This reading comprehension activity, ‘Two in One’ asks students to answer questions about a short poem, which is about different compound words. It is aimed at developing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages them to recall details from the poem.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Two Moods from the Hill’ asks students to answer questions about a poem by Ernest Benshimol. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, draw conclusions, form opinions and think about word meanings.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Two Poems’ asks students to answer questions about two poems about losing a loved one. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information and think about word meanings.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Two Poems’ asks students to answer questions about two poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, make comparisons, form opinions and think about word meanings.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Two Poems with the Same Title: The Wind’ asks students to answer questions about two poems featuring the wind. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, draw conclusions and think about word meanings.
This understanding text activity, ‘What Is the Theme and Central Idea?’ explains to students about themes and central ideas. It is aimed at developing students’ awareness of semantics.
This short nonfiction text, ‘Y: Yeats’ features important factual background information about one of Ireland’s most famous poets, who also founded the country’s national theatre. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘You Are Old, Father William’ asks students to answer questions about Lewis Carroll’s poem featuring a father and his son. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, draw conclusions and think about word meanings.
This reading comprehension activity, ‘Young John’ asks students to answer questions about a poem about love. It is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of semantics and encourages students to recall information, draw conclusions, form opinions and think about word meanings.