Chapter One What is reading? 1
1．Introduction 2
2．What is reading? 2
3．Conclusion 15
Further Readings 15
Helpful Websites 16
References 17
Chapter Two Reading for beginning level learners 18
1．Introduction 19
2．Syllabus design issues 21
3．Principles for teaching reading to beginning learners 25
4．Tasks and materials 31
5．Reading inside and outside of the classroom 45
6．Assessing beginning readers 47
7．Conclusion 52
Further Readings 53
Helpful Websites 53
References 53
Chapter Three Reading for intermediate level learners 55
1．Introduction 56
2．Syllabus design issues 58
3．Principles for teaching reading to intermediate learners 64
4．Tasks and materials 71
5．Reading inside and outside of the classroom 78
6．Assessing intermediate readers 82
7．Conclusion 84
Further Readings 85
Helpful Websites 86
References 87
Chapter Four Reading for advanced level learners 89
1．Introduction 90
2．Syllabus design issues 92
3．Principles for teaching reading to advanced learners 95
4．Tasks and materials 102
5．Reading inside and outside of the classroom 117
6．Assessing advanced readers 119
7．Conclusion 124
Further Readings 125
Helpful Websites 126
References 126
Chapter Five Key issues in teaching reading 130
1．Introduction 131
2．Top-five lists of priorities for teachers of reading 131
3．The role of reading strategies 138
4．The importance of bottom-up reading skills 142
5．The need for both silent and oral reading fluency 143
6．The need for more extensive reading 150
7．The need for professional development for teachers of reading 152
8．Conclusion 154
Further Readings 155
Helpful Websites 155
References 156
Appendix 1 157
Appendix 2 161
Appendix 3 165
Glossary 175
Index 178
Credits 182