Reading has only one purpose, i.e. to get information

 well, this is not actually true, is it? besides getting information pupils are interested in the feelings they get when reading a text or a story. In order to get them interested and focused, a warm up activity based on guessing the theme of the story, the main events in it, would be useful to express points of view, feelings they have when seeing a picture, relating it to the text. For example, a picture of a disabled man earning his living by painting with his feet, can trigger feelings of optimism and endeavor. A text based on people who are optimists or pessimists can further engage pupils in finding their view on life - optimistic or pessimistic. The activity involves all levels of study.