Reading A (continued) and Reading B
1. Reading A consolidating exercises 20 min.
Activity 1 Individual work: dictation
a. Books closed.
b. Read out some words, phrases or sentences learned in Reading A and students write them down.
c. Use overhead projector to check the work of some students or do peer-editing, i.e. ask students to check the work of fellow students.
Dictation:
In many organizations management tries to pay for computer systems by getting rid of clerical staff. But computer systems can not do the work of secretaries, so mangers spend a lot of their time faxing, filing, and opening the mail.
How to solve the problem? If organizations can not afford to hire extra staff, it’s time to cut down on paper-work. For example, write reports less often or not at all.
Activity 2 Match work
a. Books closed.
b. Use overhead projector to put the match work table on the screen and invite students to finish it off hand.
c. Check answers and explain if necessary.
d. Lead in to Reading B.
2. Reading B 30 min.
Activity 1 Individual work: finding out the difficulties
a. Students read the text with due attention to possible language difficulties and special terms.
b. Students raise questions concerning the difficulties found while reading.
c. Encourage students to join in the explanation of difficult points.
d. Comment on students’ performance.
Activity 2 Pair work: reviewing the expressions
a. Students work in pairs with one reading out language points or special terms and the other making a sentence, paraphrasing or translating.
b. Monitor the work and provide help if necessary.
Special terms and expressions:
Supervisor, data processing, directive, subordinate, execution ...
Activity 3 Group work: getting the ideas
a. Students work in groups to discuss the responsibilities of manager of information systems and summarize them.
b. Group representatives report about their work.
c. Invite peer comment and give feedback.
3. Assignment
a. Students preview Simulated Writing.
b. Students spare some time for the field work project.
