Extensive and Intensive reading
Intermediate, B1, 9 grade level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide Extensive and Intensive reading practice using a text about Interesting facts in the context of Studying, Antarctic food chain, Music
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide clarification of Food chain, Carbon dioxide, Krill, Photosynthesis, Consumer in the context of Antarctic food chain
Procedure (42-45 minutes)
Teacher asks some questions about topics of the text: 1. What do you think this text is about? 2. What interesting facts do you know? 3. Do you have a preference for facts related to science, history, culture, or any other area?
Teacher gives new words according to the text and asks students to write down them: 1. Food chain 2. Carbon dioxide 3. Photosynthesis 4.Krill 5. Consumer
Students should read text one time rapidly and answer the questions: 1. What is this text about? Name 3 general topics 2. Did you know this facts before? 3. What is the most interesting fact you've come across in your reading?
Students should underline which statement is true and which is false 1. Do your homework 1-3 time per week. T/F 2. Plankton is a tiny plants that lives in lakes and rivers. T/F 3. Planktons produce food through photosynthesis. T/F 4. Krill are eaten by whales. T/F 5. Patients with backaches recovered more quickly if they listened to music every morning. T/F
Students should read the text one more time, but paying more attention to details and answer the questions: 1. Are there any technical terms or vocabulary used in the text that you're unfamiliar with? 2. How does the author explain or define these terms in the context of the text? 3. Do you agree with the author's assessment of the facts presented? Why or why not? 4. Can you identify any biases or perspectives in the author's presentation?