Why read?

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

     Why read?

Why should we read?

What can you read?
List as many things as you can

00:15

So, when was the last time you read a book or a magazine article? What did you read?
(not for school)

01:06

Explain in English what engaging means in this context.

01:33

What can never be taken from you?

What could you do to improve your reading skills? Be specific.

When we read, not only are we improving memory and empathy, 

but research has shown that it makes us feel better and more positive too. 

Science has shown that reading has some amazing health benefits, including helping with depression, cutting stress, and reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s later in life.

Because......

I ... read in my own time. (Dutch/English/other)

other than what you have to read for school ;)

1. often
2. sometimes
3. rarely
4. never

I ... read in my own time in English.

1. often
2. sometimes
3. rarely
4. never

My opinion on reading in Dutch.

1. Difficult
2. Easy
3. Sometimes difficult, sometimes easy
4. Not difficult, not easy

My opinion on reading
in Dutch is that it is ....

1. Boring
2. Fun
3. Sometimes enjoyable
4. Educational

My opinion on reading in English.

1. Difficult
2. Easy
3. Sometimes difficult, sometimes easy
4. Not difficult, not easy

My opinion on reading
in English is that it is ....

1. Boring
2. Fun
3. Sometimes enjoyable
4. Educational

'May books be always with you'
Should you read more?

1. Yes, a lot more
2. No, I read a lot already
3. I should read a bit more
4. Kind of, I guess

Describe in a maximum of 3 words what you think of reading in English.

How can you improve your reading skills? Give 3 options.

1. Read as often as possible

2. Read things you're interested in

3. Practise scanning for specific information

Private Peaceful

This is the book we will be reading this period in class and at home. You will be tested about the content and background.

Audiobook available.

Listen along while reading. 

Click on the link on the next slide or copy the link https://soundcloud.com/harpercollinspublishers/private-peaceful-written-by

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