English B1

PHILLIA
semester 1, week 4

Daniel Schug
dschug@parisnanterre.fr
 Today’s Objectives

In today’s lesson, students will…

- Discuss the importance of reading & preferences for reading

- Skills practiced: responding to questions, describing events
- Practice writing a professional email
- Skills practiced: writing notes to communicate information
- Develop their English language knowledge
- Skills practiced: Reviewing past simple conjugations, idioms and academic vocabulary
Discuss with a partner…
How many books did you read over the summer?
Do you read very often? Why or why not?
What types of books do you like to read?
What is the value of reading?
Agree or disagree: If I had time, I would read more
 Reading: FULLY BOOKED
As you read the short article about reading, complete the verb conjugation +
vocabulary activities.

You can work with a partner if you prefer.

Daily Schedule

On your own, write down your schedule of activities yesterday. Remember to use
only the past simple tense in your sentences.
 Finding time for reading
With a partner, exchange schedules.

Student A: Look at your partner’s activity list. Try to find moments where it’s
possible to dedicate time to read.

Student B: Listen to your partner’s suggestions. Then, you can accept them or
explain why it’s not possible.

After, you can change roles.

With your partner…
Develop 3-5 questions to ask someone about their reading habits. Examples:

What was the last book that you read?

What type of books do you like?

….
Writing an email (midterm exam practice)
Based on your conversations with your classmates, your group is going to write an
email to your English professor.

Use the model in your brochure to complete the email.

***BONUS POINT TO THE GROUP THAT USES THE MOST OF TODAY’S VOCABULARY
IN THEIR EMAIL!!!
 Poster contest
Look at the posters
in your brochure.

With your group,

you’re going to create
your own poster to
encourage reading.
 Homework

On CoursEnLigne, watch the grammar video about the Present Perfect tense +
complete corresponding questions.