10 Questions
What precedes fluency according to the text?
Accuracy
What does contextualized practice aim to establish?
The link between form and function
What does personalized practice encourage learners to do?
Express their ideas, feelings, and opinions
What does building awareness of the social use of language involve?
Understanding social conventions in interaction
What does Cary (1997) suggest teachers do when teaching second language learners at the beginning level?
Speak at standard speed
Students with writing problems often do not ______ before or during writing
plan
Students with writing problems often do not develop writing goals and sub goals or flexibly alter them to meet audience, task, and personal ______
demands
Students with writing problems often do not ______ revision efforts on superficial aspects of writing
focus
Students with writing problems exhibit poor ______ transcription (e.g., spelling, handwriting, and punctuation)
text
Students with writing problems often do not analyze or reflect on ______
writing
Study Notes
Language Learning and Writing
- According to the text, automaticity precedes fluency.
Contextualized Practice
- Contextualized practice aims to establish a connection between the language and the context in which it is used.
Personalized Practice
- Personalized practice encourages learners to take ownership of their learning and make decisions about their own language development.
Building Awareness of Language Use
- Building awareness of the social use of language involves understanding how language is used in social contexts to communicate effectively.
Teaching Second Language Learners
- Cary (1997) suggests that teachers of second language learners at the beginning level should focus on establishing a strong foundation in language skills.
Writing Problems
- Students with writing problems often do not plan before or during writing.
- Students with writing problems often do not develop writing goals and sub-goals or flexibly alter them to meet audience, task, and personal requirements.
- Students with writing problems often do not focus revision efforts on superficial aspects of writing.
- Students with writing problems exhibit poor transcription skills (e.g., spelling, handwriting, and punctuation).
- Students with writing problems often do not analyze or reflect on their writing process.
Test your understanding of accuracy-based language activities with this quiz. Explore the importance of contextualized practice and form-focused activities in language learning. See how these activities contribute to preparing students for communicative tasks and striking a balance between accuracy and fluency.
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