Using Fiction through Dramatization and Drama in Teaching Extensive Reading
Dilafruz Ibragimova
Abstract. The article examines the role of fiction and dramatization techniques in teaching extensive reading within the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. The author analyzes how the integration of drama-based tools and role-playing contributes to students' linguistic and cognitive development. The study, conducted at Fergana State University, involves quantitative and qualitative analysis of data collected from senior students. The findings confirm that the use of dramatization significantly enhances motivation, engagement, and reading comprehension, transforming reading from a passive activity into an interactive educational experience.
Keywords: extensive reading, fiction, dramatization, English language teaching (ELT), critical thinking, student engagement, pedagogical methods