According to Lawrence Zhang (In: RENANDYA & WIDODO, 2016), three key factors
influence the success of reading: (1) the features of the text, (2) the traits of the reader,
and (3) the social context. This applies to both first and second language contexts. With
this information in mind, mark T for True statements and F for False ones.
( ) Text characteristic is an important variable which affects the reading process.
Narrative and expository texts, for example, have very similar organizational
structures and linguistic features.
( ) Different readers engage with the same text in varied ways due to their unique
individual traits. Given these diverse factors, teachers should consider such
differences when creating lesson plans for reading activities.
( ) Readers interpret meaning based on their cultural models and knowledge. While
these sociocultural frameworks can enhance understanding if used effectively, they
may also hinder comprehension if they distort the process.
The correct sequence of True and False statements, from top to bottom, is