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9.2.1 Extensive Reading (Grade Appropriate Fiction)

English · Grade 9 · 2 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • Choosing a fictional text from a collection or the library
  • Previewing, skimming and scanning a text
  • Making notes and writing a book review

What you will be able to do

  • select a reading text from a collection of books or the library
  • read a text for information and enjoyment
  • appreciate the role of extensive reading in lifelong learning

Key questions

“How does reading widely help us learn better?”

“What should one consider when choosing a reading text?”

Lessons

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  1. Choosing a book that fits
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Preview, skim and scan a text to decide whether it is the right book for you.
  2. Read widely, review fairly
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Read a fictional text silently, make notes, and write a short book review.