The Use Of Instructional Materials In Teaching Reading In Primary Schools

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1             BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols for the intention of deriving meaning (reading comprehension) and /or constructing meaning. It is the mastery of basic cognitive processes to the point where they are automatic so that attention is freed for the analysis of meaning. Reading is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all language skills, it is complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experienc…