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1.2.1 Extensive Reading: Independent Reading
English · Grade 8 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Print and non-print texts that are interesting to read
- Skimming and scanning grade-appropriate materials
- Independent reading on human rights; dictionary work and main ideas
What you will be able to do
- identify print and non-print texts that are interesting to read
- read a range of texts for information
- appreciate the importance of reading for enjoyment
Key questions
“Why should one read widely?”
“What should one consider when selecting a reading text?”
Lessons
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Choosing print and non-print texts
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSkim and scan print and electronic materials, then choose a human-rights text you actually want to read.
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Reading for information and enjoyment
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRead a human-rights text at your own pace, note the main ideas, and use a dictionary for new words.