Extensive Reading

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 6 English | Theme 1.0 Child Labour | Sub-Strand 1.2 Reading: Extensive Reading (3 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Select appropriate reading materials in collaboration with peers
• Read a variety of materials independently for information and pleasure
• Use reference materials to find required information
• Judge the suitability of sample extensive reading materials

Summary

Extensive reading means reading widely and independently -- for both information and enjoyment -- rather than closely analysing a single short text. This topic covers how to choose good reading materials and use them to find information, using the theme of child labour as the reading focus.