Lesson Plan

• Identify explicit information directly stated in a passage.
• Apply scanning and keyword strategies to locate factual details quickly.
• Answer fact‑finding, True/False/Not Given and multiple‑choice questions using the exact wording from the text.
• Verify answers against the passage to ensure accuracy.
• Reflect on common exam pitfalls and adopt strategies to avoid them.

• Printed copies of the ISS excerpt.
• Worksheet with five fact‑finding questions.
• Projector or interactive whiteboard.
• Highlighters / pens for underlining key words.
• Answer key for teacher.
• Timer or stopwatch.

Begin with a quick “Did you know?” fact about the International Space Station to capture interest. Ask students what they already know about reading for exact details in exams. Explain that today they will master locating explicit information so they can answer exam questions accurately. Success will be measured by their ability to retrieve facts directly from a short passage.

1. Do‑Now (5') – Students list everything they know about the ISS and why exact details matter in exams.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Define “explicit meaning”, discuss its exam importance, and display the sample passage.
3. Strategy demonstration (10') – Model the “Read‑Question‑Scan‑Verify” process with one fact‑finding question.
4. Guided practice (15') – In pairs, students use highlighters to locate answers to five worksheet questions; teacher circulates.
5. Peer check (5') – Pairs compare answers, discuss any differences, and receive clarification.
6. Quick quiz (5') – Individual short quiz with two new fact‑finding items to assess independent skill.
7. Review & tips (5') – Summarise key exam strategies and highlight common pitfalls (e.g., synonyms, punctuation).

Recap the “Read‑Question‑Scan‑Verify” steps and ask students to write one personal tip on a sticky note as an exit ticket. Collect the tips to gauge understanding. For homework, assign an unseen 150‑word passage with five fact‑finding questions for independent practice.