14 06 2017 LS inter why is reading important for children

Getting To Know
WHY IS READING IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN?

In 30 seconds, answer the following questions:
1. What are your hobbies?
2. What is the longest book you’ve ever read? How long did it take you to finish the
book?

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Speak Up
Watch the video and answer the given questions in 60 seconds.

1. Can you name some fairy tales that you know?
2. What should we do to make children interested in reading books?

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Wear Your Words
Listen and repeat. Then, choose a word to define.
1. Broaden (v) /ˈbrɔːdn/
2. Enhance (v) /ɪnˈhæns/
3. Creativity (n) /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/
4. Abstract (adj) /ˈæbstrækt/

5. Mastery (n) /ˈmæstəri/

6. Adhere (v) /ədˈhɪr/

Make a sentence using that word.

Example: She has mastery of several languages.
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Wear Your Words
Explanation of two useful phrasal verbs
Read back

to read a message, etc. to others in order to check that it is correct.

Read into

to think that something means more than it really does.

Make a sentence using one of the given phrasal verbs.
Examples: - She asked me to read back what I’d written.
- Don't read too much into what she says.

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Essential Structures
Structure:
To be keen on/ to be fond of + N/V-ing
Example: I wasn't too keen on going to the party.
Make a sentence using the given structure.

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Raise Your Voice
Pair Work: In 180 seconds, discuss with your partner the benefits of reading with your
children.
Suggestions:

 Teach your children the concepts of print in books,

enhance their concentration, attention and focus.
 Build word and sound awareness.
 Extend children’s vocabulary and plant the mastery of
language.
 Build children’s imagination and abstract thinking.
 Bedtime reading is fun, calming and relaxing.
 Etc.

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Assessment Form
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Feel free to ask if you have any questions!

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What We Gained
 Vocabulary related to reading with children.

 Two phrasal verbs:
 Read back
 Read into

 Structure:
To be keen on/ to be fond of + N/V-ing.
 Discussion about the benefits of reading with

children.

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Homework
Complete your mission and find more in related lessons

 Take note of what you need to improve (Vocabulary, Grammar
and Pronunciation)

Your mission

 Search for related lessons in the course browser
 Take those lessons

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