Reading and Vocabulary Self-Access Material

Objectives

By the end of this worksheet, I will:

1. infer the meaning of written words by paying close attention to the context.
2. show understanding of words by creating a graphic representation of them.

Follow these steps

1. Complete the worksheet.

2. Upload your final products to the Padlet.
3. Complete the self-assessment checklist.

Time you need

All activities should be completed in 30-45 minutes. shorturl.at/lvLU1

Introduction

Have you ever not understood some word while reading a text? What do you normally do when
that happens? Highlight the correct answer.

a) I look it up in a dictionary
b) I google it
c) I try to understand it from the context
d) I ask someone for the meaning

In this workshop, you will practice a useful strategy to understand a new word independently,
without looking up words in a dictionary or asking others for help.

Good luck!

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1. Look at the words:
- Ponder
- Apparition
- Astound
- Remorse

2. Think for a few seconds if you know the meaning of any of them. If you do, write it down
here:

3. Read all excerpts from the book and try to guess the meaning of words in red. Write
down your ideas in the boxes below.

"Now I stared at this sudden apparition with my eyes fairly starting out of my head in
astonishment.”

"Then she forced her cough a little more so that he should suffer from remorse just the same."

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"He tossed his head gently, without taking his eyes from my plane: 'It is true that on that you
can't have come from very far away...' And he sank into a reverie, which lasted a long time."

"I pondered deeply, then, over the adventures of the jungle. And after some work with a colored
pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing."

"And I was astounded to hear the little fellow greet it with, 'No, no, no! I do not want an
elephant inside a boa constrictor'."

4. How did it go? Access the following quiz and see how close you were.

http://www.quiz-maker.com/Q6XP14MM

How many points did you get? Highlight the number.

1 2 3 4 5

5. Choose two words that are useful for you and draw their representation on a piece of
paper or use the spaces below.

Drawing 1

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Drawing 2

6. Take a picture or a screenshot of your work and upload it here:

https://padlet.com/selfaccessmaterial/1ybfmsi6vhj2nzi2

Remember to write down your name and the words you chose. Also, look at your friends’
drawings and give a to the best work!

Self-Assessment Checklist

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Complete the self-assessment checklist. It will provide you with insights about your learning
process and possible areas of improvement. Tick the box if you agree with the statement or write
an X if you still need to work on some aspect.

I was organized with my work and could solve any problems on my own or with
little support.

I did not skip any part of the workshop.

I reflected on my work and made necessary adjustments to knowledge for the

future improvement.

I sought an opportunity to learn and motivated myself to work.

I made sure to comply with all the requirements and followed the instructions
carefully.

I evaluated my colleagues' drawings thoughtfully and objectively.

GREAT JOB!