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Advanced English Lesson - The Active Reader

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Pronunciation:

1. By the end of this century, they'll have found the cure for many diseases.
2. I will have learned everything for my test tomorrow if I study hard today.
3. By the year 2027, I will have bought a house.
4. By next November, I will have received my promotion.
5. He will have been in New York for ten years at the end of this month.

What’s your opinion? (talk about it like you mean it)

1. We are taken to other worlds while reading.


2. Paper books will all be replaced by e-books.
3. Children aren't encouraged to have the habit of reading anymore.

VOCABULARY

I like to ponder over the things that I read.


Ponder before making any decision.
The police tried to trace the call without success.
They've been trying to trace the missing boy.

This kind of book doesn't spark my curiosity.


You'll get the hang of it as you go.
Things just aren't adding up.
By reading between the lines I can tell she isn't OK.

The class will be here soon and they should eat first.
The family will get together on Friday at their cabin.
The group decided to leave their equipment on the bus.
The audience clapped their hands as the star came on stage.

Case Study

You are the manager of a store and have noticed recently that the
computer records and amount of money in your cash register don't add
up. Your employees may be doing something wrong. You believe they
are all trustworthy, but you must confront them about the missing money.
What do you do?
The Active Reader
A famous quote by René Descartes points out that "the reading of all
good books is like a conversation with the finest men of past
centuries." Good readers don't only decode graphic symbols into ideas
and images; they compare what is being presented to their existing
knowledge on the subject. Initially, it sounds bizarre to tell a friend you
had a debate with the author of the book you are currently reading
because it is not technically a debate, but it sure is an excellent and
intriguing exercise. Obviously, some gripping stories will drive your
curiosity to the last page as fast as possible. Try this the next time you
read a book. When you are finished reading it, reflect on and review
what you read, and how it compares to your experiences, how it
challenges your principles and life outlook; then keep the book or throw
the knowledge gained away.
You can engage with the author as you go, not just when you finish the book. Ponder over the
issues presented, take notes, and try to apply the ideas; then add it to your bucket of knowledge
in that area. As authoritative as a literary work may be considered in a certain field, it should not
be taken as the only trustworthy source of information.
Books can carry a reader to new worlds and through many new
experiences. Reading can be a form of escape and adventure
for the reader. But there is more on a page than the words you
read. You can discover what the author was thinking or feeling
when they wrote the book. Also, there is symbolism, political
persuasions, and hidden values that the author tried to portray
as he/she wrote the words. After you have learned to read
between the lines, you will be able to understand the author's
state of mind at the time of writing the book, which will help guide
your reading and help you better understand the author's
intentions.

Define together

intention bizarre

persuasion gripping

quote initially

previous trustworthy
LISTENING COMPREHENSION

1- What does René Descartes say about reading good books?

2- What does an active reader do, besides just reading the words?

3- What should a reader do after finishing a book?

4- How can a reader engage with the author while reading a book?

5- Why should a book not be the only source of trustworthy information?

6- What can you learn about the author when you read between the lines?

7- How can understanding the author’s state of mind help you read better?

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