Application of Schema Theory in English Reading Class

Schema is the framework of knowledge in the brain store,which is stored in category for later use.Schema theory is an important guide to English reading comprehension.It emphasizes on the readers' existing knowledge or the background knowledge,which pays the leading role in their reading comprehension.According to schema theory,reading means that readers use the background knowledge to communicate with the author.The task of the teachers in the classroom is to teach students to activate the background knowledge and help them understand.