books books books ( portfolio)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 3

Your portfolio assignment book 1

Goals of this lesson

At the end of this lesson you :

you have an idea of what to do once you have read your book

3

you understand why you are going to read and have discovered some of the benefits of reading

1

you know how and where to read

2

getting to know your author

4

Have you started reading your book?

Yes

almost

haven't started reading yet

just barely started

have not got a book yet

READING

Why is reading books good for you?

Scientifically proven benefits of reading books

• Reading strengthens your brain
• Reading helps you to focus
• Reading builds your vocabulary
• Readings helps to reduce stress
• Reading may help you live longer

What is a challenge for you when you have to read in English?

Good book checklist:

• You like the topic of the book
  

• The book is not too difficult

If your book doesn't check both of these requirements, consider getting a different book.

                                            You can change books

book report

• general information
• explain the title
• summary
• characters
• opinion 

use the report of the english classroom!!!!

Where and how to read

What do you think
is a good reading
setting?

Reading setting

• Go offline, put your electronics away
• Set a timer
• Create a quiet comfortable setting
• make a plan 
• 3 times a week / choose fixed days

First things first.
Write the title and author of the book you've picked

Upload a picture of the writer and/or one of his/her books here, please.

Find information assignment

Find information about the authors. On an English site, so your information should be in English!!! 

Write down at least 3 interesting facts about the writer.  For example: Where does he/she live, what did he/she study, a list of the books he/she has written, or other funny facts.