Understanding the KWL Method

Emma introduces a video on improving reading skills using the KWL method. She discusses various challenging reading materials like textbooks, newspapers, and Shakespeare. Emma compares reading to exercise, emphasizing the importance of a warm-up and cooldown. The KWL method involves identifying what you know, want to know, and have learned. An example using a book on Einstein illustrates the method. Emma encourages viewers to try the KWL method and visit the website for more resources.

What is the main goal of Emma's video?

• To teach advanced English grammar

• To discuss famous authors

• To help viewers become better readers

• To provide a history lesson

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a difficult reading material?

• Journals

• Newspapers

• Comic books

• Textbooks

What does Emma compare reading to?

• Painting

• Cooking

• Running or jogging

• Swimming

What does the 'K' in KWL stand for?

• Knowing

• Knowledge

• Known

• Know

What is the purpose of the 'W' in the KWL method?

• To summarize what you have learned

• To write down what you already know

• To list what you want to learn

• To write a review of the book

In the KWL method, what does the 'L' represent?

• Learned

• Learning

• Lectures

• Lessons

What book does Emma use as an example for the KWL method?

• A book about Albert Einstein

• A book about William Shakespeare

• A book about Isaac Newton

• A book about Charles Darwin

What is one thing Emma knew about Einstein before reading the book?

• He was a politician

• He was a musician

• He had crazy hair

• He was a famous artist

What did Emma learn about Einstein from the book?

• He was born in Germany and became a Swiss citizen

• He was a famous chef

• He failed high school math

• He was never married

What does Emma encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Visit a museum

• Subscribe to a magazine

• Visit the website for more resources

• Read a novel