Random 1
The purpose of the first stage in any lesson.
1) To set context
2) To activate learners' schemata
3) To get learners' interested in the topic
List the stages of a skill reading framework in chronological order.
1. Lead-in
2. Pre-teaching vocabulary (optional)
3. Reading / Listening 1
4. Pre-teaching vocabulary (optional)
5. Reading/ Listening 2
6. Post-text discussion (optional)
7. Productive follow-up
List the stages of the TTT lesson framework in chronological order.
1) Lead-in
2) Test 1
3) Teach
4) Test 2
5) Freer practice
6) Feedback/ error correction
What aspects of language should be presented in a language lesson?
Why in that order?
MFP
Trainees' own words.
Name language lesson frameworks.
PPP (situational presentation), TTT, Text-based presentation.
What is the difference between a productive follow-up stage and freer practice stage?
A productive follow-up stage is one of the final stages of a SKILL LESSON.
A freer practice stage is one of the final stages of a LANGUAGE LESSON.
How many lesson frameworks are there to teach language?
3
What is the purpose of Noticing 1 in the TBL lesson framework?
1) To provide a model for learners to follow
2) To expose learners to the type of text (model) they are expected to produce
3) To expose learners to the language they are expected to use
How can M be conveyed in a language lesson?
Context, CCQs, clines, visuals, realia, etc.
Name two skills lesson frameworks.
1) TBL (for productive skills)
2) Skills lesson framework (for receptive skills)
Why do we pre-teach vocabulary?
To remove blocking vocabulary so that learners can perform a task.
To diagnose learners' abilities and areas to work on.
What is the purpose of the Task prep stage in the TBL lesson framework?
To give learners time to prepare for the speaking/ writing task.
When focusing on the F of the TL, what do we pay attention to?
Parts of speech, spelling, affirmative/ negative/ interrogative forms (for verb tenses), collocations, verb conjugation, verb forms, etc.
In a language lesson, which stages are of paramount importance?
TL clarification, controlled and freer practice stages.
How many sub-skill-related stages can there be in a skills lesson?
2-3 stages
What is the purpose of the Test 2 stage in the TTT lesson framework?
1) To check learners' progress with the TL
2) To allow learners practice the TL in a restricted environment.
How many times should learners work on developing/practicing a productive skill in the TBL lesson framework ideally?
2
Word stress, sentence stress, intonation, features of connected speech (elision, assimilation).
What type of feedback should follow language practices in a language lesson?
Feedback on language.
What is the difference between a gist task and a specific information reading task?
The type of sub-skill that is being developed/ practiced.
What is the difference between a gist and specific information and detailed comprehension reading?
1. Gist --> general idea
2. Specific information --> quickly finding specific informaiton
3. Detailed comprehension --> a deeper understanding of a text, e.g., author's attitude which has not been explicitly stated.
What is the purpose of the reading/ listening stage in the Text=based lesson framework?
1) To expose the learners to the TL
2) To present the TL in context
What is Guided Discovery?
An inductive approach (unlike an didactic approach like PPP) where learners work on understanding the M, figuring out the F and P on their own with the help from their teacher through providing them with the TL examples and asking them 'guiding' questions.
Where can you find lesson frameworks handounts?
G Drive -->Trainees --> Teaching practice -->Lesson frameworks folder.