Skills for Study Level 2 Teacher's Book - Cambridge University Press

Unit Task: The gender gap1 Students read two general texts on the gender gap (Appendices 1 and 2) and takenotes on a separate piece of paper.Note: The aim of these texts is to help students build background knowledge for theunit task; as they read they should consider how the information connects to theirchosen title. This is also an opportunity for them to practise comparing the data inthe two sources to try to spot patterns or trends.2 Students compare any numerical data which the two sources offer, identifying anypatterns or trends in the data from the two.Note: It is possible that students will identify what they believe to be patterns ortrends here which teachers would disagree with; however, the aim is for them to beable to analyze the texts for themselves, even if they come to conclusions that theirteachers might disagree with, so no ‘correct’ answers are suggested here.3 Students make notes of key information.Note: Ask students to turn to the checklist on p.241 and reread the tips relating toUnit 1 Part A, before reading the tips to Unit 1 Part B. Encourage students to putthese tips into practice in their studies from now on. Tell them they will be asked toreport back on this in a future lesson.Unit 1 Part B ∙ Understanding written information 20