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11.2.1 Extensive Reading: Non- fiction
English · Grade 8 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Print and electronic non-fiction on careers and road-user behaviour
- Skim for general ideas; scan for keywords; dictionary for new words
- Share what was read; choose texts responsibly
What you will be able to do
- identify print and non-print non-fiction materials that are interesting to read
- read a range of non-fiction materials for general information
- appreciate the importance of reading for information
Key questions
“What is the importance of reading widely?”
“What do you consider when selecting a reading text?”
Lessons
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Choose and skim career non-fiction
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizTell non-fiction from fiction. Select a grade-appropriate career text. Skim for the general idea.
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Scan, look up, share road and career facts
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizScan for keywords. Use a dictionary after the sitting. Share facts from texts on risky road behaviour and careers.