Reading a book: introduction

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Timeline G1b

Monday 25-03 (today):	Introduction book task: find a book
Thursday 04-04:	Bring an English reading book to class
Monday 08-04:	Bring your English reading book to class Last chance to change your book title
Thursday 11-04 / Monday 15-04 / Thursday 18-04	Bring your book to school and read! Your teacher is in London with year 3
	May vacation
Monday 06-05:	Bring your book to class: make sure you've nearly finished reading your book Bookposter instructions: what to bring to class
Monday 13-05:	Make sure you've finished reading your entire book and be ready to make your bookposter

Finding the Perfect Book

Reading a book

& making a book poster

Timeline V1a

Monday 25-03 (today):	Introduction book task
Tuesday 26-03:	Other work
Tuesday 02-04:	Bring an English reading book to class
Friday 05-04:	Bring your English reading book to class
Monday 08-04:	Bring your book: reading + tasks Last chance to change your book title.
Tuesday 09-04 / Friday 12-04 / Monday 15-04 / Tuesday 16-04 / Friday 19-04	Bring your book to school + read Your teacher is in London with year 3
	May vacation
Monday 06-05 / Tuesday 07-05	Bring your book to class: make sure you've nearly finished reading your book Bookposter instructions: what to bring to class
Week 20:	Book poster: finish your book before Monday 15-05

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will ...

... know what a book poster looks like

... be able to select a reading book you like.

Explain to the students what the goal of the lesson is and what they will learn by the end of it.

Task information

Make a bookposter (at school)

Why is it Important to Choose a Book You Like?

Reading books you enjoy can help

increase motivation and improve

reading comprehension.

Ask students why they think it's important to choose a book they like before explaining the reasons.

What am I reading?

Ask students why they think it's important to choose a book they like before explaining the reasons.

Name a book you've read that you liked.
(Can also be a Dutch book)

Have you ever read any English books?
If yes, which one(s)?

What genres of books are there?

Think about the types of books you typically enjoy reading.

Encourage students to think about their favorite types of books and share with a partner.

What genre of book typically involves supernatural beings or events?

1. Self-help
2. Fantasy
3. Biography
4. Memoir

What genre of book is known for being emotional and often involves a romantic relationship?

1. Fantasy
2. Comedy
3. Crime
4. Romance

What genre of book typically involves a journey to a new world or universe?

1. Historical Fiction
2. Science Fiction
3. Poetry
4. Thriller

What genre of book is based on real events and people?

1. Non-fiction
2. Fiction
3. Horror
4. Fantasy

What genre of book typically features a detective solving a crime?

1. Science Fiction
2. Romance
3. Biography
4. Mystery

Judging a Book by its Cover

Book covers can give you an idea of what a book is about and whether you'll enjoy it.

 Which book do you think you will like most and why?

Talk to students about how they can use the cover of a book to make a decision and show examples.

Which book do you think you will like most and why?

Try Before You Buy

Read the first few pages of a book to see if it's a good fit for you.

We will use the next 2 lessons to try a book, so make sure you bring one!

Explain to students the importance of reading a sample of the book to make sure it's a good fit and show examples.

Some of these books you can find in the school library.

What to do now?

Do research: google booktitles and find out what kind of book you'd like to read.

You are allowed to read any book from the suggestions slide (previous page), or from the school library.

If you wish to read a book that is not on the suggestions slide or in the school library, you must have it approved by your teacher first!!

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.