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Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts

03 February 2021

19 November 2019

Reading comprehension

Read and answer.


















05 November 2016

23 June 2015

EASY READING - British Council

 Easy reading - British Council

The stories and articles in this section are written at three different levels of English, so you can choose one that is perfect for you.


25 April 2015

ROALD DAHL

ROALD  DAHL
Teach the stories.Lesson plans for Roald Dahl's much-loved children's books.

Discover more stories behind the stories.


08 April 2015

BOOK DISCUSSION

  1. What did you enjoy about this book?

  2. What are some of the major themes of this book?

  3. What do you think the author was trying to accomplish with this novel?
  4. How did you experience the book? Were you engaged immediately, or did it take you a while to "get into it"?
  5.  How did you feel reading it—amused, sad, disturbed, confused, bored...?
  6. Is the plot engaging—does the story interest you?
  7. Is the ending satisfying?  Why?
  8. Who was your favorite character? Why? 
  9. Think about one of the minor characters in the story. Why did the author include him/her? 

  10. Is the setting of the story important to the book? In what ways?

  11. Did you find this book a quick read? 

  12. What scene do you remember best?
  13. Compare the hardcover and paperback covers. Which one do you like better? Why?

TALKING ABOUT BOOKS AND READING.

  1. What is your favorite story?
  2. Who is your favorite author?
  3. Who is your favorite character?
  4. What is your favorite genre?   Action, Mystery, Science Fiction, Children's books, War, Travel books, History, Biography, Autobiography...
  5. What is the longest book you have ever read?
  6. How long did it take you to read it?
  7. What is the funniest book you have ever read?
  8. The saddest?
  9. The strangest?
  10. How many books have you read in your life?
  11. How many hours do you spend reading in a week?
  12. Have you ever been to a book signing or met an author?
  13. Do you have any ideas for a story for you to write?
  14. How often do you go to the library?
  15. How do you choose the books you are going to read?
  16. How important is the cover of the book.
  17. Do you watch the movie that came from a book?
  18. Most people say the book is better than the movie. Is this true for you?
  19. Did you enjoy reading books in school?
  20. Is there a book that you have read more than once? What was the title?
  21. Is there a book you just couldn't finish?
  22. What was the title?
  23. What is your favorite time of day for reading?
  24. Where is your favorite place to read?
  25. Do you listen to music while you read?
  26. Do you often read a book before go to bed?
  27. What was the last book that you read?
  28. Have you ever read a book and then watched the movie? Which was better? Why?
  29. Have you ever lent books to your friends and never got them back?
  30. Do you think that the internet and television will eventually make books obsolete? 

03 November 2013

STORIES TO LISTEN AND READ

http://www.turtlediary.com/kids-stories.html

STORIES FOR KIDS

Children can learn to read easily with our interactive story books for kids. We offer a wide range of online short stories, designed to help young kids learn to read with phonics, single syllable words and rhyming words. Our online interactive story books for kids come with a "Read to me" feature that will help kids learn the pronunciation of new and unfamiliar words.
http://www.turtlediary.com/kids-stories.html

LEARNING RESOURCES FOR KIDS

STORIES TO LISTEN AND READ


LEVEL 1        
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3

28 September 2012

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DIGITAL LIBRARY


The ICDL Foundation promotes tolerance and respect for diverse cultures by providing access to the best of children's literature from around the world.