Warm up questions:
Do you like reading? Why or why not?
How often do you read?
Where do you like to read?
When do you usually read books?
What kind of books do you like? Why?
What kind of books do you dislike? Why?
What is your favorite book?
Do you buy books or borrow books from the library or your friends?
Do you read books on your smart phone or computer?
Who is your favorite writer?
I/ Vocabularies:
to publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ = to print
example:
The journal doesn't publish correspondence from readers.
Publishing house (n)
example:
Publishing house skilled work is supplied with professionally prepared experts and workers.
Author = writer (n)
example:
The original author is unknown.
Title (n)
example:
The full title of the book is The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire, but it's too long that's why most people don't even know it.
Book cover (n)
example:
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Best-seller (n)
example:
When you see “best-seller” written on the cover of a book that is most likely a market strategy.
Content (n)
To brainstorm
Example:
Brainstorm as many ideas as possible
Copyright (n)
Example:
Who owns the copyright on this song?
Literature /ˈlɪtrətʃər/ (n)
example:
Classic literature never goes out of print.
E-book = electronic book ## hard-copy (n)
example:
E-books are greener than hard-copy books as they don’t use paper.
to review = to write a feedback
example:
He was the King of book reviews in The Eye, a student magazine.
Bookworm (n)
Bookshop = bookstore (n)
Bookshelf (n)
To spend time/ money on doing something
Example:
I usually spend 2 or 3 hours on reading books everyday
Bedtime reading
Skimming / skim-read = speed reading
example:
During reading tests, students usually skim-read to save time.
Genre /ˈʒɑːnrə/ = kind = type (n)
A musical/film genre
example:
What genre does the book fall into - comedy or tragedy?
Convenient /kənˈviːniənt/ (adj) # inconvenient
example:
A bike is a very convenient way of getting around.
Enjoyment = pleasure (n)
example:
It's sad if he never gets any enjoyment out of his job any more.
Plot /plɑːt/ (n)
example:
The novel has a complicated plot that is sometimes difficult to follow.
Character /ˈkærəktər/ (n)
example:
She had Mickey Mouse or some other Disney characters on her sweater.
The main hero/heroine (n)
example:
Harry Potter, the main hero of the story, displays strong will and bravery which are needed to conquer the Evil.
Twist (n) = a sudden change in a story
example:
There's an unexpected twist in the plot towards the end of the book.
To borrow
II/ Useful Phrases & Expressions:
It's the worst book I've ever read # It's the best book I've ever read
To put something down
Example:
The book is so interesting that I can't put it down
To stay up all night
Example:
I love that book so much and I will stay up all night to finish it.
I see myself a bit in the character of...
Part and parcel of something
example:
Reading books is part and parcel of my everyday's life.
to sharpen someone's critical thinking
example:
Reading books regularly while growing up can help to sharpen a child's critical thinking.
Story map:
Exposition = background /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
Exposition explains where events take place, what happened before the story begins, and the background of the characters.
Rising action
It includes the events leading up to the main problem or conflict.
Climax /ˈklaɪmæks/
It is the most important and exciting part in the development of a story, when the main problem reaches the highest point.
Falling action
It is the part of the plot when the characters work to solve the problem or conflict.
Resolution /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
The end of the story that includes solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation.
III/ Types of Books:
1. Fiction /ˈfɪkʃən/
example:
That book is a work of fiction and not based on any historical facts.
2. Nonfiction
example:
I prefer nonfiction, because it's a better food for my brain.
The Most Popular Genres:
1. Action and Adventure
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
2. Classic
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
3. Comic and Graphic Novel
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
4. Crime and Detective
Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
5. Drama
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
6. Fairy Tale
Rapunzel by Brothers Grimm
7. Fable /ˈfeɪ·bəl/
The tortoise and the hare by Aesop
8. Fan-fiction
Harry Potter And The Method of Rationality by Eliezer Yudkowsky
9. Fantasy
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
10. Historical Fiction
Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell
11. Horror /ˈhɒrər/
It by Stephen King
12. Humor
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
13. Legend = myth = folktale /ˈledʒənd/ /mɪθ/
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle
14. Mystery /ˈmɪstəri/
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
15. Romance /roʊˈmæns/
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L James
16. Science Fiction (Sci-Fi) /ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪk.ʃən/
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
17. Biography/ Autobiography /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
18. Poetry /ˈpoʊətri/
The Odyssey by Homer
19. Self-help Book = self development book
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
20. Periodicals /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
newspaper /ˈnuːzˌpeɪpɚ/
magazine /ˌmæɡəˈziːn/
journal /ˈdʒɝːnəl/
21. Reference Books
dictionary /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
encyclopedia /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/
atlas /ˈætləs/ , etc.
22. Textbook
23. Sportsbook
24. Business book
IV. Useful words to describe books:
Positive adjectives:
action-packed
addictive
adventurous
amusing
believable
breathtaking
easy-to-read
emotional
entertaining
exciting
fascinating
glorious
hilarious
historical
informative
inspirational
life-like
interesting
memorable
motivating
mysterious
unpredictable
realistic
romantic
touching
unexpected
unique
Positive adjectives:
- creepy
- confusing
- terrifying
scary
silly = goofy
simple
predictable
complicated
tear-jerking
sad
boring
heartbreaking
tragic
Questions:
Do you like reading hard-copies or e-books? Why?
Is it expensive to buy hard-copy books in your country?
Is it possible to read e-books for free in your country?
Do you usually read for leisure or for study/work purposes?
Do you read a lot?
Do you think that reading fiction novels is more interesting than reading nonfiction books?
What is your favorite genre of books?
What will you choose: a thriller or a humorous story?
Do you like fantasy books?
What do you think about comic books?
What is the scariest book you have ever read?
What's the funniest one?
What's the most romantic?
What's the worst book you've ever read?
Have you ever cried while reading a heart-breaking moment in a book?
What do you prefer: to read a book or to watch a movie?
Have you ever read a book more than once? If yes, do you still keep this book?
Do you have a favorite author? who is he or she?
Who is your favorite book character? Why do you like him/her?
What's the latest book you read?
Have you ever fallen asleep while reading?
Have you ever given books as gifts?
Do you think it’s important for children to read regularly?
Do you think people now read less as compared to those in the past?
Have you ever tried to read a book in English?
More practice!!!
Introduce your favorite book:
1) What is it's name and who is the author.
2) Tell some words about the protagonist and the other important characters.
3) Describe the plot using the story map.
4) Tell what you like and don't like in this book.
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