English Discoveries Magazine Pedagogical Guidelines

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English Discoveries Magazine | Pedagogical Guidelines
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Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Using the Pre and Post Reading Questions .......................................................................................... 2
Using the Glossary/ Bi-lingual Dictionary ............................................................................................. 2
Using the Current Issue ........................................................................................................................ 2
Using the Previous Issues and Topics (Archives) .................................................................................. 3
Magazine Topics ................................................................................................................................... 4
Magazine Enrichment Articles Map ..................................................................................................... 6
Basic 1............................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic 2............................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic 3............................................................................................................................................... 8
English Discoveries Magazine: Pedagogical Guidelines
Introduction The aim of the English Discoveries magazine is to help learners become autonomous readers. The magazine provides relevant and current articles especially written in language suitable for the learners’ level: basic, intermediate and advanced.
It is updated monthly with at least three articles from a variety of general topics. A large archive of past articles is available, organized both according to the magazine issue and the topic. English Discoveries magazine provides learners with an opportunity to practice reading skills with authentic data. By blending the magazine with classroom work, the learners’ experience with reading online articles will be further enhanced.
Using the Pre and Post Reading Questions In order to enhance student’s learning experience, the magazine articles are accompanied by pre and post reading questions. These questions are intended to aid comprehension and also encourage students to take control of their own learning. The inclusion of pre-reading and post-reading questions provide added value to the magazine and free teachers to take advantage of other aspects.
Each magazine article is preceded by pre-reading questions that are designed to prepare learners for reading and raise their expectations about the text. This step is essential in helping learners become familiar with the contents of the article by drawing on their prior knowledge. We recommend that teachers use these questions as a warm-up activity either in pairs or with the whole class. Learners have a chance to share information or opinions and gain considerable background before reading the article. This step will naturally also present and activate the vocabulary needed and facilitate autonomous reading.
The multiple-choice post-reading questions are intended to facilitate the reading of the text. Teachers can guide the learners to use the post-reading questions in a variety of ways:
o Learners read the questions before reading the text in order to get a general picture of the information in the text.
o Learners read the text and answer the questions to help them focus on the important information/features of the text.
o Learners read the text and answer the questions to check their comprehension.
Students can check their answers and also click to see the actual answer to make sure that they have understood.
Using the Glossary/ Bi-lingual Dictionary Since the articles are all based on authentic and current texts, the content and the vocabulary are challenging, so a glossary has been provided to aid learners with unfamiliar vocabulary. Unfamiliar words and expressions that are essential for understanding the text and cannot be guessed from context are usually glossed.
Learners should use the glossary judiciously. We recommend that teachers encourage them to read the text by trying to guess unfamiliar words and by ignoring words that are not necessary for comprehension. This will build their confidence as readers.
The glossary can also be used as a pre-reading tool. Learners can try to predict the contents of the article based on the glossed words.
A bi-lingual students’ dictionary is also available for students to check a word or expression which does not appear in the glossary.
Using the Current Issue The current issue of the magazine opens automatically to the learner’s assigned level. Learners will have access to all levels, however, so they can read the article at the level they prefer. A learner may choose to do the first reading of the text at a lower level, and the second reading at a higher level.
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The current issue has three articles. The first article is the main article. However, we recommend that learners browse down the page of each issue and discover the contents.
There are a variety of ways we recommend teachers use each current issue:
o Teachers may wish to assign the main article to the whole class and utilize it for extensive/close reading. The class can discuss the pre-reading questions and teachers can present vocabulary needed to understand the text. The article can be read in the computer room or assigned as homework. The follow-up classroom lesson should focus on comparing reading strategies (scanning, skimming, using context clues), answering probing information questions and eliciting the learners’ personal opinions about the topic/ article.
o Teachers can have learners choose one of the articles to read. Learners can then use the information they accessed to prepare one of the following activities:
o Write 3-5 new questions about the text that other learners will answer.
o Summarize the text. o Write a cloze passage, eliminating nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. that
other learners will fill in. o Prepare a crossword puzzle using vocabulary from the text. o Enter a response in the Forum.
o Assign a jigsaw reading. Different groups read one of the articles online and later in the classroom form new groups in which learners report on the article to other learners. This provides an excellent opportunity to have learners use the information they read about in an oral activity.
Using the Previous Issues and Topics (Archives) This feature provides teachers with resources for many classroom activities:
o Guided Discussions – Use the archives as a basis for communicative oral activities. Teachers can prepare information gap activities about specific topics using articles have shared information.
o Debates – Learners can be sent to the archives to search for information related to debatable topics; i.e. cloning, computer games, etc.
o General Extension and Enrichment - Have students research a particular section which is connected to a topic they are learning about in class or on the
computer. For instance, if they are studying inventions, then teachers could ask them to browse the articles in the Science and Technology section and choose the best invention that is mentioned there.
o Project Work – Learners will find information regarding most topics and can easily search for data related to the topic. The fact that the articles are presented at the level of learners’ ability facilitates the research needed for the project.
o Writing Assignments – Learners can practice various writing skills; i.e. summarizing, comparing and contrasting, expressing opinions based on the articles. The articles also can serve as a model for expository writing.
Magazine Topics o World o Business o Science and Technology o Environment o Lifestyle o Arts and Entertainment o Sport o Health o General Interest o Education
Using the Magazine Enrichment Feature
Most units in English Discoveries Basic 1 - Advanced 3 now have a selection of magazine articles related to the topic of the unit. When students reach the end of a unit, you may refer them to the suggested articles. This is an opportunity to provide further reading for students.
The Magazine Enrichment articles expand on the topics of the units, providing students with additional information, vocabulary, and opportunities for discussion. Teachers can use these articles in a variety of ways, as described in the sections above. The articles offer interesting and enjoyable reading opportunities for students at all levels.
The Magazine Enrichment articles can be accessed through the lesson menu. A link will automatically take students to the article at the level at which they’re studying. Students will, however, have access to all levels, as well as to the other magazine features – the glossary and comprehension questions – normally accessed via the Community site.
Below, you’ll find a map of the articles at each level, according to unit. You can refer to this map when planning future lessons.
Magazine Enrichment Articles Map
Basic 1
Unit Magazine Articles Date Unit 1: Meet A Rock Star Feel the Music January, 2020
The Gipsy Kings March, 2009 Unit 2: Against The Law Girl Scouts Fight Cybercrime June, 2019
Puppies in Prison September, 2017 Unit 3: At The Restaurant Grandmother Chefs September, 2017
What's Up (and Down) in Dining? February 2017 Unit 4: On A Business Trip Working the Dream - at Hubud September 2015 Unit 5: Going Out Future Library August 2015
Little Libraries May 2012 Unit 6: About People Home is Where the Community is May 2017 Unit 7: For Sale Grab Your Phone and Shop August 2018
Bartering is Back September 2014 Unit 8: On The Move Scooters: Take Them or Leave Them July 2018
Get on Your Bike and Ride! September 2012 Unit 9: Health And Fitness Jumping for Joy April 2020
Punching Out Parkinson's! November 2018 The Daily Mile September 2018
Unit 10: Occupations The Gig Economy July 2019 Foods With Style! January 2018
Basic 2
Unit Magazine Articles Date Unit 1: Buying And Selling Check It Out - No Checkout! March 2018
Augmented Reality September 2016 Unit 2: Healthy Eating Salad in the City May 2016
Spice Up Your Health June 2016 Unit 3: Getting Help A Helping Hand September 2019
Building a Better Nursing Home June 2015 Gleaning January 2015
Unit 4: Sports The World's Longest Horse Race August 2019 Running Towards a dream May 2018 How High Can You Pogo? October 2017
Unit 5: Enjoy Your Meal! Welcome to Indigenous Cooking August 2019 Food Mash-ups November 2013 Feeding Friends with Free Food June 2011
Unit 6: Interesting People Gitanjali Rao: Teenage Scientist March 2020 People Who Don't Forget January 2018 It's a Bird, It's a Plane... It's Jetman! January 2017
Unit 7: Family Life Celebrating Motherhood Across the Globe
May 2010
Unit 8: A Bad Day Sleep On It! October 2018 Unit 9: Housing Earthships September 2014
Micro Homes October 2010 Unit 10: Hobbies Stay on Your Toes with Hiplet September 2016
Manga Mania! June 2012 The Art of Origami April 2012
Basic 3
Unit Magazine Articles Date Unit 1: Getting A Job The Job Interview That's All Fun and
Games! February 2015
How Would You Move Mount Fuji? August 2003 Unit 2: Business Matters Digital Signage July 2011 Unit 3: Planning A Vacation Roadside Attractions Around the
World June 2019
Unusual Hotels September 2010 Unit 4: Eating Out That's Not What I Ordered! October 2019
Sign to Dine December 2014 Unit 5: Traveling Abroad Country Profile: New Zealand May 2008 Unit 6: Emotions Colors, Colors, Everywhere September 2018 Unit 7: Making Excuses Unit 8: Tickets, Please! Stand Up for the Improvaneers! February 2020
Dogs on Display July 2019 Unit 9: Tickets, Please! Power Flowers April 2011
Living in a Greenhouse October 2007 Unit 10: Knowing A Second Language
Save the Languages! October 2017 Your Own Personal Translator August 2016 Virtual Mentors June 2014
Intermediate 1
Unit Magazine Articles Date Unit 1: Education Bringing the Learning Outdoors April 2016
Finland Says Goodbye to School Subjects April 2017 Minecraft in the Classroom March 2015
Unit 2: Away From Home Blue Spaces December 2019 Unit 3: Celebrations Night of the Radishes February 2019
Festivals, Food, and Fun September 2015 Unit 4: Bad Weather Save the Ice! November 2019
Bosai Girls to the Rescue! June 2018 Mirrors Bring Sunshine to a Small Town March 2016
Unit 5: Arts And Entertainment
Please Touch the Art! December 2019 Musical Vegetables December 2017 World Museums October 2013
Unit 6: At Work Video Conference Pro June 2020 Take Your Parents to Work Day April 2014
Unit 7: Sending A Package
Move It - With a Bike! August 2015 Commercial Drones are Taking Flight April 2015
Unit 8: Emergency EMILY - The Robot Lifeguard January 2017 Bandage of the Future January 2016 Tankchair July 2014
Unit 9: Banking Creative Collateral February 2019 Banking on Street Kids' Futures October 2012
Unit 10: Gadgets Hackathons February 2015 Print Your Own Products March 2013 Smartpen February 2011
Intermediate 2
Unit Magazine Articles Date Unit 1: Buying A Car Smart Roads June 2014
Flying High August 2013 Future Driving: Hybrids Versus Electric Cars
Augusts 2008
Unit 2: Accidents The Invictus Games June 2016 The Barefoot Hiker December 2011
Unit 3: Problems Quiet, Please! This Is A Party April 2003 Unit 4: Helping Out Skating Their Way to Success November 2019
A Rolling Robot That Helps Kids Learn July 2016 Unit 5: Dreams And Ambitions
The Sketchbook Project April 2019 Comic-Con! November 2017 Making Things at Maker Faire October 2014
Unit 6: Money Matters A Boy and a Bank November 2019 A Buy Nothing Christmas January 2005
Unit 7: Politics Step into the News February 2018 Unit 8: Instructions Airport Play Spaces May 2019
The Repair Cafe April 2017 Do These Socks Make You Happy? February 2016
Unit 9: Recycling Zero Waste Life February 2019 It Pays to Recycle July 2017 Rekindling Homes October 2013
Unit 10: Movie Making Virtual Reality in Film June 2016
Intermediate 3 Unit Magazine Articles Date Unit 1: Couples Unit 2: Sport And Fitness The Healthiest Snack April 2019
Badwater - The Hardest Footrace August 2017 Underwater Cycling October 2016
Unit 3: Problems At Work Open Offices: Helping or Hurting? February 2016 Unit 4: A Helping Hand Sneakers for the Streets October 2018
Learning on the Go April 2018
A Place to Call Home May 2016 Unit 5: Health And Happiness May You Live to 100! February 2020
For a Healthier You, Drink Tea! February 2014
Green Exercise May 2010
Playing for Hope November 2011
Unit 7: Restaurant Reviews May I Take Your Order? August 2011
Kitchen Science July 2005 Unit 8: Meeting People Humans of New York March 2014 Unit 9: Ecotourism Cancun's Underwater Sculpture
Garden January 2014
Exploring Ecotourism July 2013 Unit 10: Personality Types Can Boredom Be Good For You? July 2017
The Gift of Charisma September 2005 Brainwriting July 2005
Advanced 1
Unit Magazine Articles Date Unit 1: Cultural Differences Cultural Advertising November 2008 Unit 2: Life In The City Living on a Superblock February 2020
How Dark is Your Sky? June 2018 Songdo - The City of the Future August 2015
Unit 3: Dangerous Sports Taking a Ride Down a Volcano May 2017 Parkour March 2015 Cliff Diving August 2011
Unit 4: Complaints Mystery Shoppers May 2013 Unit 5: Business Strategies The World According to Instagram February 2018
Undercover Advertising January 2007 Unit 6: Communication The Birth of a Language April 2020
Robots Teach Social Skills November 2012 Cockpit Confusion May 2010
Unit 7: Medical Issues Fashionable Health February 2018 Baby Drivers October 2013 Allergy Apps January 2013
Unit 8: How Smart Are You?
Little Engineers October 2011 Brain Gyms July 2011 What is Intelligence? May 2007
Unit 9: Socially Conscious Business
Shoes That Grow July 2015 Cookie-Cutter Classrooms December 2013 Flip-Flop Art August 2013
Unit 10: Architecture Indigenous Architecture October 2019 Home under a Dome September 2019 The Guédelon Castle August 2016
Advanced 2
Unit Magazine Articles Date Unit 1: Telling The Truth I Thync, Therefore I Am April 2015
"Comfort Food" Helps Fight Stress October 2003 Unit 2: Business Careers Women Break the Code August 2014 Unit 3: Agreeing And Disagreeing
Letting Kids take Risks November 2014 Pester Power August 2012
Unit 4: Too Much Work Take A Stand - On Staying Healthy May 2015 Unit 5: People With Problems
School of Hope March 2019 Digital Medicine January 2018
Unit 6: Tell Me About it Backpack Desks July 2014 Lucky Day in India June 2010
Unit 7: Economics Kakeibo: The Japanese Art of Saving Money
March 2020
Recipe for Success February 2005 Unit 8: Interviews Fast Fashion May 2019 Unit 9: Artificial Intelligence
Domestic Robots February 2014 High-Tech Conversation Coach September 2013 Robots to the Rescue! May 2012
Unit 10: Space Exploration A First for Beth Moses April 2019 A Room with a View...of Earth August 2018
Advanced 3
Unit Magazine Articles Date Unit 1: Relationships Welcome to Twins Days! December 2018 Unit 2: Overcoming Difficulties
Super Suit March 2017 Summer Fun for Everyone August 2017 Listening to the Colors of Life November 2015
Unit 3: Business As Usual A Year Without Shopping April 2009 Unit 4: The Great Outdoors The Impossible First March 2019
Adventures Around the World May 2017 Extreme Camping May 2014
Unit 5: Exceptional Women Solar Mamas October 2019 The Future of Fashion October 2015
Unit 6: Truth And Lies Unit 7: Believe It Or Not Denmark's Hidden Giants July 2017
Bringing Back Extinct Animals April 2013 Trip to the Future December 2012
Unit 8: Strong Feelings Happy Happiness Day! May 2020 Have No Fear, VR is Here! November 2018
Unit 9: Learning And Technology
The Flipped Classroom March 2017 Online Education For All July 2015 Open Source Learning August 2012
Unit 10: Entrepreneurs Fashion That's Making a Difference April 2017 Kickstarter January 2012 The Company Name Game February 2005
Introduction
Using the Glossary/ Bi-lingual Dictionary
Using the Current Issue
Magazine Topics
Magazine Enrichment Articles Map

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