Ⅰ.
Understanding the Thematic Exploration Reading Class

1.
What is 'Thematic Exploration Reading'?
2.
How should we conduct a thematic reading class?

Ⅱ.
Taking a science topic exploration reading class

Topic 1: Mastering Generative AI "ChatGPT" - Read and Discuss with Questions
Topic 2: Between Science and Ethics - Reading with a Jigsaw Model
Topic 3: I'm an Environmental Activist - Read, Research, and Practice

Ⅲ.
Taking a social studies reading class

Topic 4: Living as a Global Citizen - Reading Digital Resources
Topic 5: Inequality in Our Society - Online Collaborative Exploration Using Digital Tools

Ⅳ.
Taking an art-themed reading class

Topic 6: Finding Myself - Reading Literary Works
Topic 7: Catch up with the Critics' Readings - Reading Together and Writing Criticism

Let's take a reading class together!

Young readers of this era must become more active readers than in previous eras.
An active reader is one who actively reads and thinks.
This is a reader who collects a variety of texts on topics of interest, selects reliable information, reads texts containing diverse perspectives and opinions, synthesizes them, and establishes his or her own views.
Young people can develop into active readers through "thematic reading," which involves reading multiple texts in an integrated manner and exploring a topic in depth.

Have you ever tried a student-led class that integrates and reads diverse texts to explore a topic of interest? From topic selection, to preparing texts and materials tailored to each topic, to teaching reading strategies, and finally, to assessment... it seems overwhelming. That's why this book, designed to minimize the complex preparation process as much as possible, offers a variety of immediately applicable lesson materials and details the process of conducting a thematic reading class conducted in an actual school setting.
Additionally, we have prepared essential teaching know-how, student outcome examples, and activity sheets for teachers who are teaching topic-based reading or learner-led reading for the first time.
Through the various thematic reading classes introduced in this book, students will be able to experience active and proactive reading.