| Abstract in Chinese | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract in English | 第6-7页 |
| List of Abbreviation | 第13-14页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第14-18页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第14-15页 |
| 1.2 Research Objectives | 第15页 |
| 1.3 Research Significance | 第15-16页 |
| 1.4 Layout of the Thesis | 第16-18页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第18-28页 |
| 2.1 Scaffolding Instruction | 第18-23页 |
| 2.1.1 Definition of Scaffolding Instruction | 第18-20页 |
| 2.1.2 Relevant researches on Scaffolding Instruction abroad | 第20-22页 |
| 2.1.3 Relevant researches on Scaffolding Instruction at home | 第22-23页 |
| 2.2 English Reading | 第23-26页 |
| 2.2.1 Relevant Researches on English Reading Abroad | 第23-24页 |
| 2.2.2 Relevant Researches on English Reading at Home | 第24-26页 |
| 2.3 Previous Researches on Scaffolding Instruction and English Reading | 第26-28页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第28-38页 |
| 3.1 Theoretical Basis of Scaffolding Instruction | 第28-30页 |
| 3.1.1 The Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding Instruction | 第28-29页 |
| 3.1.2 Constructivism and Scaffolding Instruction | 第29-30页 |
| 3.2 Procedures of Scaffolding Instruction | 第30-33页 |
| 3.2.1 Entering the situation | 第30-31页 |
| 3.2.2 Providing scaffolds | 第31页 |
| 3.2.3 Independent Exploration | 第31-32页 |
| 3.2.4 Collaborative Learning | 第32页 |
| 3.2.5 Effect Evaluation | 第32-33页 |
| 3.3 Dimensions of English reading proficiency | 第33-35页 |
| 3.4 Factors affecting English reading interest | 第35-38页 |
| Chapter Four Research Design | 第38-46页 |
| 4.1 Questions | 第38页 |
| 4.2 Subjects | 第38-39页 |
| 4.3 Instruments | 第39-41页 |
| 4.4 Procedures | 第41-42页 |
| 4.5 A Case for English Reading Teaching on the Basis of Scaffolding Instruction | 第42-45页 |
| 4.6 Summary | 第45-46页 |
| Chapter Five Data Analysis and Discussion | 第46-57页 |
| 5.1 Data Collection | 第46页 |
| 5.2 Results and Discussion | 第46-56页 |
| 5.2.1 Results of the Pre-test and Post-test | 第46-50页 |
| 5.2.2 Results of Questionnaires for Experimental Class | 第50-55页 |
| 5.2.3 Results of Interview | 第55-56页 |
| 5.3 Summary | 第56-57页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusions | 第57-64页 |
| 6.1 Major Findings | 第57-60页 |
| 6.2 Implications for English Reading Teaching | 第60-61页 |
| 6.3 Limitations of the Study | 第61-62页 |
| 6.4 Suggestions for Future Research | 第62-64页 |
| References | 第64-68页 |
| Appendix I | 第68-72页 |
| Appendix II | 第72-76页 |
| Appendix III | 第76-77页 |
| Appendix IV | 第77-78页 |
| Appendix V | 第78-79页 |
| Appendix VI | 第79-82页 |
| Papers published in the period of MA education | 第82-83页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第83页 |
