In the cultural model, which warm-up activity is described as suitable?

• A. Teacher shows a short video about the author
• B. Students discuss the plot with a partner
• C. Teacher asks students to find out what they know about the author or the times or period in which he/she wrote or lived
• D. Students translate vocabulary items

Answer: (C)

In the cultural model, warm-ups should activate learners’ background knowledge about the author and the time period to situate the text in its cultural and historical context. When the teacher asks students to find out what they already know about the author or the era in which the author lived, it taps into personal experiences and prior knowledge, creating a shared frame of reference for analyzing cultural clues in the work. This sets up meaningful engagement with themes, norms, and perspectives from that period, making later discussion and reading more insightful.

A short video about the author can introduce context, but it’s more of a teacher-directed information input and may not invite students to draw on their own cultural knowledge as effectively. Discussing the plot with a partner focuses on story details rather than cultural background. Translating vocabulary targets language form rather than helping students connect the text to its cultural setting.