声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background Information
1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study
1.3 The Significance of Lead-in in English Reading Teaching
1.4 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Concepts of Lead-in
2.1.1 Definition of Lead-in
2.1.2 Principles of Lead-in
2.1.3 Means of Lead-in
2.2 Concepts of Reading
2.2.1 Reading Ability
2.2.2 Models of Reading
2.3 Theoretical Foundation of This Study
2.3.1 Constructivism Learning Theory
2.3.2 Krashen’s Input Hypothesis and Affective Filter Hypothesis
2.3.3 Ausubel’s Meaningful Learning Theory and Advance Organizer
2.4 Relevant Researches on Lead-in
2.4.1 Domestic Researches on Lead-in
2.4.2 Foreign Researches on Lead-in
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Participants
3.3 Research Methods
3.3.1 Classroom Observation
3.3.2 Questionnaire
3.3.3 Interview
3.4 Research Procedures
3.5 Data Analysis
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 The Status Quo of the Application of Lead-in in English Reading Teaching
4.2 The Effects of the Use of Lead-in on Students’ English Reading Ability
4.3 The Existing Problems on the Application of Lead-in in English Reading Class
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Suggestions
5.3.1 Suggestions for the Application of Lead-in in English Reading Class
5.3.2 Suggestions for Further Studies
Bibliography
Appendix
Acknowledgements
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