Lesson 1 - Reading a book - Introduction and orientation

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Reading a book HV2 

What is the task?

Read a book

While reading:

Find emotions in the book

Moodboard of the setting

Finally: present your book in a video

Schedule for the coming weeks

• 7 weeks to read a book & complete the tasks
  
• Week 1 and 2: picking a book + reading motivation
• Week 3: Emotions & setting
• Week 4: Grammar and vocabulary
• Week 5: Example presentation
• Week 6: Working independently + practicing
• Week 7: Handing in your reading task

What book did you read for English last year?
Did you like it?

What is the last book you've read that you enjoyed? (Dutch or English)

Different Genres

Which genres do you know?

Where can you

find a book?

• Mediatheek at ATC
• Library in your neighborhood
• eBook (Kindle, Google books, etc.)
• Your own personal library
• A classmate's personal library
  

Book requirements

Level:

Middle grade, Young Adult or Advanced

Must be a book on paper or on an ereader.

No other devices allowed.

Mystery / Thriller

Action / adventure

Realistic fiction

Historical fiction

Science fiction / Fantasy

Now

Look at the books that are available in class here.

If there is a book you like you can take it to the library and lend it.

If not, you can take a look at the selection at the library downstairs (max 5 people at a time)

For next lesson (10-11)

Bring your book to class

Read at least the first 30 pages of your book before class

Important: no more changing book title after this lesson

For the next 2 lessons: bring your book to invaluur!

Quiz time!

Click on the link on the next page and take a quiz to find out which genre suits you best!

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