Abstract

The dissertation is based on the existing theories and research results at home and abroad with the application of using text features in the English reading comprehension teaching as the object of study. Many methods are used like questionnaires, interview, observation and mini empirical study, etc. First, the thesis expounds the definition of the text features together with the aims and the significance of using text features in English reading comprehension teaching. Second, through summarizing related research, the thesis explicates the way of using text features in English reading comprehension teaching, and the advantages of using text features. Last, the thesis illustrates the great role text features plays in English reading comprehension by analyzing the results of the research.

Key words: text features; English reading comprehension; reading teaching

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1.Introduction.1

1.1 Introduction to text features1

1.2 Aims and significance of the study.3

2.Using text features before reading.5

2.1 Predicting from text features5

2.2 Familiarizing with the background knowledge6

2.3 Reading quickly to get the gist.8

3.Using text features during reading10

3.1 Getting information with the help of visual patterns10

3.2 Getting key points from text features.12

3.3 Making inferences with text features..13

3.4 Raising the awareness of using text features in reading.15

4.Using text features after reading..17

4.1 Reading bold texts to reconstruct the text structure.17

4.2 Perusing the titles to develop critical thinking19

5.Conclusion20

References24

Appendix.25