| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第8-13页 |
| Abbreviations | 第13-15页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第15-21页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Research | 第15-17页 |
| 1.2 Objective of the Research | 第17页 |
| 1.3 Significance of the Research | 第17-18页 |
| 1.4 Layout of the Thesis | 第18-21页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第21-33页 |
| 2.1 Researches on English Reading Teaching in Junior Middle Schools | 第21-23页 |
| 2.2 The "Literature Circles" Model | 第23-33页 |
| 2.2.1 Concepts of "Literature Circles" Model | 第23-24页 |
| 2.2.2 Distinctions between the "LC" Model and the G-T Model | 第24-27页 |
| 2.2.3 Related Researches Abroad | 第27-30页 |
| 2.2.4 Related Researches at Home | 第30-33页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Basis | 第33-39页 |
| 3.1 Cooperative Learning Theory | 第33-34页 |
| 3.2 Reader Response Theory | 第34-36页 |
| 3.3 Krashen's Input Hypothesis | 第36-39页 |
| Chapter Four Methodology | 第39-55页 |
| 4.1 Research Questions | 第39页 |
| 4.2 Research Participants | 第39-40页 |
| 4.3 Reading Materials | 第40-41页 |
| 4.3.1 Reading Materials for EC | 第40-41页 |
| 4.3.2 Reading Materials for CC | 第41页 |
| 4.4 Research Instruments | 第41-42页 |
| 4.4.1 Test | 第41页 |
| 4.4.2 Questionnaire | 第41-42页 |
| 4.4.3 Interview | 第42页 |
| 4.5 Research Procedure | 第42-55页 |
| 4.5.1 Research Procedure of EC | 第42-54页 |
| 4.5.2 Research Procedures of CC | 第54-55页 |
| Chapter Five Data Analysis and Discussion | 第55-75页 |
| 5.1 Analysis and Discussion of the Data from Tests | 第55-60页 |
| 5.1.1 Analysis of the Scores in the Pre-test | 第55-56页 |
| 5.1.2 Analysis of the Scores in the Midterm Test | 第56-58页 |
| 5.1.3 Analysis of the Scores in the Post-test | 第58-60页 |
| 5.2 Analysis and Discussion of the Data from Questionnaires | 第60-71页 |
| 5.2.1 Data from Pre-Questionnaire | 第60-61页 |
| 5.2.2 Data from Post- questionnaire | 第61页 |
| 5.2.3 Data Analysis and Comparison between CC and EC | 第61-71页 |
| 5.3 Analysis and Discussion of the Data from the Interview | 第71-75页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第75-81页 |
| 6.1 Major Findings of the Research | 第75-77页 |
| 6.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第77-79页 |
| 6.3 Limitations of the Research | 第79页 |
| 6.4 Suggestions for the Further Researches | 第79-81页 |
| References | 第81-86页 |
| Appendices | 第86-110页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ Reading Comprehension in Pre-test Paper | 第86-89页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ Reading Comprehension in Midterm Test Paper | 第89-92页 |
| Appendix Ⅲ Reading Comprehension in Post-test Paper | 第92-95页 |
| Appendix Ⅳ Questionnaire | 第95-97页 |
| Appendix Ⅴ Interview | 第97-98页 |
| Appendix Ⅵ The Total Scores and Reading Scores in the Pre-test | 第98-100页 |
| Appendix Ⅶ The Total Scores and Reading Scores in the Midterm Test | 第100-102页 |
| Appendix Ⅷ The Total Scores and Reading Scores in the Post-test | 第102-104页 |
| Appendix Ⅸ Data of CC' s Pre- questionnaire | 第104-105页 |
| Appendix Ⅹ Data of EC' s Pre- questionnaire | 第105-106页 |
| Appendix Ⅺ Data of CC's Pos- questionnaire | 第106-107页 |
| Appendix Ⅻ Data of EC' s Post- questionnaire | 第107-108页 |
| Appendix XⅢ Test 1 in CC | 第108-110页 |