Designing Question Chains in Senior High School English Reading Teaching: An Activity-based Approach
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Activity-based Approach, English Reading Teaching, Question ChainsAbstract
Question chains have long been utilized in English teaching to enhance student learning. However, certain issues in their design can hinder teaching effectiveness. These challenges can be addressed by constructing question chains built upon the activity-based approach. This paper combines theoretical analysis with practical application, using a specific discourse as an example. It divides questions into big questions and sub-questions to form a question chain that guides students toward achieving the intended learning objectives. Additionally, question chains are designed for each stage of the teaching process, following the activity-based approach, to help students explore thematic meaning and develop core competencies. Ultimately, this paper aims to contribute to the understanding of how activity-based question chains can improve the efficiency of English reading instruction.
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