UNIT 3 - LESSON 1

WHY ARE WE OBSESSED

WITH TRUE CRIME?
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, students
will be able to:
1. Identify the new vocabulary and use
them effectively.
2. Identify the genre and its
characteristics.
3. Identify the themes presented in the
informational text.
 WARMING UP
Do you see yourself
obsessed with crimes?
Latest crime shows,
podcasts.. etc
 UNIT 3, LESSON 1

Why Are We
Obsessed With True
Crime?
Informational Text by: Laura Hensley
 Obsessed:
something that
fills the mind to a
troubling extent
*Obsession (n)
 What are the
characteristics of
the informational
text?
Activity P. 218
 New Vocabulary P. 220
Group Activity:
Use your dictionary/device to know the
meanings of difficult words
Emulate:
Reputable:
Petition:
Exonerate:
Visceral:
Normalize:
 New Vocabulary P. 220
Group Activity:
Use your dictionary/device to know the
meanings of difficult words
Emulate: imitate
Reputable: having a good reputation
Petition: a formal request
Exonerate: to free from blame
Visceral: arising from sudden emotion rather than
thinking
Normalize: accept something as normal
 Activity
Individual
students
 Activity: Match​

emulate Free from blame

visceral A formal request

exonerate From emotion

petition imitate
 Activity: Match​

emulate Free from blame

visceral A formal request

exonerate From emotion

petition imitate
 Differentiation Activity
Pick a paper and
answer:
1-choose the best synonym

2- Explain the meaning of

the word

3- Use the word in a correct

sentence
 Read and
Discuss
Pages 221-224
 Link of the
text’s idea to
UAE
Link of the text’s
idea to UAE
(discussion of how true-
crime content is
consumed, its influence
on awareness and law
enforcement in the UAE)
 Possible Answer
Violence attracts
people’s attention.
They don’t want to be
violent themselves but
they find it interesting.
ANALYZE MAIN IDEA AND
DETAILS P. 222
 Possible Answer
Yes, the author gives
examples of true-
crime stories in which
consumers feel
engaged.
 SUMMARIZE AND
PARAPHRASE P.224
 Possible Answer
True crime shows inform
people about violent
behaviors but also make
them feel less shocked
by these behaviors.
ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
 ACADEMIC VOCABULARY P. 227

Capacity: maximum amount

something can contain
Confer: grant, give
Emerge: come out, appear
Generate: produce, create,
cause
Trace: track, find, discover
 DIFFERENTIATION
PICK A PAPER AND ANSWER

1- Why do people like true-crime

stories?
2- What is the negative effect of
watching true-crime stories?
3- What the last idea of the last
section, “when to tune out”?
 DIFFERENTIATION
NOW ANSWER IN WRITING

1- To solve cases or find clues like

detectives
2- Stress, lack of sleep, they may
think like criminals not victims.
3- People need to know their limits
and stop watching true-crime stories
if they begin to feel upset.
ANALYZE MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS P. 219
ANALYZE MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS P. 219
ANALYZE MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS P. 219
ANALYZE MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS P. 219
QUESTIONS P. 226
1. Both watching true
crime on TV and
following news benefit
into people’s
fascination with
violence.
2. Main idea: True-crime stories
are popular because people are
curious about unusual events.
Details: 1/ People’s curiosity about
car accidents is similar to their
curiosity about true crimes.
2/ People are excited about true
crimes the same way as they are
excited about boxing matches.
5. Paraphrase and
summarize
 Activity:
Independent
Learning
(Copybook)
 5. Paraphrase and summarize
Social media connects people globally,
fostering communication and community. It
amplifies voices, allowing diverse
perspectives to be heard. Information spreads
rapidly, enhancing awareness and activism.
However, it also poses challenges, as
misinformation can quickly gain traction.
Privacy concerns arise with personal data
shared online. Social media's addictive nature
can impact mental well-being, leading to
 EXIT
TICKET
*What is an informational
text?

*Mention one
characteristic of this genre
 Homework
Use each of the
academic
vocabulary in a
sentence.