Alquin lesson 4

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Program

• Alquin = Reading and Comprehension
•  Text: "No Time for Short Shrift"
• Discussion
• Assignments E, C, F, H and G

Look at the article, title, pictures for orientation

"No time for short shrift" = no time to deal with or get rid of smt quickly

No time for short shrift

• Reading the text
• Background information
• Comprehension and opinions

read the text together

students have to summarize what has been read: article questions whether gender has an effect on the performance of doctors. 

Do you want to become a doctor?

Yes

No

I have been told there are many aspiring doctors walking these halls

Is your doctor male or female?

Male

Female

Are the claims made in the article true? Do you feel that your male doctor does not listen enough to you?

Is it easier to talk with a female doctor?

Do you think that the gender of a surgeon affects their skills?

Yes

No

So a male neurosurgeon is not better than a female surgeon?

Vocabulary

• Word unfamiliar?
• Context!
• Meaning can be deduced 
• Page 3-6 (workbook)

Assignment E

Vocabulary.

Make b. and c.

page. 15 (workbook)

10 minutes

check answers in class

Assignment C

Look at the 4 discussion questions and think about a reply.

1. Do boys and girls have equal educational opportunities?

2. Do boys and girls have equal opportunities for professional careers?

3. Are there particular jobs for men or women only?

4. Do you think men and women have equal pay in your country?

3 minutes to think

5-10 minutes to discuss

Assignment F

Vocabulary. Again.

Make b. and c.

page. 15 (workbook)

7-10 minutes

another vocabulary assignment

Assignment H

Idioms - Another check-up

page. 16 (workbook)

4 minutes and then discuss

Also discuss other terms:

cardiologist

neurologist

pediatrist

orthopedic surgeon

general surgeon

plastic surgeon

Assignment G

In depth - Mixed questions

page. 16 (workbook)