Applying Reading Research to the Development of an Integrated Lesson Plan

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 1 showing the NYC skyline

This article discusses whole language and phonics approaches to teaching L1 reading. It argues to bring these two perspectives together under an integrated approach to better teach second language reading. The article offers an integrated lesson plan with adaptable activities and techniques that show how to apply the integrated approach.

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Thomas Baker

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 1 showing the NYC skyline

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 1 showing the NYC skyline

English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 1

Starting off the year of the American City, New York City is Forum’s first stop and the subject of this issue’s feature article. Accompanying the article is a lesson plan entitled “Exploring New York City.” Other topics in this issue include the progression of the field of TESOL, language awareness,