Lesson Plan: Reading and Understanding Different Types of Texts

Subject: Languages (Scottish Curriculum) Level: Third Level Topic: Reading Desired Outcome: Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort, summarize, link, and use information from different sources. Focus on respect.

Lesson Duration: 60 minutes

Resources: - Various types of texts (e.g., newspaper articles, short stories, poems, online articles, etc.) - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Worksheets (optional)

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and explain the objective of the lesson: to develop their skills in reading and understanding different types of texts while focusing on respect. 2. Discuss the importance of respecting different perspectives and cultures when reading and interpreting texts.

Activity 1: Identifying Different Types of Texts (10 minutes): 1. Display different types of texts on the whiteboard or flipchart. 2. Ask students to identify the features of each text type (e.g., newspaper articles have headlines, bylines, and paragraphs; poems have stanzas and rhyme schemes). 3. Discuss the importance of recognizing these features to understand the purpose and structure of different texts.

Activity 2: Finding and Selecting Information (15 minutes): 1. Provide students with a selection of texts (e.g., newspaper articles, short stories, poems, online articles). 2. In pairs or small groups, ask students to read and identify key information from their assigned text. 3. Encourage students to discuss and justify their choices, considering the relevance and reliability of the information.

Activity 3: Sorting and Summarizing Information (15 minutes): 1. Distribute a worksheet or provide a template for students to sort and summarize the information they found in Activity 2. 2. Instruct students to categorize the information into main ideas or themes. 3. Encourage students to write a brief summary for each category, highlighting the key points.

Activity 4: Linking and Using Information (10 minutes): 1. Ask students to share their summaries with the class. 2. Facilitate a discussion on how the information from different texts can be linked or connected. 3. Encourage students to consider how the information they gathered can be used to gain a deeper understanding of a topic or issue.

Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Recap the importance of respecting different perspectives and cultures when reading and interpreting texts. 2. Emphasize the skills developed during the lesson: finding, selecting, sorting, summarizing, linking, and using information from different sources. 3. Assign a follow-up task, such as writing a reflective journal entry on how they can apply these skills in their daily lives.

Note: This lesson plan can be adapted and modified to suit the specific needs and preferences of the teacher and students.