One of us is Lying introduction

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Today

• What to expect for our book project
• Introduction activity - form your first impressions of the book

What to expect

Bring your books to class.

Weekly/daily reading.

Keep up to date!

Take notes during class and reading

Oral exam about discussion topics 

related to the book

Materials

• Book (bring to every lesson)
• Workbook (leave in locker at school and bring to class)
• Reading schedule (in workbook + will be published on Classroom) 

What are reasons to lie?

What do you think the book is about?

"One of Us Is Lying is the story of what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide.”

1. Sounds interesting!
2. I'm not sure yet
3. Doesn't sound like my kind of book

I am most interested in reading about ...

1. The Princess
2. The Criminal
3. The Geek
4. The Jock

Agree or disagree?

The following statements are related to things that happen in the book. Decide whether you agree or disagree. You may be asked to explain your opinion!

It is always harmful to keep a secret.

1. agree
2. disagree

Getting good grades so you can do the study you want is the most important part of school.

1. agree
2. disagree

Gossip videos/blogs about other students at school should be allowed.

1. agree
2. disagree

Dealing drugs is always wrong.

1. agree
2. disagree

It is OK to lie sometimes.

1. agree
2. disagree

If one of my friends did something criminal, I would tell the police.

1. agree
2. disagree

If someone is being bullied, I speak out against the bullies.

1. agree
2. disagree

Awesome!

A few more questions

Oral exams (mondelingen) ...

1. Those are easy for me!
2. I'm not too worried about them.
3. These are really difficult for me.

Reading books ...

1. I read books for fun!
2. I only read books when I have to for school.
3. I don't even read the book when I have to. :P

For the oral exam ...

1. I would like to pick my own partner.
2. I prefer it when the teacher makes groups.

How do you feel about reading One of us is Lying (1-10)?

Is there anything I can do to help you while we're reading the book?