L6.1, Skimming & Error Correction

Lesson Outcomes: 1) Trainess will be able to apply established techniques to skim a text for gist and main points and identify punctuation errors in sentences. 2) They will know how to use Wikipedia to look up info on a topic and they will be familiar with some general information about Ruwais.

Grammar Practice

  1. Reveiw the process of skimming. Look up the word congestion, if you do not know its meaning. Then, skim the story about congestion and complete the Multiple Choice Quiz (Skimming)

  2. Use the correct punctuation in sentences. Go to What is a Sentence (Error Correction)
    Choose activity No. 1, formal letter and work with a timer to correct the mistakes.

  3. Tell whether sentences are correct or not in the Correct or Incorrect Quiz. (Error Correction)
Teacher resources: Worksheets on skimming and additional resources.


Online Search



The topic today is Ruwais. Use Wikipedia to get information about this location and answer the following questions:
  1. Where is Ruwais located in relation to Abu Dhabi city?
    (Enter your answer as No. 1 in the Answers field, and copy and paste the URL address for the page you found the answer on in the Link 1 field.)

  2. When was the Ruwais Refinery commissioned?
    (Enter your answer as No. 2 in the Answers field.)

  3. Describe the Ruwais Housing complex in your own words--25 words.
    (Enter your answer as No. 3 in the Answers field.)

  4. Where can we find details about the international school in Ruwais?
    (Give a link to more information in the Link 2 field.)

Enter your answers below and submit:

Topic:
Answers:
Link 1:
Link 2:
Name:
Emp. No.:

simple html form

Typing Practice

Go to Sense-lang.org's Touch Typing and complete Lesson 2:



When you reach the message, If you are ready it is recommended... exit the lesson.


Extra Practice
You've finished all exercises for the day... What next?

Do you know what a hitchhhiker is? Read the story, The Hitchhiker, and complete the multiple choice quiz.