English lessons

Question

9. What do we call a discussion of the text in which the teacher raises the awareness of what the learners already know about the text, in order to lay a foundation for understanding the new information they are going to hear?

10. “Reading is an inbuilt skill.” Is this statement true or false?

11. What decides which sub-skills of reading will be necessary in a particular reading exercise?

Answer 1

1. They're looking to activate background knowledge. By having you recall what you already know, it helps you form better connections with what you're learning now.
2. False. It takes time to build up.
3. Whether you're reading for pleasure for to improve. The first is more relaxed, the other requires complete understanding.