COMPREHENESIONGATHERING INFORMATION

(FESTIVALS)

BY: HUMA ABID

LONG-TERM GOALS

To enable the students to comprehend the text as comprehension is a consuming

continuous and a complex activity but one that, for good readers, can be both

satisfying and productive.

SHORT-TERM GOALS

To come out of the stereotype teaching methods. Start thinking out of the box. To enhance language skills. Usage of proper tenses. Fluency of language and intonation. Vocabulary enrichment. Proper pronunciation.

Learning objectivesIn this unit, they will learn about the

features of a non-fiction text , and how to make notes and use them to write about a festival they already know well.

They will also be using a dictionary and other authentic materials in class.

Bloom’s taxonomy

Instructional strategiesPresentationElicit information about festivals.Using a chart to collect information.

KWL charts are very useful to help with reading and writing an information text.

KWL CHARTWhat we know What we want

to knowWhat we have learned

PracticeRole- play Gap information activity. ( Students in pairs,

will take turns to interview each other about festivals)

Practice assignmentQuestions

1. What is the name of the festival?

2. When does it take place?

3. Why does it take place?

4. How long does it last?

5. What special things happen?

6. What do you enjoy most about the festival?

Answers

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ProductionCCQConcept checking questionsTeacher-student interaction and discussion.Students will provide their answers of the

information gap activity.

SOLUTIONS TO ANTICIPATED CHALLENGES.

May be hesitant to reveal information due to weak speaking power.

The students may find comprehending text difficult.

They may not be familiar with all the festivals such as religious and national festivals.

Will maximize class interaction through discussion.

Meanings and difficult terms will be explained on board.

Use of flash cards and charts.

TIME LINEPresentation

• Teacher’s explanation, interaction with students

Practice

• Use of authentic materials such as Pupil book pgs 80-83

RESOURCESCollins Primary Literacy Pupil book 3.Collins Homework Book 3