Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
Jana Lamprecht 3 January 2024 C1 - Advanced 60 Minutes
Lesson Type:
Four Skills - Reading
Lesson Topic:
Space exploration: What is happening in space this year?
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson: By the end of the lesson:
1. Advanced C1-level adult learners will have enhanced their The lesson outcomes should promote a comprehensive
reading comprehension abilities by focusing on gist and development of advanced reading abilities, language competency,
specific information. Students will be able to quickly and critical thinking. As advanced students go through the space
understand broad topics, extract precise information, and missions piece, they will demonstrate an advanced capacity to
interact critically with complicated texts about space travel. quickly grasp overall concepts and extract specific facts, indicating
Reading for Specific Information: Mission Details Unveiled is a high level of reading comprehension. Simultaneously, their
a step in the lesson plan that will contribute to the lesson active use of demanding language in sentences and debates
aim. The deep reading task focuses on extracting precise indicates practical linguistic proficiency. The aims also stress
details, ensuring that learners understand complicated collaborative and reflective learning, with students actively
information with nuance. participating in pair and group conversations, giving informed
2. Encourage pupils to actively employ and integrate complex ideas, and connecting their personal experiences to the
space exploration language, so improving their linguistic curriculum. In summary, the objectives of this lesson are to
ability and knowledge of technical terms. This is particularly promote the holistic development of advanced reading
important for pupils whose first language is Spanish. The competence, linguistic adeptness, and critical thinking abilities
presentation of relevant vocabulary in the lesson plan will within the exciting framework of space exploration.
help learners get a thorough knowledge of the meaning,
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, form, and pronunciation of difficult words, giving them the Outcomes are changed.
tools they need to actively employ these terms in
conversations, written activities, and reflections.
3. Strengthen collaborative skills and reflective thinking by
facilitating pair and group talks. This not only improves
comprehension but also allows for the expression of
personal views and preferences on space missions. The End
of Lesson Activity - Space Mission Preferences includes pair
conversations and class sharing, which creates a platform
for collaborative learning and allows students to express
informed perspectives. This stimulates contemplation and
critical thinking, which aids in the development of both
verbal and cognitive abilities. This exercise adds to the
instructional objective.
Aims were changed.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students and one for
the subskills (reading for gist and for detail/specific information) 1. Include a pre-learning exercise in which pupils list and
discuss any Spanish terms associated with space travel.
1. Due to variations in vocabulary and language structures, Determine any possible synonyms or connections between
some complex English terms related to space exploration Spanish and English terms. To aid in comprehension,
may be difficult for the students to understand, especially highlight these connections when presenting the
since they are C1 Spanish speakers.
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, vocabulary. To make the learning process more relatable,
2. Students may become overwhelmed by the in-depth encourage students to actively compare and contrast the
technical details about space missions, making it more terms in both languages.
difficult for them to read for the gist of the material.
2. Give a succinct synopsis or overview of each space mission's
3. When given the task of locating specific details within the primary goals prior to the reading assignment. Simplify
text, students may find it difficult to manage their time technical terms and explain them in plainer language.
effectively, which could lead to hurried or incomplete Instruct students not to become bogged down in minute
answers. details during the first reading, but to concentrate on the
missions' larger objectives and significance. Assure them
that the intention is to encapsulate the main ideas of the
text.
3. Present time-management techniques prior to the
information reading task. Promote the use of scanning and
skimming techniques, highlighting the significance of rapidly
recognizing keywords. Initially, practice with shorter texts or
paragraphs to gain confidence when working on time-
sensitive assignments. Give precise instructions on how
much time to allot for each question, and advise when to
move on if a question looks especially difficult. Encourage
students to become conscious of their reading speed and
priorities when they are engaged in a particular information
task.
Authentic Text (insert reading text here or link to the listening recording)
The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission returning a sample from an asteroid and India’s
Chandrayaan-3 mission exploring the lunar south pole, and 2024 is shaping up to be another exciting year for space exploration.
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