You’ve now explored the core strategies for teaching reading as a process of meaning-making rather than word-by-word translation. From activating students’ knowledge and guiding them through context clues, to showing how text organisation supports comprehension, designing purposeful questions, and scaffolding note-taking and stamina — each element works together to build confident, independent readers.
This section pulls those ideas together into clear, practical takeaways you can apply directly in your own teaching.
Where to Learn More
If you’d like to keep exploring how to teach reading more effectively, here are some excellent resources:
🌐 Websites
- TeachingEnglish – British Council
A huge collection of articles, lesson plans, and practical tips for teaching reading (and other skills) in the English language classroom. - My English Pages – 13 Powerful Reading Strategies To Teach In ESL Classrooms
A step-by-step guide to implementing guided reading in your class. Learn how to scaffold student learning, activate prior knowledge, and build comprehension through teacher-supported reading sessions.
