TEFL level 5- Assignment 3 - Reading assignment for upper-intermediate adult students. A great and interesting reading assignment for adult students. Passed on first attempt! Message me for feedback.
Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
Gabriella Lupini 12 December 2020 Upper- Intermediate 60 mins
Lesson Type:
Reading
Lesson Topic:
Backpacking in Sri Lanka
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Read and understand specific information and gist from text Read information and discussed the topic, understanding specific information
and gist. New vocabulary will be learnt, through reading and writing, and
comprehension abilities will improve.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. Students may struggle to understand all the vocabulary and the 1. Students will have ample time to read the article and can read it more
meaning of the article overall. than once, asking questions as they go
2. Some learners may not have travelled before and may be shy or 2. Encourage students to share with each other to build up confidence
inexperienced with the language and vocabulary and ask students to share any travel stories they have heard or local
travel experiences,
3. Students may struggle with the pronunciation of long and short vowels.
3. The students will be made aware of the common mispronunciations,
and the teacher will speak slow and clear, whilst encouraging the
students to listen carefully.
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,Authentic Text
A tiny island in the Indian Ocean and often misinterpreted for its giant neighbour, India, Sri Lanka will amaze you with its sheer beauty.
Diverse in nature and diverse in culture, the island nation offers something for everyone. While beachgoers tend to hangout in the
island’s coastal belt, which is home to a thriving café and surf culture, the ancient towns of central and northern Sri Lanka keep the
history buffs infatuated by their charm.
Home to trekker-friendly, mist-clad mountains, a rich cuisine, and warm, kind-hearted souls to make you feel at home, Sri Lanka is no
longer a secluded destination. It’s a land where the tropical sun shines bright and waves kiss the pebbled shore a million times every
day. Now is the time to explore Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka may be shaped like a rain drop, but don’t let that fool you, the island receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year. While
the central highlands witness mild temperatures, the tropical sun shines bright along the coastline. There is hardly a bad time to visit
Sri Lanka but December to March, when temperatures are slightly lower and there is less rain, is considered to be peak season. Albeit
a year-around destination for backpackers, the ‘best time’ to visit Sri Lanka depends upon the purpose of your visit.
Weather in Sri Lanka is unscripted. It’s quite possible to experience a torrential downpour in the dry season and perfectly clear, sunny
days during the monsoon season. Tropical rains rarely last for an entire day. They’re generally over in a few minutes, or occasionally
hours. Localised flooding can happen during the monsoons. In such cases, one can always alter their plans a bit and visit sunnier, drier
parts of the island. Humidity throughout the island is quite high, ranges from 60%-90%. Since Sri Lankan weather is decided by the
periodical monsoons, it’s important to know about them when you are planning your visit.
Pick your beaches and you’re good to beach hop any time of the year. To avoid the crowds in the east coast, opt for extreme ends of
the season, particularly April or September. January to February is a good time to explore the south coast when crowds are fewer, and
families are busy with daily chores after the school holidays in December. The second half of November also has clear days in the
southwest and the year-end travellers have not yet arrived.
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, The south coast is dotted with surf spots catering to surfers of all levels. While November to March is the best time to visit Sri Lanka’s
southern coastline to catch some waves, Arugam Bay in the east boasts as a world-class surf spot, where the surfing season runs from
May to September.
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Please include a rationale for why you have chosen this authentic material (approximately 100 words):
I chose this topic as I have experience backpacking Sri Lanka myself, and it was my favourite trip. Backpacking is an awesome and
interesting topic for adults of this age as it is usually the time where they are thinking of traveling, and especially travelling cheap, as
most will be students. This will also be motivation for them to learn English as they will see the benefit of traveling with the English
language. This will inspire them to do their best in these lessons as they strive for the adventure and excitement that the opportunity of
speaking English will give them.
I chose this article as it is easy to read, with sufficient vocabulary for these students, and easy to remember facts and opinions. It is
descriptive, which will help the students visualise Sri Lanka, aiding their understanding. The unfamiliar vocabulary will be manageable
for the teacher. This material will be perfect for the reading of new materials and vocabulary, word recognition and comprehension.
Stage Name Stage Aim Time Interaction Teacher’s procedure Students will…
Pattern
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