14 06 2017 LS inter why is reading important for children

Getting To Know WHY IS READING IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN?. Watch the video and answer the given questions in 60 seconds.. What should we do to make children interested in reading books.. Ma

Getting To Know

WHY IS READING IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN?

In 30 seconds, answer the following questions:

1 What are your hobbies?

2 What is the longest book you’ve ever read? How long did it take you to finish the

book?

Speak Up

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Watch the video and answer the given questions in 60 seconds

1 Can you name some fairy tales that you know?

2 What should we do to make children interested in reading books?

Source: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x445cqw

1 Broaden (v) /ˈbrɔːdn/

2 Enhance (v) / ɪnˈhæns/

3 Creativity (n) / ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/

4 Abstract (adj) / ˈæbstrækt/

5 Mastery (n) /ˈmæstəri/

6 Adhere (v) /ədˈhɪr/

Wear Your Words

Listen and repeat Then, choose a word to define

Make a sentence using that word

Example: She has mastery of several languages

Wear Your Words

Read back

Make a sentence using one of the given phrasal verbs

Explanation of two useful phrasal verbs

to read a message, etc to others in order to check that it is correct

Examples: - She asked me to read back what I’d written

- Don't read too much into what she says

Read into to think that something means more than it really does

Essential Structures

Structure:

To be keen on/ to be fond of + N/V-ing Example: I wasn't too keen on going to the party.

Make a sentence using the given structure

Raise Your Voice

Pair Work: In 180 seconds, discuss with your partner the benefits of reading with your

children

Suggestions:

 Teach your children the concepts of print in books,

enhance their concentration, attention and focus

 Build word and sound awareness

 Extend children’s vocabulary and plant the mastery of

language

 Build children’s imagination and abstract thinking

 Bedtime reading is fun, calming and relaxing

 Etc

Assessment Form

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Feel free to ask if you have any questions!

What We Gained

 Vocabulary related to reading with children

 Two phrasal verbs:

 Read back

 Read into

 Structure:

To be keen on/ to be fond of + N/V-ing

 Discussion about the benefits of reading with

children

Homework

Complete your mission and find more in related lessons

Your mission

 Take note of what you need to improve (Vocabulary, Grammar and Pronunciation)

 Search for related lessons in the course browser

 Take those lessons

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