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Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Research
1.2 Objectives of the Research
1.3 Methods of the Research
1.4 Significance of the Research
1.5 Organization of the thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 The Scaffolding Instruction Theory
2.1.1 Theoretical Base：Zone of Proximal Development
2.1.2 The Definitions of Scaffolding Instruction
2.1.3 The Features of the Scaffolding Instruction
2.1.4 The Procedures of Scaffolding Instruction
2.1.5 Researches of Scaffolding Instruction Abroad and at Home
2.1.6 Previous Researches on Scaffolding Instruction in Reading Class
2.2 Levels of Reading Comprehension
2.3 Summary
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Objectives of the Research
3.2 Participants
3.3.1 Pre-Interview
3.3.2 Problem Identification
3.4 Solutions to the Major Problems
3.5 Action Plan for 20-Week Teaching
3.6 Instruments for Data Collection and Treatment
3.6.1 Post-Interview
3.6.2 Teaching Journal
3.6.3 Quiz on Reading
3.6.4 Pretest, Post-test and Monthly Exams
3.6.5 Students’ Self-Summary for Reading
3.7 Research Procedure
Chapter 4 Implementation of the Action Plan
4.1 Action in Stage One
4.2Action in Stage Two
4.3 Action in Stage Three
4.4 Action in Stage Four
4.5 Reflection and Adjustment
Chapter Five Evaluation and Discussion
5.1 Analysis of the Post Interview
5.2 Analysis of Teaching Journal
5.3 Results of Reading Quizzes
5.4 Results of the Tests
5.4.1 Results of Pretest and Post-test
5.4.2 Results of Reading Comprehension in Monthly Exams
5.4.3 Results of English Total Achievements in Monthly Exams
5.5 Analysis of Students’ Self-Summary
5.6 Discussion
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Implications of the Research
6.3 Limitations of the Research
6.4 Suggestions for the Further Research
参考文献
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
