Analyzes four assumptions about reading and literature put forward by English-as-a-Second/Foreign-Language (ESL/FL) communicative approach theorists. Briefly contrasts the assumptions with the assumptions of the audiolingual approach. Shows how communicative theories can be applied in the ESL/FL literature classrooms. (RS)

Offers eight teaching suggestions from teachers, regarding an effective strategy for teaching inferential comprehension, how to chose a good book, book celebrations, annotation writing for developmental readers, an assignment to promote reading for pleasure, a discussion group program for adult new readers, memo writing as an information network,…