Extensive Reading SIG of JALT:

PresentERs: Extensive Reading Club for Elementary Students: Six Months of Challenges and Achievements

Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Speaker: Sam Murchie

Description:
We will have a short talk about Extensive Reading from Sam Murchie on Sunday 25 May 19:00-20:00. The event will involve a short 20-30 minute casual talk from our PresentER, followed by around 20-30 minutes of questions and discussion.

PresentERs takes place on the last Sunday of each month online on Zoom. It is free for anyone to attend.

Abstract: This presentation reports on the background behind the launch of the "Extensive Reading Club," the strategies used in its operation, and the unexpected positive effects observed. It also offers concrete suggestions for adapting the program to junior high, high school, and especially university settings. Based on the belief that "You learn to read by reading," we launched the Extensive Reading Club six months ago. The club targets second- and third-grade elementary school students with a basic foundation in English, using reading materials at approximately the Eiken Grade 5 level (i±1). The club is built around three pillars: (1) reading alongside peers, (2) integrating reading into a weekly routine, and (3) reinforcing regular weekly lessons. Over time, students' total word counts have increased dramatically, raising their awareness of their own reading volume and significantly boosting their engagement with reading activities. On the technical side, notable improvements were seen in the recognition of three- and four-letter sight words and in reading fluency during oral reading. To make reading enjoyable, the instructor implemented thoughtful strategies such as using stickers, creating custom word count tracking sheets, and carefully selecting published materials often from overseas. Photos of the materials and classes will also be shared.

Organization: Extensive Reading Special Interest Group, Japan Association for Language Teaching (Extensive Reading SIG of JALT)

Cost: free

Venue: online

Location: Online, Online Events, Online Event

Contact Extensive Reading SIG of JALT

Website: er.jalt.org

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