Lesson I topic: Discuss it online

Preview Discuss it online by answering the questions in the skill box. Then discuss your answers with a partner.

Global reading

Activity 3 Read Discuss it online and answer the questions.

1. 
   Why did the instructor ask students to answer the question before the lecture?
   
2. 
   What happened in high school that changed Ali's identity?
   
3. 
   What are some values that Ali writes about?
   
4. 
   Why was high school a difficult time for Paul?
   
5. 
   How did choosing different friends change Paul's life?
   
6. 
   Paul says, 'Your chosen identity is not who you are.' Would Ali agree?
   

Close reading

UNDERSTANDING KEY TERMS

In academic texts, key terms are often described using a definition, an example, or an explanation. When you come across a key term, look at the text before or after it to see how it is defined. Then underline or highlight the key term. You may want to write it in your notebook with your own definition for it. Connecting a key term to your own life will help you remember it.