Lesson-1-Introduction-to-Language-Arts.pdf

Teaching English in the Elementary (LANGUAGE ARTS) ARDEN C. CABUGOS, LPT, MED-LE  LESSON 1: LANGUAGE ARTS  Objectives At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: ❖ classify Language Arts according to the task; ❖ define Language; ❖ give importance of Language; ❖ identify the f...

Teaching English in the Elementary (LANGUAGE ARTS) ARDEN C. CABUGOS, LPT, MED-LE  LESSON 1: LANGUAGE ARTS  Objectives At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: ❖ classify Language Arts according to the task; ❖ define Language; ❖ give importance of Language; ❖ identify the function and nature of language. Language arts are commonly classified according to the tasks involved such as: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These tasks may in turn be classified as receptive (listening and reading) and expressive/productive (speaking and writing). Another way of classifying them would be as oral activities (listening and speaking) and written activities (reading and writing). Another way of classifying them would be as oral activities (listening and speaking) and written activities (reading and writing).  1. Listening Getting meaning from oral language. Hearing is only part of listening Listen differently depending on purpose Goal is to understand what you are hearing. English Class | Laredo York Primary School  2. Speaking Communicating through the use of oral language. English Class | Laredo York Primary School  3. Reading Getting meaning from the print Decoding words and understanding what you read English Class | Laredo York Primary School  4. Writing Communicating through the use of written words or symbols Spelling and handwriting are the tools for writing. English Class | Laredo York Primary School Additional for the language arts skills 5. Viewing Getting meaning from visual media. Goal is getting meaning from what is seen. English Class | Laredo York Primary School  6. Visually Representing ✓ Communicating through the use of visual media ✓ Need to consider audience, purpose and form. English Class | Laredo York Primary School Definition of language Linguists define language as a system of arbitrary vocal symbols through which members of group communicate.  Language Functions De Stafano (1978) gives seven universal functions of language originally identified by Halliday (1975): Instrumental language - language is used to satisfy needs or desires. It often takes the form of a request. Regulatory language - language is used for controlling others. Interactional language - language used for establishing relationships, defining them and maintaining them. English Class | Laredo York Primary School  Language Functions Personal language - language is used for expressing individuality, to give personal opinions and feelings. Imaginative language - language is used to create a world of one’s own. Heuristic language - language is used for exploring the world, for finding things out. Informative language - language is used for conveying message.  Nature of Language Language is systematic - language is consistent and predictable. There are rules or patterns to be followed. Language is arbitrary - the elements of language system are arbitrarily determined. Individuals cannot utter any string of sounds in any order and expect others to understand them. Language is vocal - language is based on a set of speech sounds produced by the vocal organs of the body.  Language is symbolic - word stand for objects and things and they allow us to talk about them when they are not present. The purpose of language is group communication - the need for communication among members of a group gives rise to language.  The Importance of Language Language is the key to all human activities. It is the vehicle through which the world can be understood and appreciated; without language, people are isolated and helpless (Gertrude Boyd, 1976.)  Language is a conscious or unconscious part of nearly everything we do, It is a personal matrix for receiving, processing, and sharing ideas and information. The need for language is a basic premise underling language teaching and learning. Language permits functional and creative exploration of the world of meaning by allowing us to communicate with others and with ourselves. Competency in language is a prerequisite for productive and satisfying experience. Comprehension Questions Question 2 Question 1 Why is it that language is the Why is it that reading, and listening are classified as key to all human activities? receptive? Give an example. Why is it that writing, and speaking are classified as productive? English Class | Laredo York Primary School  Thank you for joining today's class. English Class | Laredo York Primary School