Esther Geva, Gloria Ramirez Focus on Reading

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Focus on Reading aims to help teachers develop a deep understanding of the multiple skills and factors involved in second language reading development for second or foreign language learners aged 5-18. It equips teachers with practical skills for the effective teaching and assessment of second language reading to students with different learning needs. The book features key research studies on reading comprehension, considers examples from real classroom practice, and provides activities to help teachers relate the content and objectives to their own teaching context. Additional online resources at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/for Esther Geva is Full Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Gloria Ramrez is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Human, Social, and Educational Development at Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia.