A group of 16 upper-intermediate level 19 year olds from several European and Japanese universities is currently studying on an exchange programme at a British university. They need to improve their reading skills as they tend to tunnel-read and to look up unknown words in the dictionary too often when faced with long, challenging texts. They are very fluent in informal speaking but need to develop more formal group discussion skills. They have expressed a desire to learn more idiomatic expressions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Lesson Plan
- Learning outcomes
- Skills aim
- Language Focus aims
- Context/Topic
- Professional development aims
- The language learners
- Rationale
- Materials
- Predicted Problems
- Tutor:
- Stages Plan
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The lesson plan aims to improve the reading skills of upper-intermediate level students, particularly their ability to skim and intensively read authentic texts. It also seeks to enhance their formal group discussion skills and familiarity with idiomatic expressions.
- Improving reading comprehension skills, including skimming and intensive reading.
- Developing formal group discussion skills.
- Enhancing vocabulary related to jobs and professional contexts.
- Introducing and applying useful phrases for formal communication.
- Using an authentic newspaper article to engage students and provide real-world context.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Lesson Plan: This section outlines the learning outcomes, skill aims, language focus aims, context, professional development aims, a description of the target language learners, the rationale for the lesson, materials used, and potential problems.
- Tutor: This section presents a detailed plan for the lesson, including stage aims, teacher and student activities, interaction patterns, and the time allocated for each stage.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics include authentic reading, skimming, intensive reading, formal group discussion, job lexis, useful phrases, collaborative learning, and time management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main goal of this lesson plan?
The plan aims to improve the reading skills of upper-intermediate students, specifically focusing on skimming, intensive reading, and formal discussion skills.
How does the lesson address 'tunnel-reading'?
The lesson encourages students to look at texts as a whole and avoid looking up every unknown word, promoting more efficient reading strategies.
What kind of materials are used in the lesson?
The lesson utilizes authentic newspaper articles to provide real-world context and engage students with professional job-related vocabulary.
Which language skills are specifically targeted?
Beyond reading, the lesson focuses on formal group discussion skills, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary related to professional environments.
Who is the target audience for this educational approach?
The approach is designed for upper-intermediate level students (around 19 years old) from diverse international backgrounds studying in an exchange program.
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- Bahar Ilk (Autor), 2015, Improving English Reading Skills, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/318428
