Innovation in Language Learning

Extensive Reading (ER) is based on the idea that language learners can gain fluency in their target language by reading as many appropriately-leveled books as they can in the language. The popularity of ER continues to grow around the world as more and more graded readers are published each year and ER programs at schools continue to expand. Assessing students in ER classes, however, can be tricky at times. One thing we can have our students do is give presentations about graded readers they have read over the term or school year. This presentation will provide attendees with fun and practical ideas for various types of ER presentations that they can have their students do in class. It will be useful for those already teaching ER in their classes as well as for those who are thinking about beginning ER someday. The types of presentations discussed will be particularly useful as end-of-term or final assessments, but they can also be easily adapted or used as regular activities midway through a course or school year. The presentation will end by providing attendees the opportunity to share any successful presentation ideas that they have used in their ER classes.