Title: Enhancing Reading Comprehension Skills through Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Objective: The objective of this investigation activity is to equip 14 future English teachers with effective reading strategies, tips to improve reading fluency, and other relevant aspects to develop reading comprehension skills using newspaper and magazine articles.

Instructions: 1. Divide the participants into groups of 4 or 5. 2. Provide each group with a selection of newspaper and magazine articles from various genres and difficulty levels. 3. Assign each group a specific article to read and analyze. 4. Instruct the participants to follow the steps below and discuss their findings within their groups:

Step 1: Pre-reading Strategies - Identify the article’s title, author, and publication date. - Skim the article to get a general idea of the topic and structure. - Predict the content based on the title, headings, and any accompanying visuals. - Activate prior knowledge related to the topic.

Step 2: Reading Strategies - Read the article carefully, focusing on understanding the main ideas and supporting details. - Highlight or underline unfamiliar vocabulary words or phrases. - Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. - Identify the author’s purpose and tone. - Take notes on key points or interesting facts.

Step 3: Post-reading Strategies - Summarize the main ideas of the article in your own words. - Discuss any questions or areas of confusion within your group. - Share your thoughts on the article’s relevance, credibility, and potential bias. - Relate the article to personal experiences or other texts.

1. After the group discussions, reconvene as a whole group and allow each group to present their findings and insights.
2. Facilitate a discussion on the following topics:

• Effective reading strategies employed by each group.
• Tips to improve reading fluency, such as regular reading practice, setting reading goals, and using audio materials for pronunciation and intonation.
• The importance of selecting appropriate reading materials based on students’ interests, language proficiency, and reading levels.
• Strategies to promote critical thinking skills while reading, such as analyzing author’s purpose, evaluating evidence, and recognizing bias.
• Techniques to integrate newspaper and magazine articles into lesson plans, including pre-reading activities, vocabulary exercises, and post-reading discussions.

1. Conclude the activity by providing additional resources, such as websites, online platforms, or professional journals, where participants can find more articles and reading materials suitable for their future classrooms.

Note: Encourage participants to reflect on their own reading experiences and share any personal tips or strategies they have found effective in improving reading comprehension skills.