Reading Passage : Negative Sides of Mobile Phones.
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How Teachers Should Teach Reading Passages and Reading Comprehension in ESL Classes
Reading is one of the most important skills for ESL students. Through reading passages, students improve vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and understanding. Teachers play a key role in guiding students before, during, and after reading to ensure real comprehension.
Before Reading: Preparing Students
1. Activate Background Knowledge
Before students read the passage, teachers should talk about the topic. Ask simple questions related to the subject to help students connect the text to their own experience.
2. Teach Key Vocabulary
Pre-teach difficult words that appear in the passage. Use pictures, gestures, synonyms, or Arabic meanings when necessary. This helps students read with confidence.
3. Set a Clear Purpose for Reading
Tell students why they are reading. For example: Are they reading to find the main idea, details, or specific information?
---During Reading: Guiding Understanding
1. First Reading: General Understanding
Ask students to read the passage silently or listen to the teacher read. The goal is to understand the main idea, not every word.
2. Second Reading: Detailed Understanding
Students read again more carefully. Teachers can stop and ask simple comprehension questions to check understanding.
3. Reading Aloud Practice
Allow students to read aloud. Correct pronunciation gently and encourage confidence.
---After Reading: Checking Comprehension
1. Ask Comprehension Questions
- Who is the passage about?
- What happened?
- Where did it happen?
- Why did it happen?
2. True or False Questions
True or false questions help students focus on details in the passage.
3. Multiple Choice Questions
These questions help students practice choosing correct answers and understanding meaning.
4. Short Answer Questions
Encourage students to answer using complete sentences when possible.
---Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills
Main Idea
Teach students to find the main idea of the passage. Explain that the main idea tells what the whole text is about.
Supporting Details
Students should learn how details support the main idea. Highlight sentences that give extra information.
Guessing Meaning from Context
Teach students not to stop at every new word. They can guess meaning by looking at surrounding words.
---Advice for Students: How to Improve Reading Skills
1. Do Not Translate Every Word
Reading word by word slows understanding. Focus on meaning instead.
2. Read the Question First
Knowing the question helps students read with purpose.
3. Read More at Home
Reading stories, short texts, and simple articles improves speed and understanding.
4. Read Aloud Sometimes
Reading aloud improves pronunciation and fluency.
---Common Mistakes Teachers Should Avoid
- Explaining every word in the passage
- Reading only once
- Not checking comprehension
- Correcting students too harshly
Conclusion
Teaching reading passages and comprehension requires patience and clear steps. When teachers guide students before, during, and after reading, learners become confident readers who understand and enjoy English texts.
Negative Sides of Mobile Phones
Page 101 • Reading Comprehension
Reading Passage
There are some negative effects of using mobile phones that need to be considered. Mobile phones can cause a person to lose focus and become easily distracted. They can also cause a person to become easily irritated and angry.
For example, a person who has just received a text message on their phone may become upset or annoyed if they cannot reply immediately to the sender of the message. This can lead to arguments or even fights between family members or friends.
Using a mobile phone can also have an adverse impact on a person's social life. A person who spends too much time on their mobile phone will have less time to spend with their friends or family members. This can lead to them feeling lonely and isolated over time.
It can also lead to the development of bad habits such as excessive phone use or lack of sleep. Both issues can have a negative impact upon a person's health.
Vocabulary Flashcards
اضغط للكشف💡 انقر على البطاقة لرؤية المعنى بالعربية
Exercise 1
📝 Instructions:
Use the synonyms below instead of the bold words in the passage.
💡 اكتب المرادف المناسب في كل فراغ ثم اضغط "تحقق من الإجابات"
✅ Answer Key:
1. distracted = confused
2. immediately = at once
3. adverse = awful
4. isolated = alone
5. development = growth
Exercise 2
📝 Instructions:
Write two other negative sides of mobile phones.
💡 فكّر في تأثيرات أخرى سلبية للهواتف المحمولة وأكتبها بالإنجليزية
💡 Sample Answers:
1. Mobile phones can cause eye strain and headaches from staring at the screen for too long.
الهواتف المحمولة يمكن أن تسبب إجهاد العين والصداع من التحديق في الشاشة لفترة طويلة.
2. Using mobile phones while walking or driving can lead to dangerous accidents.
استخدام الهواتف المحمولة أثناء المشي أو القيادة يمكن أن يؤدي إلى حوادث خطيرة.
More ideas:
- Cyberbullying and online harassment
- Addiction to social media
- Reduced physical activity
- Poor posture (text neck)
ملاحظات للتعلم
🎯 الهدف من الدرس:
تعلم المفردات المتعلقة بالتأثيرات السلبية للهواتف المحمولة وكيفية استخدام المرادفات.
📖 ملخص النص:
يتحدث النص عن الآثار السلبية لاستخدام الهواتف المحمولة مثل:
- تشتيت الانتباه والغضب
- التأثير السلبي على الحياة الاجتماعية
- الشعور بالوحدة والعزلة
- تطور العادات السيئة مثل قلة النوم
💡 نصيحة للتعلم:
حاول استخدام الكلمات الجديدة في جمل من تأليفك لتثبيت المعلومات في ذاكرتك!