Reading strategies A2

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

What are we going to do today?

- lesson goal
- introduction

- explanation

- assignment

- quiz!

Lesson goal

At the end of this lesson you have used one reading strategy or multiple reading strategies in the assigment.

What do you read (in English) in everyday life? (news/books/comics)

What are reading strategies?
Do you use reading strategies?

BEFORE READING

Look at the pictures
Look at the title
? Think what the text is about

If you do not do this, you might not understand the text

READ THE QUESTION

Read the question and answers first. Make sure you understand the answer.

-2 wrong answers
-one is 100% correct

- one is 75% correct 

SKIMMING AND SCANNING

SKIMMING:
- Read text quickly.
- Use the ELZA method (Eerste Laatste Zin Alinea)

SCANNING:
- For specific information

LINKING WORDS

- although, but, because

- hints that information is following (!!!)

'The man said the cure wouldn't work but science proofed him wrong and the cure worked.'

Highlight the thing you think is important related to the answer on the question!

START READING

- Paragraph after paragraph

- Chronological order questions

Assignment

- Read text 5 individually

- answer the questions in duo's (discuss silently)
You have 15-20 minutes to do this. Ask for help if you have a question.

- Done? Make the rest of the exam with the student you're working with.

10. Uit welk citaat blijkt dat er discussie is over het rapen van krokodilleneieren?

1. uit ‘the risky job’ (alinea 1)
2. uit ‘this derring-do’ (alinea 1)
3. uit ‘a hot topic’ (alinea 1)
4. uit ‘a quota’ (alinea 2)

11. Which of the following is not mentioned as a reason to support egg
harvesting in paragraph 2?

1. Fewer people are being attacked by crocodiles.
2. It gives a significant financial boost to the area.
3. The native population gets a chance to profit.
4. The number of crocodiles has grown recently.

12. How is paragraph 3 linked to paragraph 2?

1. It confirms what is said in paragraph 2.
2. It illustrates what is said in paragraph 2.
3. It questions what is said in paragraph 2.
4. It repeats what is said in paragraph 2.

13. How can the attitude of Robbie Morris (paragraph 4) towards egg
collection be summarised?

1. He fears it will have unforeseen negative effects.
2. He is convinced the crocodile population will benefit from it.
3. He is in favour as long as it is done by qualified specialists.
4. He supports it only if certain conditions are met.

14. Which of the following is true of Andrew Picone’s contribution to the
discussion in paragraph 5?

1. He claims that egg harvesting will harm local employment options.
2. He introduces an additional argument in favour of egg harvesting.
3. He warns for the impact of egg harvesting on the environment.
4. This is not an option

15. What can be concluded from paragraph 6?

1. Australian crocodiles are in danger of extinction.
2. Crocodile leather has become more expensive.
3. People like buying typically Australian products.
4. The Australian crocodile industry is expanding.

The end of this class!

Learning goal: Can you now use strategies for reading?
Which one(s)?