Designing reading activities Designing reading activities TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………3 CHAPTER I. DESIGNING READING ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES …………………………………………………………………...6 The main aims of a reading activities…………………………………....…6Text and task authenticity..…………………………………………….……9CHAPTER II. FOCUS ON THE ‘GIST’ VS FOCUS ON EXTRACTING SPECIFIC INFORMATION……………………………………………………….12 2.1. A brief information about scanning and skimming.…………….……..…12 2.2. Extend the Reading. Choral reading of poetry. …………………………..19 CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………..27 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………..29 INTRODUCTION My dear children, be satisfied with one thing: we will definitely create all the conditions and opportunities for the realization of your production and talent.I consider each of you, dear ones, my son, my daughter, my grandchild[1]. Mirziyoyev Shavkat Miromonovich Development of a science as a whole and a linguistic science, in particular is connected not only to the decision of actuality scientific problems, but also with features internal and foreign policy of state, the maintenance of state educational standards which are to the generators of progress providing social, economic society. It forms the society capable quickly to adapt in the modern world. [2] The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, including education. This course paper explores the importance of incorporating new technologies in teaching practices and how it can humorously transform the way we educate and learn. Through a blend of informative content, the course paper highlights the benefits of using technology in education, such as increased engagement, personalized learning experiences, and improved student outcomes. By embracing new tools and platforms, educators can create dynamic and interactive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of stud Topicality of the research is conditioned by the followings: - Researching the concept of technology and education; - Revealing the ways that new technology is used in education; - Analyzing the role and usage of modern technology in educational system. The aim of this course paper is to empower educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to design reading activities that foster comprehensive literacy skills and cultivate a lifelong love of reading among learners. Through a synthesis of theory and practice, educators can enhance their instructional repertoire and create dynamic learning environments where all students can thrive as proficient readers and critical thinkers. The tasks of the paper are: Conduct a thorough review of existing literature on idioms and slang in English, including scholarly articles, books, and relevant research papers.Summarize key findings, theories, and debates in the field, identifying gaps in knowledge and areas for further investigation.Gather a diverse range of idiomatic expressions and slang terms from authentic sources such as literature, media, online forums, and spoken discourse.Organize collected data systematically, categorizing idioms and slang based on thematic, semantic, or syntactic criteria.Analyze the linguistic structure of selected idiomatic expressions and slang terms, examining their syntactic patterns, semantic components, and figurative meanings.Explore how idioms and slang are formed, including processes such as metaphor, metonymy, and semantic extension.Investigate the pragmatic functions of idioms and slang in communication, exploring how they contribute to speaker meaning, implicature, and conversational implicature.Examine the role of context, inference, and shared knowledge in interpreting idiomatic expressions and slang.Explore the social and cultural dimensions of idioms and slang, considering their usage in different speech communities, social contexts, and demographic groups.Present case studies or examples illustrating the use of idioms and slang in specific contexts, such as literature, advertising, social media, or youth culture.Theoretical value of the paper lies in its ability to advance knowledge and theory in linguistics while also offering practical implications for language teaching, communication studies, and cultural analysis. The practical value of the paper is in its application across various contexts, enhancing language skills, cultural competence, communication effectiveness, and professional development. Contents of the course paper: The present paper consists of introduction, two chapters which include a few paragraphs, conclusion and bibliography. Within the introduction part, we gave the brief description of the paper, where we described its topicality, practical and theoretical significance, and described the importance of topic. The first chapter of the paper deals with the background information on modern technology. The second chapter of the course paper is dedicated to the role and usage of new technology in edicational system. In the conclusion of the paper, we tried to obtain the results of the work. Reference list includes the names of scientific studies devoted to the problem under study. [1] Mirziyоev Sh.M. Resоlutiоn Nо. PP-5117 оf Mаy 19, 2021 "Оn meаsures tо bring the prоmоtiоn оf fоreign lаnguаge leаrning in the Republic оf Uzbekistаn tо а quаlitаtive new level”. [2] Sh. Mirziyoyev. T. Uzbekistan, 2017.