Digitale didactiek

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Digital English lesson (Generic)

For this lesson, you will need a Laptop or Tablet. 

Although Mobile phones work, the screen size might not be ideal for the exercises.

Ready your devices and let's begin! 

Today's mood...
What do you feel like today?

aan de hand van deze vraag bepaal ik meestal of er een energizer nodig is of niet!

You just listened to the 1st explainer video.

A quick check before we start, what are we going to do today?

Lesson aims

• Reading skills
• Scanning and skimming
• Vocabulary
• Reading comprehension
• Themes in stories
• Evaluation of story

Before we start

Let's see how confident you are... answer the next question as honestly as possible 

How broad do you believe your English vocabulary is?

1. Very broad. I know every word
2. decent but I need to learn more words
3. Okay, but not feeling like learning new words
4. Really bad! I need to learn many words

Differentiation

• If you chose B or D,  scroll to the bottom of the lesson and complete the vocabulary exercises. (slides 40 and 41)
  

• If you chose A or C then you may continue...
  

Done? Go to next slide...

What do you think you need to improve your reading skills?

1. Pre-reading: Vocabulary and Scanning 

Click on the link 👈 and scan through the text for the following words: 

1. Trifle

2. Ajar

3. Brewed

Explain the meaning of these words in Dutch by using the context in which they were used in the text.

Continue on next slide... 

What is scanning? Click play👉

• Do not read the whole text yet! 
  
• You've got 2 minutes to find the words⏳
  

1. Scan for: "Trifle" in text. Copy and paste the sentence in which it was found in the space below. Explain what the word means in Dutch. Use context.

*For extra help first save/submit answer.*

2. Scan for: "Brewed" in text. Copy and paste sentence in which it was found in space below. Explain what the word means in Dutch. Use context.

*For extra help first save/submit answer.*

3. Scan for: "Ajar" in the text. Copy and paste the sentence in which it was found in the space below. Explain what the word means in Dutch. Use context.

*For extra help first save/submit answer.*

Done? Go to next slide...

What would you do if this were your last night?

Evaluation: How did the scanning and explaining of the meaning of the words in Dutch go?

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2. Pre-reading: Predicting

You are going to read a short story titled "The Last Night of the World" which was originally published in 1951. When you read the title, what do you think the story might be about? 

why is predicting important? click play👉

Skimming: what is the general atmosphere in the text?

Answer this by quickly skimming the text (Read the first 4 lines and last 4 lines).

Write your answer in the space below👇

(What is skimming? click play👉)

Don't read the whole text yet!

Evaluation: How did the skimming go?

*Hold onto the information you found and predicted! We shall confirm this in our next slide...*

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00:57

After listening to this summary, how correct were your predictions?

1. Very accurate
2. Got some predictions right
3. Was totally off!

Read the whole text in the link 👈 

Read the text in the link within the given time limit and prepare to answer the following questions:

1. What did the man dream about?
   
2. What is the husband's opinion on the upcoming event?
   
3. What are the children doing in the parlor?
   
4. Why does the wife leave the water running in the kitchen ?
   
5. How do the husband and wife feel about the impending event? 
   

Answer in next slide. 

What did the man dream about?

1. Going on vacation
2. The end of the world
3. Getting a promotion
4. Winning the lottery

What is the husband's opinion on the upcoming event?

1. He believes it will happen
2. He's unsure
3. He doesn't care
4. He thinks it's a hoax

What are the children doing in the parlor?

1. Sleeping
2. Watching TV
3. Reading books
4. Playing with blocks

Why does the wife leave the water running in the kitchen?

1. She was testing the faucet
2. She forgot to turn it off
3. She wanted to waste water
4. She was cleaning dishes

How do the husband and wife feel about the impending event?

1. They are accepting of it
2. They are scared
3. They are angry
4. They are ecstatic

Evaluation: How did you find the reading comprehension?

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Scan the text for Stan Willis. Say in Dutch what is said about him in the text

What is a theme? Click play on video👉

What is a theme in the story? Explain. Write answer in space below👇

Not sure? The next slide will give you an example of a main theme in this story.

Main theme:

The acceptance of death. 

But what does that mean? (click play👉) 

Do you understand what a theme is?

0= I still have no clue / 100 = I understand totally

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Differentiation

If you still do not know what a theme is go back to slide 29 and rewatch the explainer video. You may also find extra explanations and exercises from slide 43-46. You may also do some more research online.

If you do understand what a theme is move on to the next slide.

What did you think of the story? 

Do you agree or disagree with how they spent their last night? 
Let's rewrite the story:
Think of an alternate end to the story.  Use the following questions:

If it were your last night, with whom would you like to spend it? 

What would you do? 

What might be the reason for it being your last night? 

Write your answers down in next slide...

Think of an alternate end to the story:

If it were your last night, with whom would you like to spend it? What would you do? What might be the reason for it being your last night?

Answer these questions in the space below.

Rewrite the story:

• Go to http://chat.openai.com
  
• Copy the original story from link (see slide 11)
  
• Create a prompt where you ask ChatGPT to rewrite the original story with your alternate end (slide 34).
  
• At the end of your prompt, paste the original story.
  

Your alternate story: Copy the alternate story generated by ChatGPT and paste in the space below. Reread the story, edit it and submit it.

Why is your story better or worse? 

• Prepare to explain in English
  
• Open the link: https://flip.com/dfd5929c
  
• Record a video pitching why your story was better or worse than the original. 
• Need help discussing this? Go to slide 48
• Submit.

Evaluation: This class was...

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What did you like about this lesson? List 3 things

What could be better in this lesson? List 3 things

1. vocabulary exercise

Drag and drop the words below👇 to the definitions👉

Small dishes on which a cup is placed

The smell or scent of something

Lights with a protective glass covering, often used during storms

Biological warfare using harmful microorganisms

The instinct to protect oneself from harm or death

Toy structure made by stacking small building pieces

 The glowing remnants of a fire, often used for warmth

A device used to control the flow of water from a pipe

Saucers

aroma

hurricane lamps

germ warfare

self-preservation

house of blocks

charcoal embers

faucet

2. Vocabulary exercise

Drag and drop the words on the corresponding picture

coffeepot

Parlor

Lamp light

Embers

What is a theme?

A theme is a central idea or message that is explored throughout a literary work, such as a novel, poem, or film. It can be a moral lesson, a question, or an observation about human nature or the world in general. A theme is usually not explicitly stated, but rather inferred by the reader or viewer through the characters, plot, and setting of the work. 

For example, in the classic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, one of the main themes is the importance of empathy and understanding others' perspectives. This theme is demonstrated through the character Atticus Finch, who teaches his children to consider things from others' points of view before passing judgment.

Nederlandse vertaling:  Wat is een thema?

Een thema is een centraal idee of boodschap dat door een literair werk wordt onderzocht, zoals een roman, gedicht of film. Het kan een morele les, een vraag of een observatie zijn over de menselijke natuur of de wereld in het algemeen. Een thema wordt meestal niet expliciet vermeld, maar wordt eerder door de lezer of kijker afgeleid uit de personages, de plot en de setting van het werk.

Bijvoorbeeld, in de klassieke roman "Spaar de spotvogel" van Harper Lee, is een van de belangrijkste thema's het belang van empathie en het begrijpen van andermans perspectieven. Dit thema wordt gedemonstreerd door het personage Atticus Finch, die zijn kinderen leert om zaken te bekijken vanuit het perspectief van anderen voordat ze een oordeel vellen.

Exercise: The theme of a story

Read the three short stories provided below( you may find them for free on the internet). As you read, try to identify the main theme in each story.

Story 1: The Tortoise and the Hare

Aesop's fable about a race between a slow and steady tortoise and a fast but overconfident hare.

Story 2: The Gift of the Magi

A short story by O. Henry about a young couple who, despite their poverty, find a way to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for each other by sacrificing their most prized possessions.

Story 3: The Necklace

A short story by Guy de Maupassant about a woman who borrows a beautiful necklace from a friend for a party, only to lose it and go through great lengths to replace it.

After reading each story, write down the main theme you think the author is trying to convey in each story. Remember that a theme is a central idea or message that is explored throughout the work. You may find it helpful to consider the characters, plot, and setting when identifying the theme.

What are the themes of the 3 short stories?

Evaluation: How do you now rate your understanding of "themes"?

010

00:14

What is the meaning of the word scaffold in the context of the video?

1. A way of dancing
2. Help and support for completing a task.
3. A type of fruit
4. A musical instrument

00:45

What are some phrases you could use to introduce your opinion?

1. From my perspective
2. According to others
3. In my opinion
4. I believe that

01:07

What are some phrases you could use to provide reasons or evidence for your opinion?

1. It doesn't matter because
2. This is supported by
3. One reason for my opinion is
4. I don't have any evidence

01:26

What are some compare and contrast phrases you can use when discussing different aspects of your story version and the original?

1. On the one hand
2. In conclusion
3. In contrast to
4. On the other hand

01:45

What phrases can you use to acknowledge other perspectives?

1. There's only one way to see it
2. Some people might argue that
3. I'm right, you're wrong
4. An alternative viewpoint is

02:04

What are some phrases you can use to conclude your discussion?

1. I need more time
2. Taking all factors into consideration
3. In conclusion
4. Let's keep talking

02:20

Evaluation: To what extent was this video valuable?

010