18. Concert Schedule – Read a concert timetable and answer questions about performance times.

Reading Section Activity: Concert Schedule

Topic: Understanding a Concert Schedule

Objective: Help the student practice reading comprehension by interpreting a concert timetable and answering related questions about performance times.

Step 1: Reading Passage – Concert Schedule

Concert Schedule for Summer Music Festival 2024

Location: Central Park Amphitheater, Springfield
Dates: July 10 – July 15, 2024

Step 2: Comprehension Questions

After reading the concert schedule, answer the following questions based on the details provided.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the performance time for The Rockers on July 10?
   a) 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
   b) 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
   c) 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
   d) 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
2. On which date does the Grand Finale take place?
   a) July 10
   b) July 13
   c) July 14
   d) July 15
3. Which genre is performed by Jazz Vibes?
   a) Rock
   b) Jazz
   c) Classical
   d) Electronic
4. What time does the Country Stars concert end on July 13?
   a) 5:00 PM
   b) 5:30 PM
   c) 6:00 PM
   d) 6:30 PM
5. How long is the DJ Beats performance?
   a) 2 hours
   b) 2.5 hours
   c) 3 hours
   d) 1.5 hours

Short Answer Questions

6. What is the genre of the performance by The Pop Sensations?
   (Write your answer below)
7. How many performances are scheduled for July 12?
   (Write your answer below)
8. What time does the Indie Nights performance start?
   (Write your answer below)
9. What is the total duration of the Grand Finale performance?
   (Write your answer below)
10. Which artist or band performs first in the concert schedule?
    (Write your answer below)

Step 3: Answer Key

1. b) 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
2. d) July 15
3. b) Jazz
4. b) 5:30 PM
5. a) 3 hours
6. The genre of the performance by The Pop Sensations is Pop.
7. There is one performance scheduled for July 12 (DJ Beats).
8. The Indie Nights performance starts at 5:30 PM.
9. The total duration of the Grand Finale performance is 2 hours (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM).
10. The artist or band that performs first in the concert schedule is The Rockers.

Step 4: Vocabulary & Definitions

Here are some difficult words and phrases from the concert schedule:

1. Performance: The act of presenting a play, concert, or other entertainment event.
   • Example: “The performance by The Rockers was electrifying.”
2. Genre: A category of art or music characterized by a particular style.
   • Example: “I enjoy various music genres, including jazz and classical.”
3. Finale: The last part of a performance, often the most exciting.
   • Example: “The grand finale featured all the artists singing together.”
4. Schedule: A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
   • Example: “Make sure to check the schedule for performance times.”
5. Timetable: A schedule of events, often showing times for each performance or activity.
   • Example: “The concert timetable is available on the festival’s website.”

Step 5: Selfie Assignment

Assignment:
Record a short video (1-2 minutes) discussing your favorite concert experience. Share details about the artist, the genre of music, and what you enjoyed most about the performance. Feel free to reference the concert schedule format to organize your thoughts!