KAREN BANDERAS M
C1.5
2020.
Main aims: By the end of the class Ss will have been provided with different reading strategies to tackle a
cross-text multiple matching exercise (CAE Reading: Part 6. Cross-text multiple matching) in the context of
robots and predictions.
Objectives
To activate Ss’ schemata
regarding predictions and sci-fi
For Ss to read for gist (general
idea) and identify overall opinion
For Ss to read for detail
(identifying same meaning with
different words)
To provide Ss with strategies for
this type of task.
To allow Ss to provide their own
opinions on the topic that was
discussed by the experts
To build on Ss’ vocabulary
August 6th,
5W: MON-THU. 7:00-8:30.
*Pre-reading. robots (google shared file). PPT
In pairs or class as a whole,
>Ss discuss questions a-b about science fiction works and predictions.
*While-reading. robots (google shared file) / Reading
***1. Reading for gist.
Individually, Ss read the article and decide which expert they agree
most with. (T. 1).
***2. Reading for detail: Cross-text Multiple matching. PTT
T asks about the strategies that Ss follow to tackle this type of exercises
and then goes on to summarize the main characteristics and strategies for
this task.
Individually,
Ss underline the questions to identify the main topic of each of them and
write that info in a chart. (T. 2A).
Ss complete a chart revising which information is provided by each
expert regarding the topics they’ve identified. (T. 2B).
Note: T demoes and monitors during these activities.
*Post-reading. robots (google shared file). PPT
In pairs, Ss decide whether they’re mostly in favour or against AI in
robots and provide arguments (pros and cons) to support their views on
this topic. (T. 4).
*Homework HW handout.
Ss work through the vocabulary included in the text. (T. 3-4).
 KAREN BANDERAS M
C1.5 August 6th,
2020.
5W: MON-THU. 7:00-8:30.