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Lesson plan of Reading and Text Comprehension

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Reading and Text Comprehension

Objectives (5 - 7 minutes)

  1. Develop English reading skills and text comprehension: The main objective is for students to be able to read English texts fluently and understand the content effectively. This includes skills such as identifying keywords, inferring meanings from context, and understanding the overall structure of the text.

  2. Promote English vocabulary practice: To achieve the above objective, it is essential that students have a good English vocabulary. Therefore, an important part of this lesson is the practice of new words and expressions.

  3. Stimulate discussion and reflection on the content read: In addition to simply reading and understanding the text, it is important that students are able to reflect on what they have read and discuss their ideas and impressions. This will help develop their critical thinking skills and improve their oral fluency.

Secondary objectives:

  • Build students' confidence in reading English texts: Many students feel insecure when reading in English, especially when they encounter more complex texts. One of the secondary objectives is to help students overcome this insecurity, allowing them to feel more confident and comfortable when reading in English.

  • Encourage autonomous reading outside the classroom: The lesson also aims to promote autonomous reading. Students will be encouraged to practice reading English texts outside the classroom, which will contribute to the development of their reading and comprehension skills.

  • Familiarize students with different types of English texts: During the lesson, students will be exposed to a variety of English texts, including articles, essays and stories. This will allow them to become familiar with different writing styles and types of text, which is essential for effective reading and comprehension of English texts.

Introduction (10 - 15 minutes)

  1. Content review: The teacher should begin the lesson by doing a quick review of English vocabulary and grammar that will be essential for understanding the text. This review may include topics such as verb tenses, pronouns, adjectives and adverbs. Additionally, the teacher may include a quick review activity, such as a crossword puzzle or a vocabulary quiz.

  2. Problem situations: To arouse the students' interest, the teacher can present two problem situations related to the reading of texts in English. The first may be the difficulty of understanding the plot of a film without reading the English subtitles. The second may be the frustration of not being able to understand the instructions of an online game in English. These situations will serve to show students the importance of reading and understanding English texts.

  3. Contextualization: The teacher should then explain the importance of the ability to read and understand English texts in the real world. It can be mentioned that the ability to read in English is a valued skill in many work environments, especially in international companies. In addition, it can be mentioned that reading in English can open doors to access a wide range of knowledge and cultures.

  4. Introduction to the topic: The teacher should then introduce the topic of the lesson - reading and comprehension of English text - in an engaging way. You can tell a curiosity about the origin of certain English words or expressions, or about the importance of English as a lingua franca in today's world. Another effective strategy may be to present a comic strip or a joke in English, and challenge students to try to understand it.

  5. Lesson objectives: Finally, the teacher should present the objectives of the lesson, explaining that the students will learn to read and understand English texts effectively, expand their vocabulary, develop their confidence in reading in English, and reflect on the content of the texts read. The teacher should make it clear that the active participation of the students is essential to achieve these objectives.

Development (20 - 25 minutes)

  1. Guided Reading Activity (10 - 12 minutes): The teacher should provide students with a short text in English, preferably a magazine article, a news item or a short story. The text should be appropriate for the students' proficiency level but also challenging enough to stimulate critical thinking and comprehension. The teacher will read the text aloud, while the students follow along with their own copies. During the reading, the teacher should stop at key points to explain complex vocabulary or grammatical structures. This activity will allow students to observe how the teacher uses different reading comprehension strategies, such as making inferences and identifying key words.

    • Step 1: Distribute the text to the students and ask them to read it silently.
    • Step 2: Begin reading the text aloud, pausing at key points to explain vocabulary and grammatical structures.
    • Step 3: After reading, lead a class discussion about the text, asking students to share their impressions, ask questions and discuss the meaning of the text.
  2. Vocabulary Activity (5 - 7 minutes): To practice the vocabulary of the text, the teacher should provide students with a list of key words and expressions from the text. Students will be asked to create their own definitions for the words, based on the context of the text. The teacher will then provide the correct definitions and the students will compare them with their own. This activity will help students develop their inferencing skills and expand their English vocabulary.

    • Step 1: Distribute the list of key words and expressions from the text.
    • Step 2: Ask students to create their own definitions for the words, based on the context of the text.
    • Step 3: Provide the correct definitions and ask students to compare them with their own.
  3. Discussion Activity (5 - 6 minutes): For the final activity, the teacher should divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of questions related to the text. The questions should stimulate students to think critically about the text and express their opinions. Each group will have time to discuss the questions and then present their answers to the class. The teacher should monitor the discussions, providing guidance and clarifying doubts as necessary.

    • Step 1: Divide the class into groups and distribute the questions.
    • Step 2: Ask the groups to discuss the questions and prepare their answers.
    • Step 3: Each group presents its answers to the class, followed by a class discussion.

Feedback (8 - 10 minutes)

  1. Class Discussion (3 - 4 minutes): After the completion of the group activities, the teacher should lead a class discussion to share the answers and insights of each group. This is an opportunity for students to learn from each other, for the teacher to clarify any misunderstandings and for the class to reflect on what has been learned. During the discussion, the teacher should encourage the participation of all students, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to speak and share their ideas.

    • Step 1: Ask each group to share their answers to the questions with the class.
    • Step 2: Encourage the class to ask questions and comment on the other groups' answers.
    • Step 3: Facilitate the discussion, clarifying any misunderstandings and providing constructive feedback.
  2. Connection to Theory (2 - 3 minutes): After the discussion, the teacher should do a brief review of the theory or concepts that were applied during the group activities. This will help students consolidate what they have learned and understand how the theory applies to practice. The teacher can do this by reviewing the reading strategies that were discussed, the vocabulary that was practiced and the reflection skills that were developed.

    • Step 1: Revisit the theory or concepts that were applied during the group activities.
    • Step 2: Make connections between theory and practice, explaining how the theory applies to reading and comprehension of English texts.
  3. Final Reflection (3 - 4 minutes): Finally, the teacher should propose that students reflect individually on what they have learned in the lesson. The teacher can do this by presenting a series of reflection questions, such as "What was the most important concept you learned today?" and "What questions have not yet been answered?". Students should have a minute to think about their answers, and then they will be invited to share them with the class. This final reflection activity will help students consolidate what they have learned and identify any areas that they do not yet fully understand.

    • Step 1: Present the reflection questions to the class.
    • Step 2: Give students a minute to think about their answers.
    • Step 3: Ask students to share their answers with the class.

At the end of this stage, students should have a solid understanding of the content of the lesson, as well as a clear idea of any areas that may need more study or practice. The teacher should also have a good understanding of the class's progress and the individual needs of the students, which can be useful for planning future lessons.

Conclusion (5 - 7 minutes)

  1. Summary of the Lesson (2 - 3 minutes): The teacher should begin the conclusion of the lesson by doing a brief summary of the main points that were covered during the lesson. This includes the key concepts, reading strategies, new vocabulary and reflection skills that were taught. The teacher can do this in an interactive way, asking students to share what they consider to be the most important points of the lesson. This helps to solidify learning and ensure that students have absorbed the key concepts.

    • Step 1: Ask students to share what they consider to be the most important points of the lesson.
    • Step 2: Summarize the main points of the lesson, ensuring that all key concepts have been covered.
  2. Connection between Theory, Practice and Applications (1 - 2 minutes): Next, the teacher should explain how the lesson connected the theory (reading strategies, grammar, vocabulary), the practice (reading activities, group discussion) and the application (reading and comprehension of English texts) of knowledge. This helps students understand the relevance of what they have learned and how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.

    • Step 1: Highlight how the theory was applied in practice during the lesson.
    • Step 2: Explain how the acquired skills can be applied in real-life situations.
  3. Supplementary Materials (1 - 2 minutes): The teacher should then suggest some additional study materials for those students who wish to deepen their knowledge. This may include books, websites, language apps and other resources that offer English texts for reading and practice. The teacher may also suggest additional discussion topics that students can explore at home.

    • Step 1: List the additional study materials that students can use to deepen their knowledge.
    • Step 2: Suggest additional discussion topics for students to explore at home.
  4. Importance of the Subject in Everyday Life (1 minute): Finally, the teacher should reinforce the importance of the subject of the lesson in everyday life. This may include examples of how the ability to read and understand English texts can be useful in various life situations, such as at work, in college, when travelling, or when consuming media in English. This helps to motivate students to continue practicing and to value what they have learned.

    • Step 1: Explain how the ability to read and understand English texts is useful in everyday life.
    • Step 2: Encourage students to continue practicing and to value what they have learned.

At the end of the conclusion, students should have a clear understanding of what they have learned in the lesson, how they can continue to learn and practice what they have learned, and why what they have learned is important. The teacher should also have a good idea of the class's progress and the areas that may need more attention in future lessons.

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