Read the text carefully then do the activities.
One of the most effective approaches to helping young children develop literacy
skills is to have a home environment that supports literacy. Research clearly shows
that instructional environments have a powerful impact on children’s growth in
reading. While much of the research on instructional environments focuses on
classroom environments, researchers believe that the same effects may be found
in supportive home environments. On this subject, Rasinski and Fredericks ( two
famous researchers) write : “It seems clear to us that home environments for reading
and writing should be given at least equal consideration.”
A literate home means more than just having books and writing materials on
hand. To be effective, parents need to plan for how these materials will be used.
According to experts, the best approach is to set up a specific family reading area.
This sends children a dual message : (1) reading is an important value in this family
and (2) everyone in this family-no matter what his age-reads.
Having a literate home also doesn’t mean that parents have to be literate in English.
Reading and writing in one’s home language is every bit as strong a literacy message
as reading and writing in English. The important point is that parents value literacy,
no matter what the language they read and write.
1. Are these statements true or false ? Write ‘T’ or ‘F’ next to the sentence letter.
a) Children can’t improve their reading and writing skills at home.
b) Both school and home environments can help develop the child’s literacy
skills.
c) A large supply of reading materials at home inspires a child to read.
d) In order to improve their reading skill, children are advised to read in their
mother tongue only.
2. Read the text and put the following sentences in the order they appear in
the text.
a) Reading should be an integral part of everybody’s life in a family.
b) Reading materials at home are not enough to make a child love reading.
c) The language of the reading material does not matter at all.
d) According to researchers, both school and home can make of a child a
successful reader.
3. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text ?
a) these materials… (§2) b) This sends … (§2)
c) ....... his age-reads. (§2) d) ....... they read and write. (§3)
5. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) Is school the only place where a child can become a good reader ?
b) Is providing a child with reading materials enough to make him read ?
Justify your answer.
c) How can a literate home help improve a child’s literacy skills ?
B - Text Exploration (7 pts)
1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
a) the ability to do something (§1) b) obvious (§1) c) double (§2)
2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.
Verb Noun Adjective
to grow growth growing
to need ................................ ............................
............................ ................................... supportive
value ..................................... ......................................
3. Complete sentence ’b’ so that it means the same as sentence ‘a’.
1. a) If you read a lot, you can improve your writing skill.
b) Unless………………………………………..........……..
2. a) Governments should make more efforts to fight illiteracy.
b) More……………………………………………..........…
3. a) Family environment can increase children’s interest in reading.
b) Children’s interest in reading …………...........…....…….
4. a) She accepted to work at anything because she didn’t find a job in her
specialty.
b) If she………………………………………………….
4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
reading - effective - school - environment
One syllable Two syllables Three syllables Four syllables
5. Fill in each gap with one word from the list.
independently / reading / of / children / to / increases/ show
Studies 1 that regularly reading out loud 2 children produces
significant gains in 3 comprehension, vocabulary and the decoding 4
words. Whether your 5 are preschoolers or preteens, it 6 their desire
to read 7
Part Two : Written Expression (6 pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Either topic one : Using the following notes, write a composition of about 100
words on the importance of education in people’s lives.
- an open door to the world
- provides knowledge
- helps develop the child’s personality
- you get involved in social life
Or topic two : Write a composition of about words on the following topic.
Nothing is more important to academic achievement than being a good reader.
What roles should school and parents play to help children become effective
readers ?
One of the most effective approaches to helping young children develop literacy
skills is to have a home environment that supports literacy. Research clearly shows
that instructional environments have a powerful impact on children’s growth in
reading. While much of the research on instructional environments focuses on
classroom environments, researchers believe that the same effects may be found
in supportive home environments. On this subject, Rasinski and Fredericks ( two
famous researchers) write : “It seems clear to us that home environments for reading
and writing should be given at least equal consideration.”
A literate home means more than just having books and writing materials on
hand. To be effective, parents need to plan for how these materials will be used.
According to experts, the best approach is to set up a specific family reading area.
This sends children a dual message : (1) reading is an important value in this family
and (2) everyone in this family-no matter what his age-reads.
Having a literate home also doesn’t mean that parents have to be literate in English.
Reading and writing in one’s home language is every bit as strong a literacy message
as reading and writing in English. The important point is that parents value literacy,
no matter what the language they read and write.
1. Are these statements true or false ? Write ‘T’ or ‘F’ next to the sentence letter.
a) Children can’t improve their reading and writing skills at home.
b) Both school and home environments can help develop the child’s literacy
skills.
c) A large supply of reading materials at home inspires a child to read.
d) In order to improve their reading skill, children are advised to read in their
mother tongue only.
2. Read the text and put the following sentences in the order they appear in
the text.
a) Reading should be an integral part of everybody’s life in a family.
b) Reading materials at home are not enough to make a child love reading.
c) The language of the reading material does not matter at all.
d) According to researchers, both school and home can make of a child a
successful reader.
3. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text ?
a) these materials… (§2) b) This sends … (§2)
c) ....... his age-reads. (§2) d) ....... they read and write. (§3)
5. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) Is school the only place where a child can become a good reader ?
b) Is providing a child with reading materials enough to make him read ?
Justify your answer.
c) How can a literate home help improve a child’s literacy skills ?
B - Text Exploration (7 pts)
1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
a) the ability to do something (§1) b) obvious (§1) c) double (§2)
2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.
Verb Noun Adjective
to grow growth growing
to need ................................ ............................
............................ ................................... supportive
value ..................................... ......................................
3. Complete sentence ’b’ so that it means the same as sentence ‘a’.
1. a) If you read a lot, you can improve your writing skill.
b) Unless………………………………………..........……..
2. a) Governments should make more efforts to fight illiteracy.
b) More……………………………………………..........…
3. a) Family environment can increase children’s interest in reading.
b) Children’s interest in reading …………...........…....…….
4. a) She accepted to work at anything because she didn’t find a job in her
specialty.
b) If she………………………………………………….
4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
reading - effective - school - environment
One syllable Two syllables Three syllables Four syllables
5. Fill in each gap with one word from the list.
independently / reading / of / children / to / increases/ show
Studies 1 that regularly reading out loud 2 children produces
significant gains in 3 comprehension, vocabulary and the decoding 4
words. Whether your 5 are preschoolers or preteens, it 6 their desire
to read 7
Part Two : Written Expression (6 pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Either topic one : Using the following notes, write a composition of about 100
words on the importance of education in people’s lives.
- an open door to the world
- provides knowledge
- helps develop the child’s personality
- you get involved in social life
Or topic two : Write a composition of about words on the following topic.
Nothing is more important to academic achievement than being a good reader.
What roles should school and parents play to help children become effective
readers ?
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