Harry Potter pelmanism game. Students get into groups and then try to find pairs, matching the picture with the text. They could also get extra points for naming the people/characters.

PDF file:
L2 Reading Unit 9 Extra Activity (pdf)
Word file:
L2 Reading Unit 9 Extra Activity (Word file)

Students complete a questionnaire to estimate how long they will live.

N.B. This is meant to be a light-hearted activity but may not be to everyone’s taste… please decide for yourself if you would be happy to use it with your class. Also, please be aware that one question refers to Body Mass Index (BMI) which might make certain students feel embarrassed.

First the students interview a partner and fill out the questionnaire for him/her.
When everyone has finished the teacher reads out the points for each answer and students calculate the estimated life span of their partner.
One question refers to BMI which = (weight in kg) divided by (height in metres squared)

PDF file:
L2 Reading Unit 8 Extra Activity (pdf)
Word file:
L2 Reading Unit 8 Extra Activity (Word file)

An extra activity based on “dream part-time jobs”. Explanation on the worksheet.
You will need 15 or so copies of the free magazine “Town Work” which can usually be found in convenience stores and many other places around town (might be a few raised eyebrows as you help yourself to 15 copies but not to worry… it is free!).
If we’re lucky some kind person may have left some copies on the L2 Reading shelf.
PDF file:
L2 Reading Unit 7 Extra Activity (pdf)
Word file:
L2 Reading Unit 7 Extra Activity (Word file)

A “Survival Game” for Unit 6. Instructions on the worksheet.
PDF File:
L2 Reading Unit 6 Extra Activity (pdf)
Word file:
L2 Reading Unit 6 Extra Activity (Word file)

A worksheet with some extra activities related to “trash” and throwing things away. The worksheet contains some Japanese but feel free to edit the Word file if an all English version is required.
PDF file:
L2 Reading Unit 5 Extra Activity (pdf)
Word file:
L2 Reading Unit 5 Extra Activity (Word File)

Students watch a clip from the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and complete the worksheet.
The DVD should be on the L2 Reading shelf.
(please make sure you know how to use the “time seek” function on the DVD player to be able to find the clip quickly)
PDF file:
L2 Reading Unit 4 Extra Activity (pdf)
Word file:
L2 Reading Unit 4 Extra Activity (Word File)

Students watch a clip from the movie Witness and complete the worksheet.
The DVD should be on the Level 2 Reading shelf.
(might be a good idea to make sure you know how to use the “time seek” function on the DVD player… I’ve learned this from bitter experience)
PDF file:
L2 Reading Unit 3 Extra Activity (pdf)
Word file:
L2 Reading Unit 3 Extra Activity (Word file)

This is an extra activity for Unit 2 in the text.
You will need some eye masks for this activity (from all those flights back home?!) or else have the students make some.
Students get together in groups. 1 member puts on an eye mask and the others choose a card for him/her, then give directions in English to complete the action on the card.
It seems a bit glib but actually a very good way to appreciate how someone with impaired vision copes with everyday life. Companies in Japan sometimes have employees do a similar activity to better improve their services for visually impaired customers.
PDF file:
L2 Reading Unit 2 Extra Activity (pdf)
Word file:
L2 Reading Unit 2 Extra Activity (Word file)

This is a game type activity for Unit 1 in the text.

L2 Reading Unit 1 Extra Activity

It’s also here as a Word file if you want to edit it.

L2 Reading Unit 1 Extra Activity (Word File)