Reading 2.2: Visual Media and Language

• English 9 Elite
• Secondary Education
• Age 13

Reading Lesson  2.2: Visual Media and Language 

Lesson Objectives 

• Brainstorming Activity
• Vocabulary Check 
• Thinking and discussing Activity

Looking at the images above, what do they make you think of?

Vocabulary

Vocab Activity: 

Write each word in the correct column, after you read the article in activity 5

Nouns 

Verbs 

Adjectives

Adverbs 

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Thinking and Discussing

Think about and discuss the questions.  Make a note of interesting ideas and words or phrases that will help you remember your answers.

Do adult language learners benefit from watching television or videos? Give examples.

Do young and mature adults benefit from using the Internet? Do they learn? Give reasons and/or examples.

Do young children benefit from watching television? Why? why not?

Does watching television help babies learn their mother tongue (native language)? Give reasons.

Do the media offer language learners "real life" exposure to language? Give reasons.

Do the media help language learners develop their understanding of spoken language? Why? Why not?

Would you encourage a child under two years of age to watch television/videos for hours on end? why? Why not?

Reading 

Read the article Visual Media and Language and compare your answers in 3 to the ideas in the article. Do  not try to complete the missing words at this stage . Focus on the meaning of the whole reading text.

Understanding Vocabulary from Context 

Read the article. Think about the meaning of the missing word or phrase. Then check the following list of words and definitions and select an appropriate item. Write the letter of the item in the blank space.

Vocabulary

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Think about and discuss the issues raised in the article. Post your comments here.