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Integrated Approach to Extensive Reading and Intensive Reading in Shanghai
Shanghai H2 company has been implementing the integrated approach of ‘extensive reading + intensive reading’ in Shanghai for over a decade. With two campuses in Pudong, Shanghai, we have guided reading development for more than 1,000 children. How do we synergize these two methodologies? ‘Intensive reading’ is delivered through structured classroom instruction. ‘Extensive reading’ is facilitated post-class at home using curated booklists. Throughout this process, our teachers provide personalized reading guidance to help children cultivate consistent daily reading habits. Notably, we emphasize the listening-first principle in language acquisition. During the extensive reading phase, we systematically incorporate large-scale extensive listening tasks to reinforce learning. What defines our core strengths? We are Shanghai's pioneer in guiding children to read authentic original-language books daily. Every child who joins us develops a genuine love for reading – there's not a single exception. Our presentation will comprehensively detail these evidence-based practices.