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What is one primary benefit of using pictures in language learning?
What is one primary benefit of using pictures in language learning?
Which of the following is NOT a way pictures can be used in language learning?
Which of the following is NOT a way pictures can be used in language learning?
How can pictures be beneficial in a developing country?
How can pictures be beneficial in a developing country?
Which task is suitable for beginners or small children?
Which task is suitable for beginners or small children?
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What is a feature of natural dialogue?
What is a feature of natural dialogue?
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Why are dialogues included as part of composition syllabi?
Why are dialogues included as part of composition syllabi?
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What can students do with an interesting photograph from a magazine?
What can students do with an interesting photograph from a magazine?
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What is NOT an element of simple dialogues at primary and secondary levels?
What is NOT an element of simple dialogues at primary and secondary levels?
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What is the first step to make a cup of coffee?
What is the first step to make a cup of coffee?
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Which item is priced at 40.00 Rupees on the Hotel Dwaraka menu?
Which item is priced at 40.00 Rupees on the Hotel Dwaraka menu?
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How much does Krishnakoli spend on one plate of Kachuri and one cup of coffee?
How much does Krishnakoli spend on one plate of Kachuri and one cup of coffee?
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How is 'Information Transfer' useful in subjects like Mathematics and History?
How is 'Information Transfer' useful in subjects like Mathematics and History?
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What message did Tanmoy Dhar send to Dattatreya Dinda in the telegram?
What message did Tanmoy Dhar send to Dattatreya Dinda in the telegram?
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What motivates students and encourages them to participate in the classroom according to Andrew Wright (1989)?
What motivates students and encourages them to participate in the classroom according to Andrew Wright (1989)?
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Whose name needs to be filled in the form?
Whose name needs to be filled in the form?
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What is Soumya Bose's age as mentioned?
What is Soumya Bose's age as mentioned?
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When was Soumya Bose born?
When was Soumya Bose born?
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What is Soumya Bose's father's name?
What is Soumya Bose's father's name?
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Where does Soumya Bose live?
Where does Soumya Bose live?
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In which school does Soumya Bose study?
In which school does Soumya Bose study?
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Which sport does Soumya Bose play?
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Study Notes
Understanding Different Types of Writing
- Practical writing has a clear purpose and a specific audience, and is often used to get things done in everyday life.
- Examples of practical writing include writing messages, letters, invitations, instructions, and filling in forms.
Filling in Forms
- Filling in forms is a basic writing skill that requires vocabulary and accuracy.
- Training students from an early age can help them acquire confidence in filling in forms.
- Examples of forms include application forms, reservation forms, money-order forms, and cheques.
Teaching of English
Pictures
- Pictures bring the real world into the classroom and provide a context for language learning.
- Pictures can be used to stimulate and provide information, and can be used with students at all levels.
- Pictures can be used to develop writing skills, such as describing a story in the correct order.
Dialogues
- Dialogues are a part of spoken English, but can also be included in composition syllabi.
- Features of natural dialogue include:
- Not always using full sentences
- Using simple vocabulary
- Using abbreviations and colloquial expressions
- Examples of dialogues include conversations between a mother and son, or a conversation about an excursion.
Information Transfer
- Information transfer involves converting information from one format to another.
- Examples of information transfer include converting a graph into a paragraph or a table into a chart.
- This skill helps improve composition and comprehension skills, and is important for subjects like Mathematics, Science, and History.
Task Examples
- Examples of tasks include:
- Filling in an application form
- Describing a story in the correct order using pictures
- Writing a dialogue between a mother and son
- Converting a set of instructions into a paragraph
- Creating an order from a menu using a table
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Description
Understand the purpose and importance of practical writing, including filling in forms, in everyday life. Learn how to acquire confidence in this basic writing skill.
