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Engaging Start to a College Lesson on Reading in English as a Second Language

Introduction

Welcome, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the world of reading, an essential skill for mastering English as your second language. To kick off our session, I’d like to start with a thought-provoking, interactive activity that will not only stimulate your imagination but also set the stage for our exploration of reading strategies.

Activity: "The Reading Roadmap"

Objective

The goal of this activity is to encourage you to think critically about the different types of texts you will encounter in both academic and everyday life. We will also identify how each type requires distinct reading strategies.

Instructions

  1. Imagine Your Journey:

    • Close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself on a journey. Think of reading as a roadmap guiding you through various landscapes. Each landscape represents a different type of text and reading experience.

  2. Group Discussion:

    • Break into small groups of 3-4. Discuss the various “landscapes” or genres of reading materials you encounter daily. Some examples might include:
      • Academic articles (Research Landscape)
      • Novels (Fiction Forest)
      • News reports (Current Events City)
      • Poetry (Artistic Archipelago)
      • Emails (Professional Pathway)

  3. Create Your Map:

    • On a large sheet of paper, draw a map that includes at least four different landscapes. Label each landscape with the type of reading material it represents.
    • For each landscape, jot down at least two strategies you use or might use when reading that type of text. For example, in the “Research Landscape,” you might note that you look for thesis statements or book summaries.

  4. Present Your Map:

    • After about 15-20 minutes, each group will present their reading roadmap to the class. Share your landscapes and strategies, and explain how your journey through these terrains is shaped by the texts you read.

Conclusion

This activity not only warms us up for thinking about reading in a creative way but also helps you to recognize the diversity of texts and strategies that exist. As we progress through today’s lesson, keep your maps in mind. They will serve as a reminder of the various approaches you can take, depending on the type of reading task before you.

Let’s now dive deeper into reading techniques that align with our different landscapes!