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Reading (British vs.American)
Elementary A1-A2 level

Description

This lesson focuses on developing students’ reading skills through a text about British and American English. Students activate their background knowledge before reading, read for gist and specific information, and discuss the similarities and differences between British and American English using vocabulary from the text.

Materials

Abc English File Elementary p.17
Abc Cards (Words & Definitions)
Abc An audio
Abc Hawaiian skirt with British and American words
Abc Worksheet with 2 headings British English & American English
Abc Glue sticks

Main Aims

  • Read a short text about British and American English to identify the main idea and specific information.

Subsidiary Aims

  • Discuss British and American English and share their opinions.

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

-Show pictures of British and American items (e.g., taxi/cab, football/soccer, chips/fries) or simply write British English and American English on the board. -Ask: •Do people speak the same English in every country? •Have you heard British English or American English before? •Can you think of any words that are different? -Students discuss in pairs, then share their ideas with the class.

Pre-Reading/Listening (8-10 minutes) • To prepare students for the text and make it accessible

-Pre-teach only words that may block comprehension (e.g., British, American, and any unfamiliar key words from the text). -Use pictures, realia, or simple definitions( stick the word to the definition) -Check meaning using CCQs. -Ask students to look at the title and any pictures in the text. -In pairs, ask them to discuss: •What do you think the text is about? •What words do you think you will read? -Ask ICQs. -Monitor -Elicit a few predictions from the class, but do not confirm whether they are correct.

While-Reading/Listening #1 (12-15 minutes) • To provide students with less challenging gist and specific information reading/listening tasks

Exercise 5a -Ask students to read the text quickly. -Tell them not to stop at unfamiliar words and complete Exercise 5a individually. -Ask ICQs -Pair check Exercise 5b -Play the audio and ask them to check their answers from Activity 5a. -Ask ICQs. -Conduct whole-class feedback and confirm the correct answers. Exercise 5c -Ask students to read the text again carefully and do Activity 5c by deciding whether the statements are True (T) or False (F) based on the text. -Ask ICQs. -Pair check -whole-class feedback.

Post-Reading/Listening (10-15 minutes) • To provide with an opportunity to respond to the text and expand on what they've learned

Hawaiian Skirt Sorting -Divide students into groups of 3–4. -Give each group a Hawaiian skirt with British and American English words attached, and a worksheet with two headings: British English and American English. -Students have to cut the word strips from the skirt and work together to sort them under the correct heading. -Ask ICQs. -After sorting, groups compare their answers with another group. -Conduct whole-class feedback by checking the answers together and asking students to pronounce the words.

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