GATHERING INFORMATION (FESTIVALS) BY: HUMA ABID

LONG-TERM GOALS To enable the students to comprehend the text as comprehension is a consuming continuous and a complex activity but one that, for good readers, can be both satisfying and productive.

SHORT-TERM GOALS  To come out of the stereotype teaching methods.  Start thinking out of the box.  To enhance language skills.  Usage of proper tenses.  Fluency of language and intonation.  Vocabulary enrichment.  Proper pronunciation.

Learning objectives In this unit, they will learn about the features of a non-fiction text, and how to make notes and use them to write about a festival they already know well. They will also be using a dictionary and other authentic materials in class.

Bloom’s taxonomy

Instructional strategies Presentation Elicit information about festivals. Using a chart to collect information.

KWL charts are very useful to help with reading and writing an information text. KWL CHART What we knowWhat we want to know What we have learned

Practice Role- play Gap information activity. ( Students in pairs, will take turns to interview each other about festivals)

Practice assignment Questions 1.What is the name of the festival? 2.When does it take place? 3.Why does it take place? 4.How long does it last? 5.What special things happen? 6.What do you enjoy most about the festival? Answers

Production CCQ Concept checking questions Teacher-student interaction and discussion. Students will provide their answers of the information gap activity.

SOLUTIONS TO ANTICIPATED CHALLENGES. May be hesitant to reveal information due to weak speaking power. The students may find comprehending text difficult. They may not be familiar with all the festivals such as religious and national festivals. Will maximize class interaction through discussion. Meanings and difficult terms will be explained on board. Use of flash cards and charts.

TIME LINE Presentation Teacher’s explanation, interaction with students Practice Use of authentic materials such as Pupil book pgs Production Feedback and making of a festival chart by students’

RESOURCES Collins Primary Literacy Pupil book 3. Collins Homework Book 3