Reading: Reading for Detail: A2 Lesson 1: Understanding Specific Information in Short, Simple Narratives & Descriptions
CEFR Level: A2 (Elementary)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Reading for Detail
Specific Focus: Understanding Specific Information in Short, Simple Narratives & Descriptions
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Read a short story (narrative) or a description and understand specific details.
- Find information about who, what, where, when, and why in these texts.
- Answer questions about details in the narratives or descriptions.
Hello Cambodian Learners!
When you read a short story about someone's day, or a description of a place like a market in Battambang, it's important to understand the details. Who are the people? What are they doing? Where are they? Knowing these details helps you get a clear picture of what you're reading. This is called "reading for detail."
Reading for Specific Information
When you read for detail, you look for specific facts and information in the text. Let's try with an example. Click the text to hear it.
Sreyneath has a small dog. Its name is Koko. Koko likes to play with a red ball in the garden. Sreyneath plays with Koko every afternoon.
Question: What is the dog's name?
Answer: Koko
Question: What does Koko like to play with?
Answer: a red ball
Practice Time!
Activity 1: Find the Details!
Read each short text. Then, answer the questions about the details by clicking the correct option.
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
You are doing well at finding specific information in stories and descriptions! This is a very important skill for understanding everything you read in English.
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Note for Educators/Platform Development: This lesson focuses on reading for specific details in A2-level short narratives and descriptions. Activities involve answering multiple-choice questions based on the text. Ensure Web Speech API is supported. Use clear texts with explicit details and relevant images. Placeholder images are used.
