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INTRODUCTION
Language teaching as specified in KBSR and KBSM syllabuses contextualized through selected topics. Range for immediate and familiar to less familiar eg. Objects, food, people, events, processes. In classroom teacher can select a literary text and use with any of the topics.
Can use materials to teach the 4 language skills or any micro skills of grammar and vocabulary. Activities should foster development of thinking, research and information skills and values. Or, use any of the genres and organize lit. based activities. Can organize lessons around themes or topics or literary texts.
STAGING OF ACTIVITIES
Can be staged according to the following phases: Preparing for the text pre-reading - before encounter with text. Working with the text while-reading activities focus on language and content. Working out from the text post-reading text used as springboard for extension activities.
Exploiting theme Develop stories based on the theme of text Eg. Survival Robinson Crusoe, Swiss Family Robinson simulation type exercise, You are stranded on an island with no food, shelter. Describe what you will do . Advantage students background knowledge and vocabulary are activated preparing for reading of text.
Using language of the text Title of text predict. Headings of chapters (book) construct plot. Key words from text construct own version of storyline.
Using drama and role-play Imagine and act out certain actions or events. Dramatize events according to their perception.
Numerous types of reading aloud activities: Chain reading Readers theatre Choral reading Jazz chants
ii) Silent reading Individual activity students own pace Can be done out of classroom assign to be read at home longer text. Involves: Recognizing structures, words, etc. Predicting outcomes, guessing word meanings using contextual clues. Applying reading strategies Making connections within the text
iii)Story telling Enjoyable way of learning language Effective because story teller and audience are in direct contact voice, facial expression and gestures are effectively used. Choose clear, simple story line and something you will enjoy telling. Must know story well, sit close to audience, use voice in interesting manner, use facial expressions and look at every student.
Exploring text
Need to interact with text to be meaningful. Ways to interact: a) Working with content Explore through: Plot
Prediction Story map Graph
Character Events
Diary entries Oral retellings Newspaper articles
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