's future reading performance is influenced by language-sound connecting readiness and phonological competence. Underpinning all alphabetic reading and being consistent with syllabic reading systems is computerizing the relationship between letters and sounds.

Reading for enjoyment has always been preferable to reading for information. Nonetheless, it's critical to communicate to kids that different activities and tasks call for various levels of comprehension. Finally, teaching reading comprehension helps L2 learners locate the major concepts and comment on what a piece is about. Teachers should use post-reading questions to guide understanding since teaching students how to comprehend a text's main idea is not an easy skill to impart.

Reflection

It is vital to understand what reading comprehension comprises since it provides a guideline for recognizing effective learning in students, such as the capacity to detect words rapidly, the usage of a huge vocabulary, and the sequencing of sentences for interpretation. It has been established that beginning readers need to relate the English grammar to the language's sounds. It must be made evident that there is a substantial difference between reading for pleasure and reading for study, for example, whenever it regards the growth of comprehension skills in reading.
Carlos Lanza

When we acquire a second language, one of the most important abilities is efficient reading comprehension, which comes with its own disadvantages, such as an inadequate vocabulary and poor grammar because it is written in another language. As a consequence, the barrier to being able to read fluently as a speaker of the language in which the student was reading the book was removed.
Melany Cruz

The improvement of reading in L2 is essential to the development of learning, taking into account the different critical objectives of the nature of reading abilities and identifying the components and their direct knowledge to aid in the understanding of reading in L2. Building reading habits with the intention of increasing them is another aspect. Recognizing a text's meaning includes reading it.
Xochil Ortiz

Reading comprehension for an L2 learner, in my opinion, demands a basic understanding of grammar in order for the student to distinguish the main ideas of the text they are reading. Furthermore, in order to become effective teachers in the future, we must develop reading comprehension approaches based on linguistic features like words, phrases, and text structures.
Darielcy Silva

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The Impact of Computer Use on Literacy in Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Skills

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The Impact of Computer Use on Literacy in Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Skills

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The study's primary focus resulted from years of personal observation as a computer studies classroom instructor. Students are more interested in using computers as a result of the increased use of computers in homes and schools. Their vocabulary and comprehension appear to have changed to place more emphasis on using the electronic medium than reading the printed text. This change has affected the growth of literacy abilities that could lessen the influence of printed text. In modern civilization, computer literacy is more pervasive. Parents, teachers, students, researchers, and businesspeople agree that learning how to use a computer is just as important as learning how to read and write.

The kids complained that because their word usage is shifting, they are not really learning much from using the computer. They utilize abbreviations like you instead of you, four instead of for, and many more terms in this way, especially when communicating online with people around the world. The fact that the pupils are learning a new language may have an impact on their foundational vocabulary abilities. Children who are still learning and building their foundational language literacy abilities could be harmed by computers. Reading and writing are significantly less appealing to them than utilizing computers. The use of electronic devices by students frequently doesn't require instructions. The majority of our students now have access to computers at home. However, any issue involving children that is brought up always seems to be primarily aimed at schools. The process of learning to read and write does not end with elementary or high education. This topic requires more investigation in the household setting, where personal computers are used often.

Reflection

·  Students can now learn using the electronic equipment they have available, namely computers. However, there are drawbacks to using this resource, including the decline in students' interest in reading printed materials in favor of online articles, access to games that are addicting, and the obstruction of the growth of fundamental comprehension and vocabulary abilities. Thus, it is essential to emphasize the value of linguistic literacy, which refers to the abilities required to read and write in a particular language, and that using computers does not aid pupils in the development of these abilities. Therefore, as technology develops and new methods of knowledge transmission emerge, it is important to take into account the need for a balance between computer linguistics and language literacy.
Carlos Lanza

·   In my opinion, a computer literate person uses computer technology to increase the efficacy and efficiency of their reading work. Additionally, it aids in improving our pupils' abilities. Finally, I'll always maintain that, when utilized properly, computers are a fantastic method for pupils to acquire a variety of skills.
Darielcy Silva

·   I concur that computers have greatly impacted pupils. However, as everything has benefits and drawbacks, I was able to learn more about the negative effects of not having an adult in charge of children in this work. Although using computers in isolation by kids typically results in poor levels of learning and development, this is true even if computers do help to develop some portions of the brain.
Xochil Ortiz

·  According to the findings mentioned in the article, computers and technology in general have provided schools and students with excellent support. They have served as a valuable resource for greater learning development that has been applied to advance and extend technology. This is the key factor influencing how computers have affected reading comprehension and literacy, and having a stronger vocabulary has helped.
Melany Cruz

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1. When reading, children construct their meaning: The act of reading involves taking in meaning. By relating to the text, readers can assemble meaning. Therefore, previous reading knowledge is necessary. The lecturer should take both general past knowledge and specialized prior knowledge into account while organizing classes. In fact, the whole quantity of knowledge that children have acquired is referred to as general prior knowledge and applies to both inside- and outside-of-school circumstances. Students' prior knowledge grows as they read and write, which improves their capacity to invent meaning as they read. The importance of independent reading and writing activities in enhancing pupils' prior knowledge must therefore be acknowledged by teachers. But they must also routinely include such exercises in their literacy curricula. Additionally, prior knowledge that is pertinent to both the text and the topic is crucial in helping students create meaning.

2. Effective reading instruction can develop engaged readers who are knowledgeable, strategic, motivated, and socially interactive: Children's reading achievement is greatly influenced by the literacy education environment, as well as by character traits and cognitive development. For instance, in literacy classes where self-evaluation and reciprocal assessment are commonplace, engaged reading arises. Assessments that encourage engaged reading include tracking one's progress while reading strategically and continuously, comparing one's ideas and responses to what one has read with others, and keeping track of how other people interpret what one has read.

3. Phonemic awareness, a precursor to competency in identifying words, is one of the best predictors of later success in reading: Exercises like phonics and reading engaging material should be a part of beginning reading education to improve word recognition. Since they enhance reading abilities, writing and spelling exercises are crucial parts of an effective reading program.

4. Modeling is an essential form of classroom support for literacy learning: Implicit and explicit modeling are the two categories that make up modeling. Both implicit and explicit modeling have a place in an effective literacy program. They are made to demonstrate to kids how to acquire new things independently utilizing methods that they might employ.

5. Storybook reading, done in the context of sharing experiences, ideas, and opinions, is a highly demanding five mental activity for children: Children engage in their most intellectually demanding activity when they discuss the stories that have been read to them or recounted to them, as well as their own experiences with those stories.

6.    Responding to literature helps students construct their meaning, which may not always be the same 6 for all readers: Students can develop the metacognitive skills necessary for meaning construction by responding. In addition, forcing children to reflect on and often respond to what they read and write helps them develop self-monitoring skills.

7. Children who engage in daily discussions about what they read are more likely to become seven critical readers and learners: Students can develop their metacognitive skills through interaction, which are crucial for meaning creation. Kids gain self-monitoring abilities by being encouraged to reflect on and respond to their reading and writing on a regular basis.

8. Expert readers have strategies to construct meaning before, during, and after reading: Literacy education from effective teachers frequently incorporates methods. As opposed to being distinct behaviors, they portray these tactics as methods for creating meaning before to, during, and after reading.

9. Children’s reading and writing abilities develop together: By including reading and writing activities that are integrated, teachers can aid students in developing their literacy skills.

10. The most valuable form of reading assessment reflects our current understanding about the reading process and simulates authentic reading tasks: Performance-based literacy evaluations in the classroom offer useful data for planning teaching. Performance assessments are used as supplements or replacements for norm-referenced tests in today's cutting-edge classrooms to alter reading instruction and learning.

Reflection

· I thought the author's discussion of the two key factors that a teacher should consider when creating a lesson plan—general prior knowledge and specialized prior knowledge—was intriguing. In other words, teachers should encourage independent reading and writing activities so that their students can broaden their background knowledge because all of the learning that kids receive both inside and outside of the classroom is produced when they read and write.
Melany Cruz

· There are ten different approaches to improve literacy and reading for all students. The foundation for improved cognitive function and reading comprehension has been practices. Building meaning and using a reading strategy are part of the interactions between teachers and students. Realizing that good reading instruction can make readers more literate, motivated, and socially engaged. Additionally, there is phonemic awareness, which is the ability to recognize words.
Darielcy Silva

· Reading the concepts in this document was a whole experience. Each has a unique point of view and set of tactics, but they all share the same goal, which is to impart the proper reading techniques. I understood that in order to help students broaden their past knowledge, teachers must value independent reading. The most crucial aspect of all of this is that as teachers, we can encourage student participation by encouraging them to participate in class discussions and share their thoughts on what they've been reading. So, reading is something that the teacher and the student do together.
Carlos Lanza

·  To aid students in their reading process, in my opinion, we need to be aware of the key ideas from literature and experience. Independent reading is valued by teachers as a way to enhance prior knowledge. In this regard, the 10 persuasive reading principles give us a better understanding of how to teach reading to prospective students of foreign languages.
Xochil Ortiz

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In this piece, we're starting to take a fresh look at kids and their capacity for recovery. Although it was traditionally believed that children were unable to overcome hardships like loss, poverty, abuse, and neglect, emerging study offers a different viewpoint on kids' innate capacity to "re-center." As a result, caregivers may swiftly design a program for fostering resilience that is based on kids' reading. It is necessary to define resilience first. The key component of resilience is the capacity to overcome hardship and recover from major setbacks or tragedies. Children's literature and danger signs Concepts have long been taught through the use of children's literature. Stories are beneficial because they teach us about the problems that young children face while also offering solutions for conquering them.

Many of the books you own can be used to teach children resilience, and we need books to do this. Children can learn protective behaviors like helping, sharing, copying, and problem-solving with the aid of literature. There may be some ways to enhance stories to encourage resilience. It is helpful for growth. Choose books for kids that are suitable for their age and stage of development. Look through your library to see which titles you already own. Retelling stories that highlight characters and their issues or troubles might enhance many of the textbooks you read on a regular basis. When choosing textbooks, consider whether the storyline is too complex for the kids in your care. Teachers can actively promote resilience by purposefully putting it at the forefront of the curriculum.

Reflection

·  Children's book usage is very significant. It is important to understand that children have extraordinary cognitive abilities and learn better in that way, they learn faster, and that is because they are children, and everything they see and hear they know, so they must be taught in things of value, in good things that generate positive and intellectual awareness, children must be instructed in things of value.
Xochil Ortiz

·  Reading this article was enjoyable for me. I gained knowledge of resilience, which is the capacity to deal with challenges and go forward in life. Additionally, implementing a period of reflection on experiences and abilities that foster resilience through literature is one of the ways we can help kids deal with reality after adversity because many stories have valuable lessons to impart. Additionally, they support the growth of protective behaviors like participation, sharing, copying, and problem-solving.
Carlos Lanza

·  Reading this article was enjoyable. I gained knowledge of resilience, which is the capacity to deal with challenges and go forward in life. Additionally, implementing a period of reflection on experiences and abilities that develop resilience through literature is one of the ways we can assist kids deal with reality after adversity because many stories have valuable lessons to impart. Additionally, they support the growth of protective behaviors like participation, sharing, copying, and problem-solving.
Darielcy Silva

·  Children's books that promote resilience in young readers, in my opinion, can give them a taste of the wisdom they will learn from their experiences in life. In addition to reading tales about people who have lost and failed yet discovered the courage, fortitude, strength, patience, endurance, and bravery to rise again, we can teach our pupils how to get back up after falling.
Melany Cruz

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Both conscious and subconscious cognitive processes are involved during reading. To reassemble the author's intended meaning, the reader uses a variety of techniques. The reader enters a concept-driven or "top-down" phase when they concentrate mainly on what they already know. The reader uses a data-driven or "bottom-up" mode when they largely rely on textual features and information to understand, on the other hand. In other words, the reader is continually picking up textual portions and assessing how they relate to prior knowledge. Readers of second languages have different mental schemata depending on their first language and cultural upbringing. Because language structure requirements and cultural attitudes toward reading differ, second-language readers notice the text and interpret it differently.

Thus, a set of attitudes and ideas about utilizing spoken and written language that are learned during a person's socialization into a particular cultural context is what is meant by literacy. Teachers cannot therefore presume that children who are adept readers in their mother tongue will also be able to use such abilities while reading in English. Second-language learners must acquire the ability to "think in English" in order to read well. Better methods for teaching reading in a second language include the ones listed below: Make an outline for the reading process that reflects the notion that reading involves more than just translation; it involves thinking. Discuss the text's meaning. Enjoy a leisurely English-language read before discussing it with someone who can make ideas or edits. Read more quickly without pausing at particular words to become fluent, improve your reading and thinking abilities. Determine the text's purpose by analyzing it.

Reflection

· This paper, in my opinion, focused on proficient student reading as a crucial element of any second language curriculum. But as aspiring teachers, we must give the pupil more practice with reading, sentences, and stories. Similarly, when teaching new words, utilize equivalents from their own tongue.
Darielcy Silva

· Teachers of second languages are dedicated to assisting pupils in learning to read in a foreign language in the simplest and most effective manner possible. Teachers can utilize strategies to tell, teach, and show pupils how to start thinking in English because it is a novel and difficult experience. Their reading will be more effective and fluent as a result. Additionally, they will develop an entirely new, broad vocabulary that will aid them in comprehending the content they are reading.
Xochil Ortiz

· In discussing the value of reading in a second language, this article defines it as a cognitive process where the reader employs some techniques to comprehend what the author is trying to convey, primarily by contrasting the information in the text with his prior knowledge. What the author writes regarding reading comprehension particularly attracted my interest since she makes the argument that the more we read, the more our vocabulary grows and that is the only way we can fully comprehend literature.
Melany Cruz

· Reading is important in all aspect of life, including learning a language, but it's especially important for people learning a second language. To master this talent, teaching reading is essential, but it's also critical to prepare specifically for reading in a foreign language. This is due to the fact that reading is generally the main mode of education for learning a language.
Carlos Lanza

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Young students in this article enjoy using pointer sticks to locate and read labels across the classroom. Furthermore, sorting is a crucial ability for children to grasp. Sorting objects while recognizing the first sounds in their names is combined in this task. Novels also provide support for students. This genre's visual nature creates intricate visuals that aid in comprehending the characters, places, and events. Students learn about characters while honing their written dialogue abilities in this activity.

For instance, going grocery shopping is a relevant activity for almost every student. Additionally, there is a task that encourages ELL students to practice phonetic spelling while introducing them to positional words and terminology linked to houses. Having a larger English vocabulary will aid ELL children in understanding and connecting with texts as they learn to read. The ability to form readable consonant-vowel-consonant words by rolling the dice twice is one learning exercise that can be done by pupils. It is pleasant, increases pupils' self-esteem and curiosities, and aids in their word discovery.

There is an activity on the other side that explains how to transition from no reading to some reading so that textbook reading is less frightening. Through the LEA process, teachers write down what kids say and then give the students the final text to read. Regardless of age, it is effective for beginning readers in second- or foreign language schools. Students may need to thoroughly evaluate the text and characters for significant or longer stories after reading and demonstrating basic understanding.

Understanding characters' traits is crucial to understanding stories. More than just a list of adjectives can be used to characterize a character. In this exercise, students will classify words and phrases related to a character from the novel using higher-order thinking skills. Students should be able to sum up the key points of a tale after finishing it to show that they have understood it. Certain characters appeal to students because they can relate to them or wish they were like them. They can participate in an activity that explains the personalities of various story characters and illustrates how those characters would interact if their personalities and skills were combined into a single body.

Reflection

·  Students can learn to read through a variety of novel activities, but they will differ according to the needs and skill levels of each student. Reading around the room, for instance, is a practical practice that may be used with beginner readers. It involves looking for labels on everyday items, which helps kids develop their phonological awareness and recognize the letters of their initial sounds. All of these activities appear to be very helpful and practical for motivating students' reading in a fun and engaging way.
Melany Cruz

· The right thing that can happen for readers is that reading instruction methods have evolved over time. Teachers have been studying which activities, tactics, and procedures can allow them to capture students' attention in order to engage more individuals in this realm of reading. For instance, using a pointer in class to keep everyone's attention on what the teacher is saying. In addition, extracurricular activities like reading store names on the street or labels on objects, etc.
Xochil Ortiz

· I believe that as future instructors, we must support our students in becoming more successful and acquiring new reading abilities because it helps to be more activity-based and centers the learner's mind, integrating them fully in the learning process, as a result, the learner feels more comfortable with in-depth reading.
Darielcy Silva

· It is vital to impart new reading techniques to students in lower academic levels of instruction (pre-school-primary). The reading process can begin at home, and students will want to read in class rather than just because they have to. Students can read as a teacher and student interaction using a variety of techniques and strategies.
Carlos Lanza

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Student's Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies

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The focus of metacognitive knowledge is on the presumptions that students have about how they learn and how they might influence language acquisition. In Carrell's (1989a) study, reading performance and metacognitive awareness of reading methods were found to be significantly correlated. The Spanish L1 group reading in English as a second language (ESL) at more advanced proficiency levels tended to be more global in their evaluations of effective techniques, whereas difficulty-causing reading strategies at lower skill levels tended to be more local.

In addition, individuals tended to concentrate on two regional strategies—understanding the definition of each word and looking up words in a dictionary—in order to read more efficiently. With the exception of using a dictionary, they believe that all strategies are effective. However, we see that a higher percentage of subjects believe that the global strategies—understanding the text's overall meaning, integrating the information with what is already known, and the local strategy of speculating on word meanings—are the ones that are most effective. The subjects were split into two mutually exclusive subgroups in order to examine their propensity for global or local strategies. A (effective)-global, A (effective)-local, B (effective behavior)-global, and B (effective behavior)-local. The mean of the respondents' responses to each grouping of statements. After examining the individuals' preferences for global and local reading techniques, the connection between this preference and reading ability was examined. The likelihood and correlation coefficients were generated in order to examine the connection between the propensity for global or local systems and reading proficiency. The use of local or global techniques in either of the two groups of statements and reading ability was not found to be significantly correlated.

To categorize the participants based on whether they tended to favor local or global methods, a cluster analysis was undertaken. Conglomerate analysis is cluster analysis. Several methods, primarily algorithms, are used in this research to look for similar groupings of subjects or variables, which are subsequently grouped together or clustered. The selection of an algorithm that enables the inclusion of each subject in one of the groups is important in order to do a cluster analysis. There are several different cluster analysis methodologies. Because the SPSS program only permits employing the hierarchical and iterative partition methods, those were the ones that were employed. The fundamental drawback of these methods is their propensity to yield typologies that are not significant as a result of bad first data division, which usually occurs when random starting data division is used. Subjects, on the other hand, can make use of prior knowledge and experience to comprehend the text's content, identify how it is organized, evaluate it, and determine what they grasp and don't. Additionally, they view themselves as tenacious readers who, when faced with reading challenges, use techniques to clarify the meaning rather than giving up and stopping to read.

Reflection

·  I found it interesting that second language research has just recently started to pay attention to metacognitive knowledge. You would think that readers of texts in different languages would take that into consideration. In addition, people believe they may use prior knowledge to comprehend the text's content. Additionally, they think of themselves as intelligent readers who, when faced with reading challenges, can employ techniques to make the text's meaning clear.
Xochil Ortiz

· I gained an understanding of the term "metacognitive awareness" from this essay, which describes how learners generally view themselves and the variables affecting their language learning. It would be interesting to know how students feel that language study impacts their academic success. Students in this situation think they can comprehend the substance of texts by drawing on their existing knowledge and experience. It is essential to assist children in discovering their learning preferences and styles if they are to be able to read in a specific language.
Darielcy Silva

· I totally agree that it's important to help students comprehend their text comprehension before, during, and after reading. As a result, students can organize their reading activities by using metacognitive awareness of reading to monitor and control their reading processes.
Melany Cruz

· It is essential to recognize that metacognition a range of cognitive activities connected to comprehending, managing, and regulating cognitive mechanisms is the ability to manage one's learning processes. The key to meeting the most difficult learning criteria will be a student's capacity or talent about their knowledge of their own control resources in learning this information.
Carlos Lanza

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Finally, we acknowledge that it is our duty as teachers to encourage children to read by teaching them the significance of books and reading. To accomplish this, you must communicate your love of reading, learn about children's literature, and get to know your kids.
Reading allows you to discover more about the world. When you prioritize reading, you develop your creativity and imagination increase your language and communication, also improve many other aspects of your life. Reading ability is necessary for a child's academic achievement because it provides them access to the entire educational system and enhances their students' communicative skills. For children, reading could be a imaginative, enjoyable activity that brings them new worlds.