L2 READING INSTRUCTION

L2 READING INSTRUCTION

1. word-recognition automaticity

   • the amount of L2 orthographic processing experience
   • the distance between the orthographies of L1 &L2
   • the interaction between L1 & L2

2. vocabulary for good comprehension

   • the number of words (Nations,2006)
     • >=98% of the text's word tokens
     • 8000-9000 word families
     • > 36000 individual word types (Schmitt,2008)
   • context in guessing
   • dictionary use

3. discourse structure & graphic representations

4. language awareness

   • structure
   • meta-linguistic knowledge

5. meta-cognitive awareness & strategic reading

6. reading strategies

7. extensive reading

8. motivation

9. integrated skills instruction & content-based instruction

10. supportive environment