Adapting a Reading for Advanced Learners to Focus on Vocabulary

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This resource models how teachers can adapt an authentic reading for advanced learners without removing its purpose or context. The activity focuses attention on useful vocabulary and guides students from noticing meaning in context to active use. The downloadable guide provides preparation, procedures, and extension ideas.

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Teachers Advanced Reading Vocabulary
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Teacher's Corner: Adapting Materials for Students' Levels

Finding and choosing materials to use in classes can be a challenge. Teachers must take into account a number of things, including authenticity, the original source, the target language skill, and learners’ language levels and ages.