The Effects of Reading-logs upon the Students' Story Reading Ability - Minoo Alemi - Bog

The interaction between the text and the reader is enhanced by using a technique called reading-logs that are some diary-like forms must be filled out by learners while reading the story. Using reading-logs can be a very efficient way of dealing with students' interactions with the text and is in fact the practical application of the reader-response theory. Reading -logs technique has a myriad of advantages as follows: 1- It creats an axiety -free environment for the learners where they can openly discuss their ideas about different topics. 2- Shy students join others pretty well,so this technique encourages all learners to take part in class discussions. 3- It refreshes students' minds and gives them the chance to remember things they thought they had forgotten. 4- The situation in class gives the learners a chance to make their friendly ties stronger and makes a more cordial atmosphere.