A Practical Report on Output Activities Conducted after In-class Extensive Reading Sessions:

Effects and Challenges of ‘Book Recommendation’ and ‘Creating Reading Materials for Junior Students’

Abstract

This paper reports on the implementation and challenges of in-class extensive reading at Siam University in Thailand. Forty-eight second- to fourth-year students participated in several extensive reading sessions, followed by two output activities. Through the questionnaires and interviews, several students noted improvements in vocabulary, grammar retention and expressive abilities. The activities were positively evaluated for learning effectiveness and creativity. Moreover, some students developed a stronger sense of purpose and a desire to share through reading. However, issues such as the burden of the activities and time constraints were highlighted.