New lesson plan: Reading Lesson

Berkant Colak

Reading Lesson - Upper-intermediate level

Reading Lesson
Upper-intermediate level

Description

In this lesson first I will show the students a picture and try to elicit the word autograph. After that I will start asking several questions to create interest for the topic. Then I will teach some necessary vocabulary for them to understand the text better. Afterwards, they will have a gist reading and then match the five questions with each paragraph. Subsequently, they will read the text again and put the seven phrases in the gaps in each paragraph. Later on two students will come to the board and will write their signatures on the board. I will try to analyze it according to the guide on page 138 and I will ask the students to do it for themselves in pairs. Finally if enough time is left, we will have a freer speaking exercise.

Materials

Reading text handout

Vocabulary hand-out

Signature analysis handout

Vocabulary handout answer key

Reading text handout answer key

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Lead-in picture

Reading text handout

Vocabulary hand-out

Signature analysis handout

Vocabulary handout answer key

Reading text handout answer key

Lead-in picture

Main Aims

To provide reading practice for gist and detail using a text about an autograph-dealer

Subsidiary Aims

To expose students to time adverbials through a reading text

Procedure (36-48 minutes)

Lead-in (4-6 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

I will show the students a picture of Rihanna signing her autograph and will ask the students what she is doing in the photo. I will try to elicit the word 'autograph' from them. Then I will drill and write the word on the board with its part of speech. I will tell the students the difference between autograph and signature, i.e, autograph is a signature but the signature of a famous person. Then, in an effort to raise their interest, I will ask the students those questions: "Have you ever got the autograph of a famous person?", "Whose autograph would you like to have?" and "Would you pay someone for an autograph you really want to have?"

Pre-Teaching Vocabulary (6-8 minutes) • To prepare students for the text and make it accessible

Before letting them read the text, I will teach the students these words: indulge oneself, dealer, contact, point-blank, track down. I will give the students a handout and they will match these words with the correct definitions. After they have finished, I will project the answer key on the board. Then I will drill the words and show word stresses.

While-Reading #1 (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with a gist reading task

I will give the students a handout of a reading text and I will ask them to read the text to get the general idea of it. Then I will tell them to match the five questions to the paragraphs in the text. After they all complete the task, I will ask them to check in pairs. After that, I will choose two students and I will give them the answer key to tell the others the answers.

While-Reading #2 (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with a challenging detailed reading task

I will tell the students that there seven gaps in the text starting with numbers a,b,c... I will ask them to read the text again and put the sentences in the related gaps. After they all complete the task, I will ask them to check in pairs. After that, I will give the answers to the students.

Free Speaking Activity (6-8 minutes) • To get students to analyze their signatures according to the guide

I will ask two students to come to the board and write their signatures on the board. Then, I will try to analyze it according to "the easy guide to analyzing signatures" on page 138. Afterwards, I will ask the students to do it for themselves in pairs. Students study their partner's signatures for a few minutes and share their views. They then discuss whether the analysis is accurate or not.

Freer Speaking exercise (4-6 minutes) • To let the students speak freely on the topic

If the remaining time is enough, I will let the students discuss these questions: "What kinds of jobs are connected to your interests or hobbies?" and "Would you like to do one of these jobs?" The students will work in pairs. After they have finished speaking, we will have a WC FB.