4H Reading (P1/Reflection/ Reading DHF

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Welcome back!

4H English

Mr Rossouw

Lesson objective:

1. I learnt 10 new words/phrases (words of the day)
2. I know where I stand in terms of reading and can reflect on what needs to happen to achieve my personal goal.

Words of the day

https://quizlet.com/nl/522496286/words-of-the-day-1a-flash-cards/ 

The next task

In a minute, we will read for 10-15 minutes. 

You can choose the difficulty of the text you are going to read/answer the questions of.

Discuss

What skills do you think you will need to be able to understand a text? 

Tools that you can use/practice: 

Focus

General knowledge 

Learning new words 

Reading strategies

Structure recognition

Question comprehension

What should you be able to do at the end of this year in terms of reading comprehension?

• Understand the structure (verbanden) and central idea (hoofdgedachte) of a text.
  
• Know the meaning and function of linking words.
• Recognise arguments for and against, positive and negative.
• Recognise and understand the opinions of experts.
• Recognise examples and their function in the text.

Discuss

What reading strategies do you know/have you learnt so far?

Reading strategies

• Predict
• Skimming
• Scanning
• Close reading
• Critical Reading 

Reading

Choose one of the texts that you would like to start with 

Try to get focused

Ready, set.......GO

Think about: 

• How easy/difficult was it for you to stay focused? 
• How well were you able to answer the questions?
• Did you have to look up many words?
• What is your level when it comes to reading/ what would you like to improve?

What is your personal goal when it comes to reading? Discuss with your neighbour. I will ask 2 people to share their answer.

 

Some examples:

• I would like to improve my focus while reading.
• I would like to improve my reading skill enough to pass my exams. 
• I would like to read more.
• I would like to improve my vocab so it is easier to understand a text.
• I would like to improve my use of the reading strategies so it is easier to find the information I need. 
• I would like to read about other topics than topics I am used to and expand my general knowledge. 
• I would like to enjoy reading more than I do now.

Do the self-evaluation

This year's PTD/PTA