Stage aim: to engage the student in the storyline; to revise the material of the previous lesson.

Exercise 1:

• Encourage the student to identify and distinguish between key points and minor details.
• Make sure the student has understood that they need to tick details that would influence their actions and ignore less important ones.

Hi! Last time we saw each other, I reported that you did a great job. Our boss seemed to be glad to get positive feedback on a newbie.

Have you read those complaints in our messaging app? Are you good at distinguishing between key points and minor details, considering that you have had some practice? By the way, did you have any difficulties with your homework?

In what situations can you use these analytical skills? OK, let's test them right now.

New message

To all mentors,

Could you tell the newbies to start using their analytical skills at last?

They ask millions of non-essential questions, and it takes too much time to answer them.

Is it that difficult to focus on key points?

Watch the video and identify the key pointsYouRobot
I wonder who is calling me at 3 a.m.

      This is an interactive story. You can choose how it unfolds. So, make your choices wisely and have fun.
    DeclineYouRobot
      I'd better answer this call.
    
      It's a secret call. You should enter the password to take it. 
      
      Ugh, it must be the agent.
    I remember the passwordPrince of WhalesBrooksYou
      Thank God I've reached you. I don't have much time, so listen closely. We have to find out what is going on with those hamsters. Someone at *Skylarks* may be involved in this. But I can't work alone: I need you here in Wales as soon as possible. I've just sent you an email with some important information. Come here as a tourist — you must not attract attention. And be careful of–

      What did he want to say? Be careful of what? Is it going to be dangerous? I need to talk to the mentor right now!
    I'd like to see the noteAgent Something bad is happening. I need your help. Don't trust anyone at *Skylarks*. The password is "Prince of Whales". Wait for my instructions.Prince of WhalesBrooksYou
      Thank God I've reached you. I don't have much time, so listen closely. We have to find out what is going on with those hamsters. Someone at *Skylarks* may be involved in this. But I can't work alone: I need you here in Wales as soon as possible. I've just sent you an email with some important information. Come here as a tourist — you must not attract attention. And be careful of–

      What did he want to say? Be careful of what? Is it going to be dangerous? I need to talk to the mentor right now!
    AcceptRobotYou
      It's a secret call. You should enter the password to take it. 
      
      Ugh, it must be the agent. 
    I remember the passwordPrince of WhalesBrooksYou
      Thank God I've reached you. I don't have much time, so listen closely. We have to find out what is going on with those hamsters. Someone at *Skylarks* may be involved in this. But I can't work alone: I need you here in Wales as soon as possible. I've just sent you an email with some important information. Come here as a tourist — you must not attract attention. And be careful of–

      What did he want to say? Be careful of what? Is it going to be dangerous? I need to talk to the mentor right now!
    I'd like to see the noteAgent Something bad is happening. I need your help. Don't trust anyone at *Skylarks*. The password is "Prince of Whales". Wait for my instructions.Prince of WhalesBrooksYou
      Thank God I've reached you. I don't have much time, so listen closely. We have to find out what is going on with those hamsters. Someone at *Skylarks* may be involved in this. But I can't work alone: I need you here in Wales as soon as possible. I've just sent you an email with some important information. Come here as a tourist — you must not attract attention. And be careful of–

      What did he want to say? Be careful of what? Is it going to be dangerous? I need to talk to the mentor right now!
    

The key points of the message are the following:

• Agent Brooks had to wake up at 3 a.m. Poor guy!
• There can be a traitor at Skylarks. You should be careful.
• Brooks couldn't get through. There is something wrong with his internet connection.
• Agent Brooks needs your help in Wales.
• You can get more details in Brooks's email.
• You have some doubts whether you are able to find him in Wales.

Are you going to help Brooks with the "Hamster case"?

So, let's start our investigation!