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Teacher guide & answers
Apple Shows a New iPad Mini
How to use these two pages
Give learners the student worksheet. It contains the story and questions, without the answers. Keep this guide for yourself. Use it to lead the activity and explain the answers afterwards.
Student worksheetA simple 15–20-minute lesson
- Before reading · 2 minutes
Show the title. Ask: “What do you think this story is about?”
- Read and answer · 8–10 minutes
Give out the student worksheet. Learners read for the main idea, then reread to answer the 2 questions. They can compare answers with a partner.
- Discuss and write · 5–8 minutes
Check the answers below together. Ask learners to point to the clue in the story, then finish with the open question.
Adjust the support: Let learners use word help or Level 1 if needed. For a challenge, compare the wording in another level. This activity is not a proficiency test.
Answers to the 2 questions
The question numbers match the student worksheet. Each answer includes a reason and the clue learners can find in the story.
When can people first place an order?
Correct answer: B — October 28
Why: Orders open on October 28.
Clue in the story: People can order it from October 28. Apple says it will be available from November 6. Announcing a product does not mean people can take it home that day.
Which detail describes the new screen?
Correct answer: A — It measures 8.5 inches.
Why: The screen is 8.5 inches; A20 Pro is the chip.
Clue in the story: Apple announced a new iPad mini on October 26. It has an 8.5-inch OLED screen and an A20 Pro chip. The starting US price is $699.
The open question: accept different answers
Ask learners: Explain the main development in your own words. Include one detail that helps a reader understand it.
One possible answer: Orders open before the tablet reaches shops.
This is an example, not the only correct answer. Look for a relevant idea, a reason and the learner’s own words. Learners can answer aloud or write one or two sentences.