Leesvaardigheid

• Engels
• Voortgezet speciaal onderwijs
• Leerroute 2

Reading practice

Think back

What do you remember of the lesson about the reading strategies?

Lesson aims

After this lesson you can connect answers to the questions by by looking for proof in the text.

Reading, step by step

1. Start by reading the text quickly to find out what the text is about (scan).

2. Read the questions.

3. Read the text entirely and concentrated, and underline or circle important information in the text.

Have a look at the following text

1. Read the text quickly (scan)

2. Read the questions.

3. Read text again and underline or circle important information 

Peter enjoys mountain biking because...

1. it gives him the opportunity to enjoy the views
2. he can use the time to plan his work
3. he is able to stop thinking about his problems
4. it helps him to concentrate better

What does Peter say about cycling during his childhood?

1. He is sorry he did not take more care of his bike
2. His friends always had better quality bikes than he did
3. His bike wasn't suitable for the activities he was doing
4. He was more interested in designing bikes than riding them

Peter says he returned to cycling after several years...

1. because he had become unfit.
2. so that he could enter races.
3. in order to meet new people.
4. to replace an activity he had given up

How does Peter feel about cycling now?

1. He is proud that he is still so fast
2. He is keen to do less now that he is older
3. He regrets the fact that he can no longer compete
4. He wishes more people were involved in the sport

Tips!

1. Always tick off the incorrect answers first.

2. Don't choose too fast!

3. Check the text to see if you can find proof that backs up your answer.

Heb je nu meer inzicht van wat er van je wordt verwacht tijdens de leestoets?

Nee, ik begrijp er nog steeds niets van. Ik heb meer instructie nodig, hellup...!

Ja, het gaat al beter. Nu nog oefenen!

Ja, ik kan dit gewoon! Ik ben een pro!

Ik twijfel nog een beetje...zucht..

Je gaat nu zelfstandig aan het werk

1. Je werkt in volledige stilte

2. Je mag overleggen als je iets niet weet maar doe het op fluistertoon.

3. Je mag je koptelefoon op doen

4. Steek je hand op als je vragen hebt