L1 Introduction Plan

Lesson Outline: L1 reading writing
1. Warm-up: Reading Habits Discussion (10 minutes)
Objective: To activate prior knowledge and engage students in discussing reading

habits.
 Activity: Pair Discussion

o Students discuss in pairs:
 How often they read academic texts.

 What strategies they use when they encounter difficult texts.
 How they approach writing essays based on readings.
o Each pair reports back to the class, and the teacher writes key points
on the board.
 Follow-up Questions:
o "What is the biggest challenge you face when reading academic
texts?"
o "Do you find writing based on reading more difficult? Why?"
2. Reading Strategy Introduction: Skimming and Scanning (10-15 minutes)
Objective: To teach students how to quickly identify key information in academic

texts.
 Activity: Skimming and Scanning Practice

o Hand out a short academic article or excerpt (1-2 pages).
o Students work in pairs to quickly skim the text, identifying the main
idea and structure (introduction, key points, conclusion).
o Then, ask students to scan the text to find specific information (e.g.,
definitions, data, key terms).
 Discussion:
o Have a brief discussion on how skimming and scanning differ and
when each technique is most useful.
o Ask students to share what they found from the text in pairs.
o Critical Thinking: Analyzing. Read the last paragraph of the reading
again. How do you think the filmmakers want people to feel after
watching the film? Write three words or phrases. Share your ideas
with a partner.
3. Reading for Analysis: Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details (15
minutes)
Objective: To develop skills for identifying and analyzing main ideas and
supporting details in academic texts.
 Activity: Annotating a Text

o Provide a longer excerpt (2-3 pages) from an academic text on a
familiar topic.
o In pairs, students annotate the text:
 Highlight the main idea in each paragraph.
 Underline supporting evidence or examples.
 Write notes in the margins summarizing key points.
 Class Feedback:
o Review as a class, asking different pairs to share the main idea and
supporting details from specific paragraphs.
o Discuss why identifying main ideas is crucial for academic writing.
4. Writing Focus: Paraphrasing and Summarizing (20 minutes)
Objective: To practice paraphrasing and summarizing information from texts for

academic writing.
 Activity: Paraphrasing Practice

o Provide students with 2-3 key sentences from the text they just read.
o Students work individually to rewrite each sentence in their own

words, avoiding direct copying.
o In pairs, students compare paraphrased sentences and discuss any
differences.
 Activity: Summarizing Practice
o Have students write a short summary (3-4 sentences) of the entire text
using their notes and annotations.
o Class Discussion: Discuss the difference between paraphrasing and
summarizing, and why both are essential in academic writing.
5. Writing Skills: Structuring an Essay (20 minutes)
Objective: To guide students in organizing academic essays (introduction, body

paragraphs, conclusion).
 Activity: Essay Outline Exercise

o Distribute handouts with a sample essay structure (introduction, thesis
statement, body paragraph topics, conclusion).
o Break the students into small groups and assign each group to focus
on one part of the essay (introduction, body paragraph, or conclusion).
o Ask each group to discuss what makes a good
introduction/body/conclusion. They should write down the key
components of each section.
 Class Discussion:
o Groups share their findings, and the teacher fills in any missing points
on the board (e.g., strong thesis statements, topic sentences,
transitions between paragraphs).
o Provide an example of an essay introduction and let students critique
it based on what they’ve learned.
6. Group Activity: Writing a Collaborative Essay (20 minutes)
Objective: To apply reading and writing strategies through a collaborative essay

exercise.
 Activity: Collaborative Essay Writing

o Divide the class into groups of 3-4 students. Each group is tasked with
writing one part of a short essay (Introduction, Body Paragraph 1,
Body Paragraph 2, Conclusion) based on the text from earlier.
o Assign one group to write the introduction, two groups to write
different body paragraphs, and one group to write the conclusion.
o After 10 minutes of writing, have each group read their section aloud.
 Class Feedback:
o Review the essay as a class and discuss how well the sections flow
together. Discuss areas for improvement (transitions, clarity,
cohesion).
7. Conclusion and Reflection (10 minutes)
Objective: To summarize the lesson and encourage students to reflect on their

reading and writing strategies.
 Activity: Class Discussion

o Ask students to reflect on the following:
 "What is one new reading strategy you learned today that you
will use in the future?"
 "What was the most challenging part of writing an academic
essay?"
o Encourage students to share one specific goal they will set for
themselves in improving their reading and writing skills.
Homework Assignment:
Objective: To practice integrating reading and writing skills into a cohesive

assignment.
 Activity: Response Essay

o Students are asked to write a short (300-500 word) response essay
based on the academic text used in class.
o They should summarize the main ideas of the text, provide their own
analysis, and include paraphrased information from the reading.
o Emphasize the use of proper essay structure (introduction, body,
conclusion) and the integration of paraphrasing and summarizing
techniques.
Assessment:
 Participation: Evaluate students' contributions during discussions, group

work, and class activities.
 Writing: Assess students' paraphrasing, summarizing, and essay writing
based on clarity, organization, and correct use of reading material.
 Collaboration: Observe how well students work together during the group
writing and discussion activities.

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Lesson Outline: L1 reading writing

1. Warm-up: Reading Habits Discussion (10 minutes)

Objective: To activate prior knowledge and engage students in discussing reading

 Activity: Pair Discussion

 How often they read academic texts.

2. Reading Strategy Introduction: Skimming and Scanning (10-15 minutes)

Objective: To teach students how to quickly identify key information in academic

 Activity: Skimming and Scanning Practice

 Activity: Annotating a Text

4. Writing Focus: Paraphrasing and Summarizing (20 minutes)

Objective: To practice paraphrasing and summarizing information from texts for

 Activity: Paraphrasing Practice

o Students work individually to rewrite each sentence in their own

5. Writing Skills: Structuring an Essay (20 minutes)

Objective: To guide students in organizing academic essays (introduction, body

 Activity: Essay Outline Exercise

6. Group Activity: Writing a Collaborative Essay (20 minutes)

Objective: To apply reading and writing strategies through a collaborative essay

 Activity: Collaborative Essay Writing

7. Conclusion and Reflection (10 minutes)

Objective: To summarize the lesson and encourage students to reflect on their

 Activity: Class Discussion

Objective: To practice integrating reading and writing skills into a cohesive

 Activity: Response Essay

 Participation: Evaluate students' contributions during discussions, group

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