Hi, everyone. It's Jennifer here with another oral reading fluency lesson.
Reading aloud can help build fluency
confidence in English, but it helps to have two things: a clear model and
meaningful content. I'd like to provide that for you. I want you to care about
what you read because the goal is to read aloud with expression.
You don't have to sound exactly like me, but you need to say the words like you mean them.
We're going to read this text four times.
So, what will we be reading about?
Professions.
Jobs we can have. I want us to think about how important that choice is.
Have you already chosen a career?
Maybe you're just getting ready to choose one.
Before we read, let's talk about vocabulary. All the words in this text are
high frequency words. I wrote this text with words you need to know for everyday
communication in English. If there are new words for you, look them up in a dictionary.
Here are some words I think you already know, but I want you to pay attention to how I'm using them.
Decision is a noun. Learn the collocation "make a decision."
Decide is the verb form. We can use it with or without an object.
For example, I can't decide what to do. I'm still trying to decide.
Choice is a noun learn the collocation make a choice
Choose is the verb. Like the verb decide, it can be transitive or intransitive.
Look at these examples.
It's time to choose a profession.
It's hard to choose.
Trade refers to a job that requires special skill. By trade, a person can be a plumber or a carpenter.
Trades are usually jobs that involve working with our hands.
Note this collocation: learn a trade. You'll hear it in the text.
Kill as you know is a verb, but it doesn't always mean to take another person's life. To kill could
also mean to stop something, as in kill all hope...
kill a dream.
That's how I use it in the text.
Run is another verb with more than one meaning.
In the text, I mentioned the possibility of running for political office.
Here "running" means to try to become elected for a political position,
such as a mayor or president.
Let's start reading. This first time you only need to listen and understand.
For our second reading, I'd like you to listen and repeat.
Pay attention to how I link words and which words I stress.
Note my intonation. When does my voice rise and when does it fall?
It's time for a third reading. We're going to read together, but we're not going to rush.
We'll read slowly enough for you to stay in control of your pronunciation.
Let's read smoothly and clearly.
This will be our fourth and final reading.
Let's read together at a natural pace. If it's too fast, go back and practice with the slower reading. Okay?
What do you think matters most when a person chooses a profession?
Should we listen to other people's opinions when they give us career advice?
Let me know in the comments.
That's all for now. If you enjoyed reading aloud with me, please like, this video and be sure to subscribe.
As always, thanks for watching and happy studies!
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