Lesson 3.1 Reading the News
Specific Expectations
- use appropriate strategies to monitor comprehension when reading informational and narrative texts
- use appropriate strategies to discover the meaning of unfamiliar and technical words encountered in their reading
- use appropriate strategies to track and record ideas and information while reading informational and narrative texts
- explain the purpose and uses of news reports
- describe the communication skills they need to function effectively in a variety of situations at school, at work and in daily life
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- identify the main ideas in a news report
- Understand and identify the elements of a news article
Icebreaker 3.1 Forum
Lecture 3.1.0 Lesson Overview
Activity 3.1.1 Reading the News Assignment