Assignment C - Part 2.

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Activities

Three follow-up activities for exploiting the authentic text with advanced students

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First Activity
a) A dictionary activity, for vocabulary and dictionary skills development AFTER the class have
read or listened to your selected text.

This could be used later in the same lesson or in another lesson. You can use the vocabulary items
you have selected for pre-teaching or make a different selection. The vocabulary must be from the
text or clearly relevant to the text.
Word Quest
Name of Activity

20 minutes
Time

• Strengthen dictionary skills for word exploration and

comprehension.
Aims
• Enhance vocabulary understanding by exploring word
transformations and synonyms.
• Hand out dictionaries.
• Read instructions and explain activity to students.
Teacher’s Instructions • Monitor and help students if needed.
• At the end of the activity, students will repeat the words with
teacher for consolidation and pronunciation improvement.
• Worksheets

Materials • Dictionaries or online resources for word exploration

• Reading text

Student Worksheet

Dictionary Skills: Word Quest

Section A

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Using the tablet provided, find out the definition, pronunciation, and word class of the following
words found in the text:

1. Intensity
Definition : _____________________________________________________________
Pronunciation : _____________________________________________________________
Word class in the article: ______________________________________________________
2. Resistance
Definition : _____________________________________________________________

Pronunciation : _____________________________________________________________

Word class in the article: ______________________________________________________

3. Accountable
Definition : _____________________________________________________________

Pronunciation : _____________________________________________________________

Word class in the article: ______________________________________________________

4. Yield
Definition : _____________________________________________________________

Pronunciation : _____________________________________________________________

Word class in the article: ______________________________________________________

5. Moderate
Definition : _____________________________________________________________

Pronunciation : _____________________________________________________________

Word class in the article: ______________________________________________________

6. Detected
Definition : _____________________________________________________________

Pronunciation : _____________________________________________________________

Word class in the article: ______________________________________________________

7. Participants

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 Definition : _____________________________________________________________

Pronunciation : _____________________________________________________________

Word class in the article: ______________________________________________________

Section B
Please complete the following table by using the dictionary in front of you:
Word Past Form Synonyms
Exercise a) _______ Workout, Activity
(Exercised)
Brain Brained b) _______
(Mind, Intellect)
Health Healthed c) _______
(Fitness, Wellness)
Memory Memoried d) _______
(Recall,
Remembrance)
Thinking e) _______ Cognition,
Intellection
(Thought)
Aerobic Aerobically f) _______
(Cardiovascular)
Inflammation g) _______ Swelling, Irritation
(Inflamed)
Cognitive Cognized h) _______
Mental, Intellectual

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 Second Activity
b) An activity which requires students to use online resources
This task should be designed for use in a follow-up lesson. It should require students to find out
more about the topic, or something clearly related to the original topic, of the text.
You must provide a worksheet for the students. This should include clear instructions for students to
follow. In the worksheet you MUST give examples of websites students can use for this activity.

A Deeper Dive! (Dive Deeper into Exercise and Brain Health)

Name of Activity

20 minutes
Time

• Use online resources to expand your understanding of exercise's

Aims impact on brain health.

• Hand out worksheet for students.

• Read instructions and explain activity to students.
Teacher’s Instructions • Set 20-minute limit.
• Monitor students and assist if needed.
• Receive feedback and discuss activity.
• Worksheet for online research
Materials • Student laptops, tabs or cell phones.

Student Worksheet

A Deeper Dive
Section A
Instructions:
1. Choose a Topic: Select one aspect of exercise's influence on brain health that interests you
the most from the provided article.
• Example Topics: Benefits of aerobic exercise on memory, Effects of inflammation on
brain function, Relationship between exercise and cognitive abilities, etc.
2. Online Exploration: Use the internet to find reputable sources and gather more information
about your chosen topic. You can use websites like:
• Healthline (www.healthline.com)
• Mayo Clinic (www.mayoclinic.org)

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 • Harvard Health Publishing (www.health.harvard.edu)
• National Institutes of Health (www.nih.gov)
• Medical News Today (www.medicalnewstoday.com)
• BBC Health (www.bbc.co.uk/health)
3. Research Guidelines:
• Explore at least two different sources to gather information.
• Take notes on key points, statistics, findings, and any interesting details you
discover.
• Look for scientific studies or expert opinions that support or expand on the
information from the provided article.
4. Worksheet Recording: Use the table below to document your findings:
Topic Chosen: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Website 1:
Key Points/Information:

Website 2:
Key Points/Information:

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 Section B
After exploring the websites and recording your findings, answer the following questions:

1. What new information did you learn from each website that was not in the original article?

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

2. Did the websites provide any conflicting information or differing opinions? How did you
reconcile this?

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

3. Were there any common themes or additional insights across multiple sources?

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

4. How has this additional information changed or enhanced your understanding of the chosen
topic?

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

5. If you were to further research this topic, what specific aspect would you want to explore
next?

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Reflection: Write a brief paragraph summarizing any new insights or interesting facts you
discovered from your exploration:

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

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 Third Activity
C) Follow-Up Activity
Another activity clearly related to your text in some way to be used in a later lesson.

Creative Writing Challenge: "Brain-Boosting Exercise Plan"

Name of Activity

40 – 60 minutes (Over two periods)

Time

• Create a fictional brain-boosting exercise plan based on the

Aims concepts explored in the text about exercise and brain health.

• Introduce the creative writing task.

• Guide students through brainstorming and creating their
Teacher’s Instructions exercise plans.
• Encourage diverse presentation methods.
• Prompt reflection on the experience.
• Writing materials
Materials • drawing supplies (for visual presentations)

Student Worksheet

Brain-Boosting Exercise Plan

Section A
Instructions:
1. Review the provided article on exercise's impact on brain health and any additional insights
from online sources.

2. Think creatively about exercises that might specifically benefit brain health. Consider
elements such as cardiovascular activities, mental challenges, coordination exercises, etc.

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 3. Your Plan

Develop a brain-boosting exercise plan by including the following:

Title of Plan: ____________________________

Exercise/Activity 1:

Description:

Duration/Frequency:

Benefits for Brain Health:

Exercise/Activity 2:

Description:

Duration/Frequency:

Benefits for Brain Health:

Exercise/Activity 3:

Description:

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Duration/Frequency:

Benefits for Brain Health:

Challenge/Puzzle:

Description:

Benefits for Brain Health:

4. Presentation Options

Choose one of the following ways to present your brain-boosting exercise plan:

• Write a detailed plan with explanations for each exercise.

• Create an illustrated booklet showcasing each exercise.

• Design a poster or infographic displaying your brain-boosting plan visually.

Section B
Reflection: After creating your brain-boosting exercise plan, reflect on the following:

1. What challenges did you face in designing exercises that target brain health?

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

2. How do you think your brain-boosting plan could positively impact individuals' cognitive
abilities and overall well-being?

__________________________________________________________________________

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