"The Inside Book" Reading Assessment

Hello students! Today you are going to learn about how COVID-19 works, and how to deal with it. You will be reading a short story called "The Inside Book" written and illustrated by Matthew Griffiths. 

IN07 OA 04: Identificar y usar estrategias para apoyar la comprensión de los textos escuchados: Hacer predicciones. Escuchar con un propósito. Usar conocimientos previos. Focalizar la atención en palabras y/o expresiones clave. Utilizar apoyos como imágenes y gestos del hablante. Preguntar para clarificar o corroborar información en interacciones. Confirmar predicciones. Resumir alguna idea con apoyo.

School: Colegio Particular Manquimávida, Chiguayante. 

Context: Public School

Grade: 7°A

Unit 1: Feelings and Emotions

During this webquest: 

• The learner's task is, before reading, make predictions about the story, brainstorm vocabulary based on their own knowledge and experiences living with COVID-19. During reading they have to highlight expressions and words they do not know. And after reading, they have to confirm predictions, find the meaning of the words and expressions already highlighted. Finally, answer questions, and write a reflection.  
• The learner can use online dictionaries and translators. 

By the end of this webquest:

• Students will be able to recognize frequent expressions and vocabulary related to COVID-19.
• Students will have navigation skills as the task requires the use different online tools such as dictionary and translator.

Step 1: Open the following link https://storyberries.com/bedtime-stories-the-inside-book-kids-stories-about-covid-19/ 

• Then, read the title of the story and then do a skimming of the text.
• After you read it, you will be doing a brainstorming and making predictions based on your own knowledge.
• Any idea of what the text will be about? key words? expressions? Here is a hint: wear a mask. People can't go outside. 

Step 2: Now start reading the story.

• There is an audio attached that you must listen, it would help you to understand better. 
• You must highlight the words and expressions that you are not familiar with. 
• Pay attention to the illustrations, they also help to have a better understanding of the paragraphs' content.

Step 3: After reading the story, you have to confirm your predictions. Were they correct? 

• Now, open the following dictionary: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/ and look for the meaning of the words that you highlighted. You can also use the translator https://www.deepl.com/es/translator for expressions.
•  Write down in your notebook or in a word file the list of the words, expressions and their meanings in english and spanish. You have to include at least 10. Here is an example:                                                                                                          

• Answer the following questions related to the story: 

         1. Why they can't go outside?

         2. How the virus travels from other people? 

         3. Why do we have to wash our hands constantly?

         4. Provide a synonym for the expression "keep space between us". 

         5. What do you do at home to not get bored as the boy in the story? 

         6. Which is the main reason why do we have to stay inside home?

        7. What is the meaning of "grown-ups"? 

• Read the following passage:

"Being stuck inside can be lonely, and the virus is scary. We're all in this together though. It's okay to feel sad sometimes. We should tell the grown-ups how we feel, and be kind to each other"

What do you think about feeling lonely and sad during this pandemic? Have you ever felt like that? Have you enjoyed your time at home?  

Write a short reflection about your feelings during the lockdown. There are no incorrect answers. You can use https://www.deepl.com/es/translator to help your writing. 

Good Job! You have finished this webquest succesfully.