Cambridge Preparation
Learning goals: To enhance students’ reading comprehension skills and familiarize them with exam-style questions.
Resources: Cambridge Exam Simulator
https://ceq.inspera.com/player/?assessmentRunId=160272579&context=exam#/section/5121127943985/question/160270305
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/cbpt/2015/fce-reading-and-uoe/index.xhtml
Learning activities:
Activity 1: Passage Reading
Provide an authentic B2 exam reading passage.
Instruct students to read the passage individually in a set time (e.g., 10 minutes).
Emphasize the importance of understanding the main ideas and key details.
Activity 2: Comprehension Questions
Hand out a set of comprehension questions related to the passage.
Discuss question types commonly seen in the B2 exam (main idea, detail-oriented, inference-based).
Students work individually or in pairs to answer the questions within a time limit.
Review the answers as a class, encouraging students to explain their reasoning.
Activity 3: Exam Style Practice
Present a sample question or two directly modeled after the B2 exam format.
Discuss the specific skills required to tackle such questions.
Closure
Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
Encourage students to practice more passages and questions at home.
Assessment:
Observe students’ participation and engagement during activities.
Review their responses to comprehension questions to gauge their understanding and application of reading strategies.
Notes:
Encourage students to identify unfamiliar vocabulary and understand their meanings from the context.
Provide positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to boost confidence and improve performance.
Adaptaciones curriculares:
No Need