Teaching Vocabulary and Communication Strategies
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What is a suggested method for teaching vocabulary effectively?

  • Focusing solely on grammar rules
  • Encouraging silent reading
  • Teaching lexical chunks or phrases (correct)
  • Using flashcards with individual words
  • Which of the following is NOT a communication strategy recommended for students?

  • Using gestures or mime
  • Asking for clarification
  • Avoiding conversation to retain focus (correct)
  • Paraphrasing their thoughts
  • Before starting a lesson, what should a teacher primarily focus on?

  • Preparing for the next examination
  • Deciding on the lesson aim and predicting student needs (correct)
  • Assigning homework in advance
  • Creating a complex game for students
  • What is an important aspect of monitoring students during an activity?

    <p>Providing help and encouragement when necessary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when setting up a speaking activity?

    <p>Making sure students know the aims and instructions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase might students be encouraged to use as a filler during conversation?

    <p>I see what you mean (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective way to arouse students' interest before an activity?

    <p>Using visuals and relating to their experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should teachers avoid doing during student activities?

    <p>Cutting down on preparation time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary focus of feedback after an activity?

    <p>Indicating possible improvements rather than mistakes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of discussion are students encouraged to agree or disagree on statements?

    <p>Agree/Disagree Discussions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity involves students summarizing or creating their own stories?

    <p>Storytelling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the Information Gap activity?

    <p>It involves one student having information that the other lacks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should common mistakes among students be handled according to best practices?

    <p>Addressed collectively for practice later (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In role-play activities, what information does the teacher provide to students?

    <p>The social context and roles they should adopt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should teachers avoid doing during speaking activities?

    <p>Letting the activity drag on for too long (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity requires students to describe a visual stimulus?

    <p>Picture Describing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major advantage of speech over writing?

    <p>Speech allows for immediate feedback. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an aspect of writing mentioned in the content?

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    What is the purpose of controlled or guided writing activities?

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    Why might Far Eastern students struggle with handwriting?

    <p>They may not be familiar with Roman script. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of writing involves using linking words and phrases?

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    What is the primary objective of the while-listening stage?

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    Which aspect of writing pertains to the ordering of paragraphs?

    <p>Organizing a text and paragraphing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the second listening be made easier for students?

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    What is a key component of the post-listening stage?

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    According to Rivers, what is the first stage of writing?

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    Which group would likely need additional help with spelling in English?

    <p>Speakers of non-European languages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be emphasized during the feedback after listening activities?

    <p>Collaborative discussions and responses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly used in intensive reading?

    <p>Detail-oriented reading with specific learning aims (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a suggested task during the scanning practice?

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    What role does monitoring play during the detailed understanding task?

    <p>To check students' progress and understanding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a suggested activity for advanced learners post-reading?

    <p>Creating a jumbled sentence rearrangement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of controlled writing activities?

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    Which activity is most representative of directed writing?

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    In guided writing, what is the role of the teacher?

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    What is a key characteristic of free/creative writing?

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    Which of these is NOT a stage in developing writing skills according to Gorman?

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    What is the first step recommended for leading students to essay writing?

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    What type of writing activity is suggested for practicing spelling and punctuation?

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    What type of writing includes making suggestions and asking for help during the process?

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    What is the main purpose of lead-in activities?

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    Which task is recommended for the first listening stage?

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    What should students be informed about regarding their understanding during tasks?

    <p>They do not need to understand every detail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested to help students concentrate while listening?

    <p>Not pausing to maintain realism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should students do during the first reading stage?

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    When reading the text, what approach should be discouraged?

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    What can be done before eliciting answers from students during listening tasks?

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    What duration is suggested for completing tasks during listening activities?

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    Flashcards

    First Listening stage

    The initial phase of listening activity focused on general understanding.

    Task for First Listening stage

    A task designed to guide students towards understanding the overall theme or main points of a listening passage without focusing on every detail.

    First reading stage

    The initial phase of reading activity focused on obtaining a general understanding of the text.

    Task for First Reading stage

    A task designed to help students understand the overall theme or main points of a reading passage without focusing on every detail.

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    First-time listening

    Exposing students to the listening text for the first time without pausing, simulating real-life listening experience and encouraging focus on the overall message.

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    Pair or group discussion

    Encouraging students to review their understanding and share their thoughts with peers to enhance comprehension and discussion.

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    Time Limit

    A brief period of time allotted for completing a task, encouraging students to focus on efficiency and prioritize essential information.

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    Skimming

    Rapidly scanning a text to extract key information and identify the main theme or topic, without paying attention to every word or detail.

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    Intensive Reading

    This involves learners reading in detail with specific learning aims and tasks.

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    Second Listening

    Asking students to listen to a text again, focusing on specific details or answering questions.

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    Post-Listening Stage

    This stage involves checking comprehension, summarizing, discussion, and personal responses to the text.

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    While-Reading Stage

    This stage involves a more focused reading activity, often with specific comprehension questions.

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    Scanning

    This involves helping students locate information quickly by searching for a specific word, number, name, or date.

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    Second Reading

    This stage includes questions that require long answers and deeper understanding of the text.

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    Feedback

    This stage involves asking questions to check understanding, assess learning, and provide feedback to students.

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    Ordering

    This involves a task that requires students to rearrange sentences in the correct order or complete a story based on the text.

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    Teaching lexical chunks

    Teaching learners how to use common phrases and expressions to improve their fluency and communication skills.

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    Teaching connected speech

    Focusing on how sounds are pronounced together in connected speech, emphasizing word and sentence stress to improve clarity and intelligibility.

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    Using drills for pronunciation

    Providing guided practice activities where students repeat and practice sounds and pronunciation to develop accuracy and fluency.

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    Helping students use communication strategies

    Encouraging learners to use communicative strategies like asking for clarification, paraphrasing, or using gestures to overcome language barriers.

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    Speaking activity

    A planned activity or task designed to help students develop their speaking skills, often with a specific learning objective.

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    Preparing for a speaking activity

    Predicting potential challenges and considering students' language abilities and interests when planning a speaking activity.

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    Monitoring a speaking activity

    Observing students during a speaking activity to offer support, encouragement, and corrective feedback when needed.

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    Setting up a speaking activity

    Making sure students understand the activity's goal, what they need to do, and how they'll be assessed.

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    Role Play

    A classroom activity where students take on different roles and act out a scenario, promoting speaking practice and interaction.

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    Information Gap

    A speaking activity where students work in pairs, each having information the other lacks, requiring them to communicate to complete a task.

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    Storytelling

    A speaking activity where students summarize a story they've heard or create their own original stories to share with classmates.

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    Story Completion

    A whole-class activity where a teacher starts a story and students take turns adding sentences to continue it, encouraging spontaneous and creative speaking.

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    Picture Describing

    A speaking activity where students describe a picture or scene, encouraging observation, vocabulary use, and descriptive language.

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    Agree/Disagree Discussions

    A speaking activity where students discuss controversial statements in small groups, presenting their arguments and opinions to the class.

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    Group Discussion

    A group activity where students discuss the topic of a reading or listening text, sharing their understanding and perspectives.

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    Controlled Writing

    Writing activities involving copying and dictation, focusing on basic language accuracy and control.

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    Directed Writing

    Writing activities using fill-in exercises, helping learners practice vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.

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    Guided Writing

    Teacher-guided writing activities where learners work together on a task, receiving suggestions and support to improve their writing skill.

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    Free/Creative Writing

    Writing activities that allow students to express their creativity and imagination through stories, poems, articles, or other creative forms.

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    Essay Writing Process

    The ability to write a successful essay involves a step-by-step process, starting with engaging learners through visuals and questions.

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    Expressive Writing

    The stage where learners begin to write independently, applying their learned skills and knowledge to develop more complex writing pieces.

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    Introduction to Essay Topic

    The first step in the essay composition process involves introducing the topic through visuals or questions to stimulate ideas.

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    Idea Generation for Essays

    Encouraging learners to generate various ideas related to the essay topic, providing the foundation for their writing.

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    Writing skill

    The ability to write clearly and accurately, combining grammatical correctness, punctuation, sentence structure, and organization. It's like building a well-crafted argument or story with words.

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    Handwriting

    The process of writing words on paper or a digital screen, which can be a challenge for students learning new scripts.

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    Spelling

    Using the correct spelling of words, which can be tricky in English due to its inconsistent pronunciation.

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    Punctuation

    The use of punctuation marks (periods, commas, etc.) to signal pauses, separate ideas, and guide the reader's understanding. It's like road signs for the reader.

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    Sentence Construction

    The structure of sentences, making sure they follow proper word order and grammar rules. It's like building a sentence with blocks that fit together correctly.

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    Paragraphing

    Dividing written information into paragraphs to separate ideas and make the text easier to read. It's like creating chapters in a story or sections in a report.

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    Text Cohesion

    Using appropriate linking words and phrases to connect ideas smoothly and help the reader understand the text's organization. It's like building a bridge between sentences so the reader can follow your train of thought.

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    Style and Register

    Choosing the right language (words and structures) to fit the formality and style of the text, like adapting your tone of voice to different situations.

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    Study Notes

    Language Skills

    • Four main language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing
    • Receptive skills (listening and reading) share similarities in classroom techniques
    • Productive skills (speaking and writing) also have similar aspects
    • Real-life language use integrates these skills
    • Listening and speaking happen concurrently in conversations
    • Filling forms involves reading and writing simultaneously
    • Note-taking during lectures combines listening and writing

    Comparison of Listening and Reading

    • Pre-listening activity: Engage students in discussing what they will hear
    • Pre-reading activity: Engage students in discussing what they will read
    • Ensure pre-activities relate to the upcoming task
    • Do not focus on accuracy during initial activities; prioritize generating interest
    • Listening and reading tasks should align with later activities
    • Use realia, visuals, and previous experience to pique student interest
    • Predict what will be heard/read

    Listening and Reading Tasks

    • Completion tasks: Do not focus on every detail
    • Pre-listening/pre-reading: Students should understand the general idea
    • First listening/reading: Understand the overall meaning, not every word
    • Feedback: Encourage students to discuss their answers in groups before feedback

    Second Listening and Reading

    • Task Focus: Detailed understanding, requiring longer answers
    • Intensive Reading: In-depth reading to acquire specific details

    Feedback in Listening/Reading Activities

    • Possible pre-feedback discussions in pairs or groups to gather input
    • Focus on positive improvements, instead of mistakes
    • Evaluate performance, offering feedback post activity
    • Possible detailed feedback in a private setting

    Activities to Promote Speaking

    • Discussions: Forming groups for agree/disagree discussions
    • Role-Play: Encouraging students to pretend social roles
    • Storytelling: Summarizing stories or creating new ones
    • Story Completion: Group activity to complete a story
    • Picture Describing: Detailing pictures to a group
    • Find the Difference: Highlighting differences between pictures

    Writing Skill

    • Writing requires greater accuracy than speech due to lack of immediate feedback
    • Writing activities range from highly controlled to creative
    • Writing involves various aspects: handwriting, spelling, punctuation

    Handwriting

    • Handwriting can be an issue for students from different cultural backgrounds.
    • Effective practice should be introduced with clear instructions

    Spelling

    • Spelling problems are common for non-European language speakers.
    • English spelling doesn't always align with pronunciation.

    Punctuation

    • Conventions of English punctuation need to be taught.

    Sentence Construction

    • Constructing grammatically correct sentences with the right word order is crucial

    Organizing Text and Paragraphing

    • Dividing information into logical paragraphs to support arguments or narratives

    Text Cohesion

    • Using linking words and phrases to organize and clarify the text

    Style and Register

    • Using language suited for the context and purpose ('formal' or 'informal' tone)

    Writing Process

    • Four stages of writing skills: controlled, directed, guided, and free/creative
    • Beginning activities should be controlled (copying and dictation)

    Coherence and Discourse Markers

    • Unity in an activity is crucial which means all sentences refer to same idea
    • Paragraph's within an essay must support arguments in the thesis
    • Cohesion, the logical connection and arrangement of ideas in writing

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