Mahdi Fathi Mahdi Fathi

Reading | solo
intermediate level

Materials

Abc Jenga tower
Abc Engagement movie
Abc bell
Abc Family and Friends 4

Main Aims

  • To provide gist, scan and detailed reading practice using a text about memorable day

Subsidiary Aims

  • To teach them a few new words that they can use later

Procedure

Greeting (1 minutes) • Building up rapport

A. Set the scene (USB, markers, materials) B. Greet the class

Engagement (2-4 minutes) • Sustaining interest and raising enthusiasm

A. Write students name on the board B. Give them instructions : - show the quiz video and explain it to students - tell them that they have 10 seconds to answer each question. - if they answer right they will get a positive B. Ask ICQ : - how much time do you have? - do you answer with ABC or do you read the whole sentence? C. Play the video and start

Study pt.1 (4-5 minutes) • Teaching the blocking words so that the students reach a better understanding of the reading

A. Teach the word "skin" using MECDIBLE : - Meaning: convey the meaning by showing your own skin - Elicitation: try to elicit the word and if the students couldn't find the word reveal it yourself little by little - CCQ: 1. use the pictures and ask 2. "which one is skin? is this a skin too?" - Drill: drill the word chorally and individually - Boarding: write the word on the right side of the board - Labeling: elicit the part of speech and the stress part by asking CCQ - Example: make the first example yourself then ask the students B. Teach the word "asteroid" using MECDIBLE : - Meaning: convey the meaning by showing a picture of it - Elicitation: try to elicit the word and if the students couldn't find it reveal the word yourself little by little - CCQ: 1. (show the picture and ask) "which one is an asteroid?" - Drill: drill the word chorally and individually - Boarding: write the word on the right side of the board - Labeling: elicit the part of speech and the stress part by asking CCQ - Example: make the first example yourself then ask the students C. Teach " disappear " using MECDIBLE : - Meaning: act the word to convey the meaning - Elicitation: try to elicit the word and if the students couldn't find the word reveal it yourself little by little - CCQ: 1. when something disappears can you see it? can you touch it? - Drill: drill the word chorally and individually - Boarding: write the word on the right side of the board - Labeling: elicit the part of speech and the stress part by asking CCQ - Example: make the first example yourself then ask the students

Study pt.2 (2-3 minutes) • Working on students skimming skills

A. Ask the GFQ: "what is the most famous dinosaur?" B. Board the question. C. Ask ICQ: "do you just read the text or do you read it and answer the question?" "do you do it alone or together?" D. Set a time limit E. Ask them to check the answer in their old groups quickly in a minute F. Give them the right answer

Study pt.3 (2-3 minutes) • Working on students scanning skills

A. Ask them to read the text one more time and do practice 4 in their book B. Ask ICQ: "do you answer the question without reading or read the story and answer?" C. Set a time limit and ask them to start.

Controlled practice (optional) (2-3 minutes) • To check students comprehension of the story

NOTE: only do this if you have enough time. A. Give them instructions: - I read a few sentences - You have to ring the bell and answer with true or false - If you ring the bell before I finish the sentence you will lose, so you have to wait until the sentence is finished B. Ask ICQ: - "Do you answer with yes/no or true/false?"

Semi controlled - practice (2-3 minutes) • To check students comprehension of the story

A. Show the Jenga tower and ask if anyone knows how to play the game B. If anybody knew let him/her explain it, then complete his explanation and explain the changes C. Ask ICQ: "If the tower falls do you win or lose?" "Can you put your block on top without answering the question?" D. Pick 2 students and start.

Freer practice (4-5 minutes) • For students to talk about the subject using their own ideas.

A. Ask the question: "If you were a dinosaur, what would you be? why?" B. Ask ICQ: "do you write it or talk about it?" C. Pair them and set a time limit

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