1
The word 'schoolwork' is built from the root word 'work', just like the word 'workbook'. Which of the following words also belongs to the same word family?
- 1 Homework
- 2 Keyboard
- 3 Noticeboard
- 4 Webcam
English Second Foreign Language · 2nd secondary · First Term
Life in a Digital World — Digital Devices
About this lesson
This unit introduces students to digital devices and their everyday uses through an email written by Joury to her friend Talia. The reading text describes how Joury uses a computer, keyboard, mouse, headphones, speakers, webcam, microphone, smartboard, and printer to complete tasks such as homework, video calls, recording presentations, and printing assignments. Students practice reading comprehension by answering questions about specific devices and their functions, and they engage in word-building activities focused on word families related to devices and schoolwork. By the end of the unit, students should be able to identify common digital devices, understand their purposes, and recognize word families built from root words like 'board' and 'work'.
Main topics in this lesson
- Digital devices and their uses
- Daily tasks with technology
- Word families (root words)
- Reading comprehension of an email
Key terms and vocabulary
- digital devices
- computer
- keyboard
- mouse
- headphones
- speakers
- webcam
- microphone
- smartboard
- printer
- homework
- assignments
- video call
- presentation
- word family
- root word
- board game
- noticeboard
- workbook
- schoolwork
Questions and answers on Life in a Digital World — Digital Devices - practice and revision
Multiple choice questions on this lesson in English Second Foreign Language for 2nd secondary, First Term, with practice exercises for revision and exam preparation.
2
Ahmed finished writing his homework on the computer and now he wants a paper copy of it. Which device does he need?
- 1 Printer
- 2 Mouse
- 3 Headphones
- 4 Microphone
3
Joury wants to talk to her friend Talia and let Talia see her while they speak. Which device should Joury use?
- 1 Webcam
- 2 Printer
- 3 Speakers
- 4 Smartboard
4
The word 'schoolwork' belongs to the same word family as 'workbook' and 'homework'. Which root word do these words share?
- 1 work
- 2 board
- 3 school
- 4 book
5
Joury wants to print her homework assignment to hand it to her teacher. Which device should she use?
- 1 printer
- 2 webcam
- 3 headphones
- 4 mouse
6
Joury needs to send her voice clearly to Talia while they talk online. Which digital device does she use for this purpose?
- 1 microphone
- 2 printer
- 3 speakers
- 4 smartboard
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