Selection of books suitable for recreational reading

Course Description

In this unit, students will learn to analyze the synopsis and cover of a book to determine if it is suitable for recreational reading. They will focus on developing skills of analysis and evaluation of the information provided in the synopsis and cover, to make informed decisions about which books to select for their recreational reading time. To achieve this, they will be presented with different examples of book synopses and covers and taught how to identify key elements that will allow them to determine if a book is appropriate for their age and interests. In addition, they will be encouraged to explore and discover different literary genres, encouraging them to leave their comfort zone and try new books that can broaden their reading horizon. Throughout the unit, students will have the opportunity to interact with their peers and share their opinions about the books they have read. They will also be encouraged to keep track of the books they have selected and create a short report on each one, highlighting their personal opinion of the work. By the end of the unit, students will have developed critical book analysis and selection skills, which will be useful both in their free time and in their academic life.

Course Competencies

• Ability to analyze and evaluate the information provided in the synopsis and cover of a book.
• Making informed decisions about which books to select for recreational reading.
• Exploration and discovery of different literary genres.
• Interaction and active participation in book discussions with peers.
• Registration and preparation of reports on the selected books, expressing personal opinions about each one.

Course requirements

• Books suitable for recreational reading, varying in genre, theme and level of complexity.
• Access to a library or online resources for searching and selecting books.
• Notebook or diary to keep track of the selected books and prepare reports.
• Active participation in the discussions and activities proposed in class.

Unit 1: Selecting books suitable for recreational reading

In this unit, students will learn to analyze the synopsis and cover of a book to determine if it is suitable for recreational reading. They will focus on developing skills of analysis and evaluation of the information provided in the synopsis and cover, to make informed decisions about which books to select for their recreational reading time.

General objective

Develop the ability to analyze the synopsis and cover of a book to determine its suitability for recreational reading.

Specific objectives

1. Identify the key elements of a book synopsis.
2. Recognize the important aspects of a book cover that can influence the choice of recreational reading.

Themes

1. Elements of a book synopsis
2. Important aspects of a book cover

Activities

• Activity 1: Analysis of the synopsis

  Students will be given several book synopses and in groups will be asked to identify the key elements of each synopsis, discuss their relevance to the overall understanding of the book, and share their conclusions with the class.

• Activity 2: Evaluation of covers

  Students will bring different books with their respective covers, they will analyze in pairs the important aspects of each cover and present to the group the elements that they consider influential for the reading choice.

Assessment

Students will be evaluated through their participation in the synopsis analysis and cover evaluation activities, as well as their ability to identify key elements and explain their relevance in selecting books for recreational reading.

Duration

This unit will take place over 2 weeks.

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