LESSON PLAN FOR ASSIGNMENT 3
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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TO PRACTICE FASTER READING
Subsidiary Aims
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WRITING AND SPEAKING ANSWERS RE THE TEXT
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To develop understanding through debating
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By use of debate
Procedure (102-145 minutes)
Explain that a lot can undertsood by fast reading.
Adolescents Method: 1. Noun 2. Process of developing from a child into an adult 3. Use “teenager” as example 4. Use phonemic - /adəˈlɛs(ə)nt/ 5. Show stress on syllables 6. Drill Sedentary Method: 1. Adjective 2. Spending much time seated; somewhat inactive 3. Example of someone who is active/fit versus someone who sits around all day. 4. Use phonemic - /ˈsɛd(ə)nt(ə)ri/ 5. Show stress on syllables 6. Drill Self-esteem Method: 1. Noun 2. Self-respect; confidence in one’s abilities 3. Show cat/lion picture (see Ppt at appendix) 4. Show stress on syllables 5. Drill Cyberbullies Method: 1. Noun 2. Action of harming or harassing via social media or email; not physical bullying 3. Explain examples of how some children have committed suicide due to this new type of bullying 4. Use phonemic - /ˈsaɪbə(r)ˌbʊliz/ 5. Show stress on syllables 6. Drill Chronic Method: 1. Adjective 2. Serious illness or pain that lasts for a long time 3. Show picture (see Ppt at appendix) 4. Use phonemic - /ˈkrɒnɪk/ 5. Drill
1. STUDENTS IN PAIRS 2. ON WB SHOW HEADLINE AND PICTURE 3. STUDENTS ASKED PREDICTIONS OF ARTICLE CONTENT. PROMPTS: a) Is the boy enjoying himself? b) Is he safe? c) Is he healthy? 4. STUDENTS ARE GIVEN TEXT AND READ FOR 90 SECONDS THEN TURN ARTICLE OVER 5. Q: WHAT KEY WORDS/PHRASES DID YOU READ? EXAMPLES: a) CONTRIBUTES TO SELF-ESTEEM b) AVOID A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE c) UNSUPERVISED PLAY d) CANADIAN STUDY e) THE AUTHOR? f) STRANGER DANGER g) OVERPROTECTED KIDS 6. STUDENTS ASKED TWO QUESTIONS: a) Q: What is “risky play” b) Q: Is a child more likely to meet a stranger at home or outside?
1. STUDENTS IN PAIRS 2. HO OF FIVE WRITTEN QUESTIONS: a) HOW MANY COUNTRIES HAVE DONE STUDIES ON THIS SUBJECT? b) WHICH COUNTRIES? c) WHAT IS THE FIRST NAME OF THE AUTHOR OF THE POSITION STATEMENT? d) WHAT CAN A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE LEAD TO? e) WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF “UNSUPERVISED PLAY” 3. STUDENTS TO READ QUESTIONS IN 30 SECONDS 4. REREAD TEXT IN TWO MINUTES AND THEN TURNOVER 5. STUDENTS ANSWER THE FIVE QUESTIONS IN ONE MINUTE 6. MONITOR 7. CHECK ANSWERS 8. STUDENTS DISCUSS (BY PROMPTS IF NECESSARY)
1. STUDENTS WORK INDIVIDUALLY 2. STUDENTS READ TEXT AGAIN IN TWO MINUTES AND TAKE NOTES THEN TURNOVER 3. HO FIVE QUESTIONS RELATED TO DETAIL IN THE TEXT (ANSWERS IN ONE OR TWO WORDS): a) Q: IS PLAYING WITH KNIVES “RISKY PLAY” OR “UNSUPERVISED PLAY”? b) Q: WHAT CAN A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE LEAD TO? c) Q: WHAT % OF PARENTS WERE WORRIED ABOUT “STRANGER DANGER” d) Q: HOW MANY MINUTES SHOULD YOU LET CHILDREN GO OFF THEIR OWN FOR THE FIRST TIME? e) Q: HOW MANY CHILDREN TOOK PART IN NEW ZEALAND STUDY? 4. MONITOR 5. CHECK ANSWERS 6. STUDENTS DISCUSS (BY PROMPTS IF NECESSARY)
1.EXPLAIN THAT COMPREHENSION CAN BE ACHIEVED BY FLUENT, FAST READING 2.INVITE DISCUSSION