Theme 6 - Reading "The Truth about Ugg Boots"

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Verrijking Theme 6

Today

• Reading: aloud taking turns (vwo book page 101)
  
• You received a document in the chat, but you can also read along in this LessonUp. 
• Homework = finish this LessonUp
  + 30 min Numo English

How?

• When it's your turn, turn on your mic and start reading the         paragraph(s) that's on the LessonUp screen.
• Pay attention, as we're going to switch turns while reading.
• After each part, we're going to summarize and fill in the blanks. 

• But... before reading, take a look at the heading, subheadings and picture. You can click on the text to enlarge.
  

You can click on the text to enlarge.

What's the text about, do you think? You may answer in Dutch.

Read: Introduction + "Ugg History"

1. What groups of people wearing Ugg boots are mentioned in the 2nd paragraph?

2. What does the writer mean by 'a glorified sock'?

1. The first boots were not like boots at all.
2. Ugg boots were basic footwear, like socks.
3. You could easily wear your Uggs indoors.
4. You didn't have to wear socks in them.

Read: "What's in a name"

3. Which of the following statements is correct according to the 3rd paragraph?

1. Any footwear made of sheepskin is called an ugg boot.
2. Search engines on the web have managed to indentify the inventor of the ugg boot.
3. The inventor of the ugg boot is an unknown Australian.
4. Ugg boots didn't become popular because of their ugliness.

Read: "Fuggshionable"

4. What is the most important factor that made the ugg boot popular?

Read: "Made in the USA or..."

5. What is the main point of "Made in the USA or made in Oz"?

1. A big US footwear company claimed the term 'Ugg'
2. Australian manufacturers have also been selling their produce in the US.
3. Much of the product is being labelled 'Original UGG Australia'.
4. Uggs are associated with Australia, but they are nog made there anymore.

6. What opinion does the writer want to express by her question: 'Would you assume that meant "Made in Australia" too?'

Read: "Real Uggs"

7. What can be concluded from the paragraph "Real Uggs"?

1. Americans think that the quality of their ugg boots is superior.
2. Americans prefer to buy the original Australian Ugg boots.
3. Australians and Americans both have their own ideas on what a ugg boot is.
4. In Australia any boot made of sheepskin is called an Ugg.

Read: "Imitation"