BACKGROUND

Prose is a form of language which applies ordinary grammatical structure and natural flow of
speech rather than rhythmic structure (as in traditional poetry). While there are critical
debates on the construction of prose, its simplicity and loosely defined structure has led to its
adoption for the majority of spoken dialogue, factual discourse as well as topical and fictional
writing. It is commonly used, for example,
in literature, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, broadcasting, film, history, philosophy, law
and many other forms of communication.

The textbooks are written according to the structural approach, graded with each lesson
illustrating on or two teaching items- vocabulary and structure. Reading skills are of two kinds.
They are,

1. The Intensive Reading skill

2. The Extensive Reading skill.

Though only one or two textbooks are used to teach all language skills, generally the Intensive
Reading skill is cultivated through the detailed textbook while the Extensive Reading skill is
practiced through the Supplementary readers. As we are already aware of the fact that reading
comprehension involves understanding the subject matter of the lesson including the important
ideas in it,and the sequencing and relationship of these ideas to one another. It also involves
understanding the meaning of new words and grammatical structures.

B. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

What is the main aim of teaching prose?

What is the difinition of teaching prose?

CHAPTER II

DISCUSSION

A. TEACHING OF PROSE

Prose is meant for learning a language. Teaching prose means teaching reading with
comprehension. The learners are taught the skill of reading. The next step is to teach them
reading with comprehension. Reading with comprehension helps the learners to acquire new
vocabulary and content words. The power of comprehension can be promoted through reading
and listening.

Teaching prose enables the students to understand the passage, to read fluently, to enrich their
vocabulary and to enjoy reading and writing. It enables the learners to extend their knowledge of
vocabulary and structures and to become more proficient in the four language skills. It develops
the ability of speaking English correctly and fluently.

The main aim of teaching prose is to develop the language ability of the students. It is the
intensive study of a language. The language ability helps the learners to use English language
without any problem.

1. The main aims of teaching prose are

a) literary and

b) content

To achieve the literary and content, the aims of teaching of prose should be intensive and
extensive.

2. General aims of teaching prose:

To enable the students

a) To understand the passage and grasp its meaning.

b) To read with correct pronunciation, stress, intonation, pause and articulation of voice.

c) To enable students to understand the passage by silent reading.

d) To enrich their active and passive vocabulary.

e) To express the ideas of the passage orally and in writing.

f) To enjoy reading and writing.

g) To develop their imagination.

B. INTENSIVE READING:

Reading a text for accuracy is called intensive reading. It is done with the close guidance of the
teacher. It forces the learners to pay more attention to the text. It involves the profound and
detailed understanding of the text. It is primarily concerned with the developing of reading
strategies.
The reading strategies are

1. Judgement

2. Reasoning

3. Interpretation and

4. Appreciation

Intensive reading is more an exercise in accuracy. Students do not read a text only for a specific
purpose of information. A text is considered suitable for scanning of information, paying
attention to the writer’s intensions, arguments, ideas, style, etc., The students are expected to
answer all questions which involve their understanding of the text, grammar, vocabulary,
writing, etc.,

C. EXTENSIVE READING

Extensive reading or reading for fluency involves reading of longer texts for pleasure. It is not
meant for minute details. It is a fluency activity. The students can read on their own. This is
called Rapid reading or Independent silent reading. The specific objectives of extensive reading
are:

1. To understand the meaning as quickly as possible.

2. To increase passive vocabulary.

3. To develop taste for reading.

4. To develop the habit of reading for pleasure.

5. To concentrate upon subject matter.

The term extensive reading means to read silently and quickly. It helps to read without the help
of the teacher. It trains the reader to understand the subject matter as quickly and efficiently as
possible.

It plays a vital role in the learning of second/foreign language. The students are made to read as
much as possible. They are given choice and freedom to select the books of their choice. Reading
has its own reward. There are no follow up activities. The reading texts are within the linguistic
competence of the reader. Students are permitted to read at their own pace. They choose when to
read or where to read. This creates interest among the learners. So they learn to read faster
without any disturbance.

Steps involved in Extensive reading

1. The teacher gives main hints of the passage,

2. He explains the difficult portions,

3. He deals with difficult areas of a language,

II.) Silent Reading:

1. The students should read silently and quickly.

III.) Question:

1. The teacher asks questions to test the students understanding.

In extensive reading, the readers must read silently and understand the matter. This would create
interest among the readers. The students may not be interested in reading text books. Interesting
magazines, newspaper, etc., may be recommended.

D. EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR PROSE

Teaching prose focuses on increasing student's comprehension of the material and establishing a
personal connection to it. The key is to use a variety of strategies to keep students interested and
involved. "Teaching Strategies" author Leif Danielson states, "As an overall teaching strategy:
You should create the conditions that will elicit the behavior that you want from your class or an
individual student."

1. Read

Encourage students to read the material several times if needed. Repeated observation reveals
what they may have missed the first time. Introduce active reading strategies at the beginning of
the course. First, teach them to observe what is on the page -- the facts and answers to "who,
what, when, where, and how." Then encourage them to notice patterns, connections, repetition or
contradictions. Tell them to question everything and explain that a situation or item wouldn't be
in the text if there wasn't a reason for it. Lastly, teach students to discover the theme of the text --
what the author intended for the reader to understand. At the beginning of the course, make sure
students understand literature terminology. They will need to know what the fiction elements are
(point of view, character, setting, plot, structure and theme) and why writers use them. Most
textbooks explain these terms, so have students read about the concepts and then discuss them
during class by using examples from the assigned readings.

2. Write

One of the best ways for students to increase comprehension is to write about the story they've
read. Require students to keep a journal during the course and have them brainstorm, list or free-
write a paragraph immediately after completing the reading. Depending on the level of the class,
create a form with questions to answer as homework.

Other writing assignments also enhance creative and critical thinking. Ask students to write a
continuation of a short story and imagine what would happens next. Alternately, have them
rewrite the ending of a short story, choosing a point in the action and changing the direction of
the plot. You can also require that they change the gender, age, race or sexual orientation of a
character from a story and rewrite the story or a selected scene. Assign the students a character
and have them write a letter to him or her--or have the students write a letter to the author and
tell him or her what they think of the story.

3. Discuss

Lecturing helps students understand the material, but creating a discussion involves students
more effectively. Hearing another point of view challenges them to comprehend the material
deeper. During class, ask questions. According to Saskatchewan Education, "Effective teaching
involves asking appropriate questions at appropriate times and helping students ask their own
questions." Small group discussion gives shy students an opportunity to relate one-on-one.
Group four or five students together and give them a question to discuss. Let someone draw it
randomly or use a question-and-answer form. Bring the smaller discussions back to the class by
having one student report what was discussed.

4. Integrate Technology

Integrate technology into your teaching strategies. After reading and discussing a work, watch
the movie version in class. If a movie hasn't been made of that book, watch a similar one to
compare or contrast. View author broadcasts reading their own work or commenting on it.
Assign students to make a movie about the story or novel. Patty Blome at Scholastic notes that
"students develop comprehension and increase learning while researching characters,
storyboarding plots and learning the art of film-making by translating a novel into a Hollywood-
style digital movie."
CHAPTER III

CLOSING

A. CONCLUSION

Teaching prose means teaching reading with comprehension. The learners are taught the skill of
reading. The next step is to teach them reading with comprehension. Reading with
comprehension helps the learners to acquire new vocabulary and content words.

The main aim of teaching prose is to develop the language ability of the students. It is the
intensive study of a language. The language ability helps the learners to use English language
without any problem.

To achieve the literary and content, the aims of teaching of prose should be intensive and
extensive. Reading a text for accuracy is called intensive reading and Extensive reading or
reading for fluency involves reading of longer texts for pleasure.

Teaching prose focuses on increasing student's comprehension of the material and establishing a
personal connection to it.

B. SUGGESTION

We expect the criticism and suggestion from reader that the develop because
handing out which we make a long way of perfection.