Mavo 1 - leesvaardigheid les 2 (note-taking & highlighting)
Welcome to class
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Welcome to class
Our program
Reading
Vocabulary
Our goals
At the end of this lesson,
Students understand why highlighting helps with reading comprehension.
Students can highlight key words and important sentences in an English text.
Students can make simple notes (keywords, questions, short summaries).
Highlighting: which one helps you more, and why?
Version 1:
The sun is a star that gives energy to the Earth. Plants use sunlight for photosynthesis, which produces food and oxygen. Animals eat plants or other animals to get energy. Without sunlight, plants could not grow, and animals could not survive. The sun also helps the Earth stay warm and affects the weather.
Version 2:
The sun is a star that gives energy to the Earth. Plants use sunlight for photosynthesis, which produces food and oxygen. Animals eat plants or other animals to get energy. Without sunlight, plants could not grow, and animals could not survive. The sun also helps the Earth stay warm and affects the weather.
Explanation
Only highlight important words: names, key terms, topic sentences.
Avoid highlighting whole paragraphs.
Notes can be:
keywords
short questions
short summaries
arrows showing connections
Example on next slide
Guided practice
Only highlight important words: names, key terms, topic sentences.
Avoid highlighting whole paragraphs.
Notes can be:
keywords
short questions
short summaries
arrows showing connections
Example:
"The moon shines at night and affects the tides. Animals and plants can be influenced by the moonlight."
Highlight the keywords.
Guided practice
Only highlight important words: names, key terms, topic sentences.
Avoid highlighting whole paragraphs.
Notes can be:
keywords
short questions
short summaries
arrows showing connections
Example:
"The moon shines at night and affects the tides. Animals and plants can be influenced by the moonlight."
Moon
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Shines → Night
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Affects → Tides → Animals + Plants
Instructions
What: complete the exercises in magister on your chromebook.
How: In your notebook or on your chromebook
Help: ask the teacher for help
Time: 15 min.
Results: Students will read their body aloud.
Finished: Well done! Now, you have time to read a book...
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Share your summary here, please
First
Second
Name two things you liked about this lesson.
Time to say goodbye
“New adventures are waiting to be discovered.”
“Every ending is a new beginning.”
“Let go of the past to make room for the future.”
“Believe in yourself and follow your dreams.”
“Grateful for the past, hopeful for the future.”
“Goodbyes are just the start of something greater.”
“Cherish the memories, embrace what’s next.”
Activity 1: Highlighting (15 min)
Students get a short English text.
Tasks:
Highlight maximum 10 words they think are important.
Write 2–3 notes why those words are important.
Pairs compare their work → discuss differences.
"Dogs are popular pets around the world and have been living with humans for thousands of years. They need food, water, and exercise every day to stay healthy and happy. Dogs can learn many tricks, follow commands, and even help humans in different ways. Some dogs work as guide dogs for people with disabilities, while others assist in rescue missions or police work. Taking care of a dog requires time, patience, and responsibility, including regular visits to the veterinarian."
4. Activity 2: Mini-summary (10 min)
Students use their highlights and notes to write a 2-sentence summary in English.
