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Name: ............................................................................ ......... TITLE: …………………………….…………….
PRE- READING TASKS
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1. Why have you chosen this book? The title sounded interesting I liked the cover I liked the subject matter Other (specify): 2. If there is a picture on the cover, write five words that you associate with it. ………………………………………… …………………………………………
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3. Explain the meaning of the title.
POST-READING TASKS 1. What type of book is it? a detective story a biography other: …
science fiction a historical novel
2. SETTING. Answer the following questions: o
When and where does the story take place?
3. PLOT AND CHARACTERS. o
What is the story about?
a romantic story a spy thriller
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Could the events in the book have happened? What makes you think so?
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Did you like any of the characters? Why (not)?
3. VOCABULARY New phrases/ words ............................. ....... ............................. ....... ............................. ....... ............................. ....... ............................. .......
Write a sentence to prove you know how to use it ................................................................... ................................................................... ................................................................... ................................................................... ...................................................................
4. READING STRATEGIES. o While reading the book, did you use any of these strategies?
Look up words in the dictionary Guess the meaning from the context Try to understand a paragraph globally Omit irrelevant words Listen to the CD while reading/ after reading/ never Take notes to remember information and vocabulary
5. REVIEW o
Did you like the story? Why (not)?
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What would you change about it?
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Could you write an alternative ending for the story?
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Would you recommend this book? Justify your answer.