Session 2: Set a purpose for a reading exercise

The purpose is the goal that should be reached in each session class. Depending on the purpose the activity is designed and the materials are selected.

When a reading comprehension task is designed, some aspects should be taken into account:

• Students’ profile for each level
• To state a clear purpose for the reading activity
• To design some questions or activities based on the reading
• If it is necessary, adapt the text or make it more appropriate for the level by using pictures, shorten it and avoid having more than 15 new words

The reading comprehension task involve three stages, which serve as stairs in the student learning process.

Reflective Point

The design of reading activities is a process that starts with setting the purpose of the task. The purpose is the north that the professors should follow in order to design the proper scenario to students learning. With a clear purpose, is easier to select the appropriate materials that will be used in the task.