alleryLearner-chosen texts such as jokes and cartoons help by:
AEncouraging extensive reading
BReplacing the textbook fully
CStopping group discussion
DEnding the need for reading
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Encouraging extensive reading
1. Learner-chosen texts are articles, books or short items that learners bring to class.
2. Stimulating the learners' search for suitable material encourages reading and extensive reading.
3. It also opens the class to authentic material.
4. Replacing the textbook, stopping discussion or ending reading are not claimed.
**Why not the others:** Replacing the textbook, stopping discussion and ending reading are not claimed benefits of learner-chosen texts.
_Source: NCERT, Position Paper of the National Focus Group on Teaching of English (2006), section "3.5.1 Textbooks", PDF p. 23 (ncert.nic.in/pdf/focus-group/english.pdf)_
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