Class opening

For ideas and tips on beginning a class, see “Teaching Techniques” at the back of this teacher’s guide

Step1: Come to “think about it.”

Step2: Check to see if the students have previewed the readings as required. Ask if they have any questions concerning the text. Encourage other students to try to answer the questions. In any case, you can introduce the students to the readings by asking questions such as:

Who is the tallest in our class?

Who in our class lives farthest from the school?

What does world record mean?

Would you like to break a world record?

Step3: Play the audiotape. Have the class follow the audiotape while looking at the text.