Keyword: «functional reading»

Methods and techniques for developing reading literacy in foreign language lessons

Authors:

Olga Sherbakova,

Aleksandra Bylicheva

The article examines the concepts of functional literacy, reading literacy and functional reading. The stages of working with the text are listed, when developing functional reading skills in students in foreign language lessons. In addition, a number of techniques and methods are given that can be used in foreign language lessons to form and develop reading literacy.

Keywords: foreign language, functional literacy, reading literacy, functional reading, methods and techniques for developing reading literacy

Developing Reading Literacy in Primary Foreign Language Education: A Task-Based Analysis of the Rainbow English Curriculum

Authors:

Aleksandra Bylicheva,

Olga Sherbakova

The article discusses the concepts of functional literacy, reading literacy, and functional reading, and analyzes textbooks «Rainbow English » for grades 1- 4 for tasks that contribute to the formation and development of reading literacy at the stage of primary foreign language education. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of modern English textbooks for elementary schools on the development of reading literacy and to identify prospects for improving the tasks presented in the textbook.

Keywords: foreign language education, functional literacy, reading literacy, functional reading