Objectives (5 - 7 minutes)

1. Empower students to understand and interpret texts in English, improving their comprehension and analysis skills.
2. Teach students to identify key points and necessary information through English texts, allowing them to answer questions based on their interpretations.
3. Develop students' ability to make inferences from English texts, improving their critical thinking skills and understanding broader contexts.

Secondary Objectives:

• Encourage reading practice in English, improving students' fluency and comprehension.
• Foster classroom discussion in English, encouraging communication and collaboration among students.

Students should be encouraged to ask questions and actively participate in discussions. The teacher should provide clear feedback and guidance to help students improve their text interpretation skills.

Introduction (7 - 10 minutes)

1. Review of Previous Content: The teacher should start the lesson by briefly reviewing the vocabulary and grammatical structures that will be relevant for interpreting the texts. This may include reviewing verb tenses, prepositions, conjunctions, and other grammatical points that may affect the text's meaning. (3 minutes)

2. Problem Situations: Present students with two situations where interpreting English texts is essential. For example, the need to interpret an English news article for a school project, or the need to understand English instructions to use a new software or application. These situations should be presented as challenges that students will solve during the lesson. (2 minutes)

3. Contextualization: Explain to students the importance of being able to interpret English texts, not only for academic purposes but also in everyday situations. For example, the ability to read and understand English texts can be useful when traveling to English-speaking countries, using the internet, watching movies and series in English without subtitles, as well as being a valued skill in the job market. (2 minutes)

4. Topic Introduction: To spark students' curiosity and interest, the teacher can share some curiosities or interesting facts related to interpreting English texts. For example, they may mention that many English words have more than one meaning, depending on the context, and that text interpretation helps understand which meaning applies in each situation. Additionally, they may mention that good text interpretation also involves understanding the text's tone (whether it is formal, informal, serious, humorous, etc.) and the author's intention (to persuade, inform, entertain, etc.). (3 minutes)

Development (20 - 25 minutes)

1. General Understanding (5 minutes):

   • The teacher should start the theory by explaining to students that the first step in interpreting an English text is to obtain a general understanding of the text. This involves reading the text quickly and superficially to understand the general topic and main idea of the text.
   • To demonstrate this, the teacher can show a short English text to students (for example, a paragraph from a news article or a book) and ask them to read quickly and share their ideas about the general topic and main idea of the text.
   • The teacher should explain that, at this stage, the goal is not to understand all the details or all the words of the text, but only to obtain a general understanding of the content.

2. Identification of Key Information (5 minutes):

   • After the general understanding, the teacher should explain that the next step is to identify the key information in the text. This involves reading the text more carefully and paying attention to details that are important to understand the text's message.
   • To demonstrate this, the teacher can ask students to read the same text again and this time identify and note the key information. The teacher can then discuss the students' answers and explain how to identify key information in a text.
   • The teacher should emphasize that key information is usually presented at the beginning and end of a text or paragraph, and that it may include names, dates, places, events, facts, arguments, and so on.

3. Analysis and Inference (5 minutes):

   • The teacher should then explain that the last step in interpreting an English text is analysis and inference. This involves thinking critically about the text, making connections between different parts of the text, and making inferences or assumptions based on the text.
   • To demonstrate this, the teacher can ask students to analyze the text and make inferences about the meaning of unknown words based on the context, about the author's intention, about the tone and style of the text, and so on.
   • The teacher should explain that analysis and inference are skills that require practice and can be improved over time.

4. Practice and Application (10 minutes):

   • After explaining the theory, the teacher should then move on to practice. The teacher can divide students into groups and give each group a different English text to interpret.
   • Students should work together to understand the text, identify key information, analyze the text, and make inferences. The teacher should walk around the room, monitor the groups, answer questions, and provide guidance as needed.
   • After a set time, each group should present their interpretation of the text to the class, explaining how they reached their conclusions. The teacher should then provide feedback and additional guidance to help students improve their text interpretation skills.

Return (8 - 10 minutes)

1. Lesson Reflection (3 minutes):

   • The teacher should ask students to reflect on what they learned during the lesson. They can ask questions to encourage them to think about how theory connects with practice and the real world. For example:
     • How can the ability to interpret English texts be useful in your personal and academic life?
     • What is the importance of understanding the context and tone of an English text?
     • Why is it important to be able to identify key information in an English text?
     • How can you apply the text interpretation skills you learned today in other situations?
   • The teacher should listen carefully to students' answers and provide feedback and additional guidance as needed.

2. Self-assessment (3 minutes):

   • The teacher should then ask students to evaluate their own performance during the lesson. They can ask questions to encourage them to think about what they did well and in which areas they need to improve. For example:
     • Which parts of the text did you find easier to interpret? Why?
     • Which parts of the text did you find more difficult to interpret? Why?
     • What could you do to improve your English text interpretation skills?
     • How did you feel working in a group to interpret the text? What did you learn from your peers?
   • The teacher should listen carefully to students' answers and provide feedback and additional guidance as needed.

3. Final Reflection (2 minutes):

   • The teacher should then ask students to silently reflect for a minute on the answers to the following questions:
     • What was the most important concept learned today?
     • What questions have not been answered yet?
   • After a minute of reflection, the teacher can ask some students to share their answers with the class. This can help identify any areas of confusion or misunderstanding that need to be addressed in future lessons.

4. Closure (1 minute):

   • To conclude the lesson, the teacher should summarize the main points learned during the lesson and reinforce the importance of continuing to practice interpreting English texts. They should also remind students of any tasks or readings that need to be done at home before the next lesson.

Conclusion (5 - 7 minutes)

1. Lesson Summary (2 minutes):

   • The teacher should start the conclusion by summarizing the main points covered during the lesson.
   • This should include a recap of the three stages of text interpretation: general understanding, identification of key information, and analysis and inference.
   • The teacher should reinforce the importance of each stage and how they connect to help understand and interpret an English text.

2. Theory to Practice Connection (1 minute):

   • Next, the teacher should explain how the lesson connected theory with practice.
   • This may include a discussion on how group text interpretation activities allowed students to apply theoretical concepts in a practical context.
   • The teacher should emphasize that practice is essential to improve text interpretation skills, and that students should continue practicing outside the classroom.

3. Extra Materials (1 minute):

   • The teacher should then suggest some extra materials for students to explore on their own.
   • This may include links to websites with English texts for interpretation, book and article recommendations, or apps and games that can help improve text interpretation skills.
   • The teacher should explain that these materials can help students better understand the concepts covered in the lesson and practice their skills.

4. Subject Importance (1 minute):

   • Finally, the teacher should remind students of the importance of interpreting English texts in their daily lives.
   • They can mention situations where the ability to interpret English texts can be useful, such as when traveling, using the internet, studying for exams, applying for jobs, and so on.
   • The teacher should reinforce that text interpretation is a valuable skill that can open many opportunities and improve students' lives in various ways.

5. Closure (1 minute):

   • To conclude, the teacher should thank students for their active participation during the lesson and encourage them to continue practicing their text interpretation skills.
   • They should remind students of any tasks or readings that need to be done for the next lesson and end the lesson on a positive and motivating note.