Skimming – reading for gist for example when you read and advertisement

For the development of this sub-skill, we propose the following activity using
“cognates”. The purpose of this activity is use cognates as early as preschool. As
students move up the grade levels, they can be introduced to cognates that are more
sophisticated and to cognates that have multiple meanings in both languages. We
design an activity where the students need to read a text, find three or four cognates,
and write them on sticky pads. Collect those notes and put them on an OUR
COGNATES laminated chart. Before the class ends, read or have students read
them to the class. Discuss spellings or sounds that are the same and different
between the cognates.
Extensive reading- reading for pleasure or interest for example when you read
your favorite novel.
For the development of this sub-skill, we propose the following activity “make a
meme” The purpose of this activity is use a meme like a fun communication tool in
the classroom. A meme is often represented by an image with a brief caption or text
and shared with other to capture attention or elicit a quick laugh. The activity consists
of having students create memes related to what they are learning. This can help
them demonstrate their understanding of the material.
Reading for detail- when you read for an specific information in a text for
example when you are reading a newspaper
For the development of this sub-skill we propose an activity where the students need
to “answer questions about a story” The purpose of this activity is that students not
only learn vocabulary or grammar, also they need to learn how to understand a text
since students need to acquire different reading strategies to gain confidence and
continue reading independently in the long term.
Date:__________________________________________ Grade: __________Group:_________
Name:____________________________________________________

TEACHER’S NAME: NAVA SEGUNDO NANCY ALONDRA

Reading comprehension exercise
INSTRUCCIONES GENERALES
 Lee detenidamente las siguientes preguntas, después contéstalas con tinta negra o azul
 No se aceptan tachaduras, enmendaduras, respuestas con lápiz o corrector, de ser así no se contabilizara para la
revisión de este ejercicio
 Se acepta el uso de diccionario
 No se acepta el uso de aparatos electrónicos
INSTRUCTIONS: READ THE BOOK “THE UGLY DUCKLING”
MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST. UNDERLINE THE BEST ANSWER

1. Do Ugly Duckling´s brothers and sisters love him?

a) Yes, they do b) No, they don’t
2. Why does Ugly Duckling leave the farm?
a) Because he wanted to find friends c) Because he wanted a new family
b) Because he felt lonely d) Because he fell happy and wanted to know the world
3. Does he make friends?
a) Yes, he does b) No, he doesn’t
4. What color is the woman´s cat?
a) Yellow c) Red
b) Orange d) Brown
5. What are the birds he discovers in the lake?
a) Swans c) Eagles
b) Parrots d) Ducks
Put the following events in the right order. (Number 1- 8)
____ One morning he run away from the farm to find friends
____ the ugly duckling became a swan
____ the ugly duckling feels very sad, because his brothers and sisters don’t love him
____ he lives happily with his new family.
____ On a sunny spring morning the eggs open and lovely yellow ducklings come out.
____ All farm animals make fun on the fat and clumsy duckling.
____ He arrives at the house of an old woman who feed him lots of corn
____ His brothers and sisters also laugh at him when they go for a walk with Mrs Duck.
 COGNATES
Cognates are words in two languages that share a
similar meaning, spelling, and pronunciation.

I. Instructions: Read this paragraph and underline

the word that you think are cognates.

My name is Adrian Garcia. I had born in September 4,

2005. My family is from Puerto Rico. I am seven years
old. I like go to the supermarket with my mother. I like to
eat bananas.
This week I celebrate my birthday. My favorite color is
blue. My party is decorated with blue balloons.

II. Write the cognates that you found.

1._________________ 4._________________
2._________________ 5._________________
3._________________ 6._________________
 Mean the Meme
Interpret the internet meme by describing the text and the visual. Explain the witty or
funny message that the meme attempts to convey.

Describe what is happening here: Describe what is happening here:

Explain the joke in this meme: Explain the joke in this meme:

Describe what is happening here:

Explain the joke in this meme: