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Controlled to Free Activities |
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Written by Chris Cotter
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Attention must be given to the activities and their order. If a handful of activities are simply thrown at the class, then confusion or dissatisfaction could very likely be the result. Teachers should consider which activities will be used, when they will be used, and the order in which the activities will appear. The class should move from controlled activities, to semi-controlled activities, to free activities.
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Written by Chris Cotter
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Drills are a good first step to build accuracy, fluency, and confidence with new language. Despite their important, drills can become boring and unchallenging.
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How to Present the Target Language |
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Written by Chris Cotter
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No matter the lesson, the teacher must present its target language, theme, or focus. He has four options that best allow him to clearly present the information, and thereby get the students ready to begin drills, activities, or other forms of reinforcement. This article looks at: explicit explanations, visual aids, examples, and elicitations.
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The Importance of Warming Up Students |
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Written by Chris Cotter
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A lot gets written about presenting new language, drilling it, and creating effective activities for its acquisition. But what about the first ten minutes? This article will look at the importance of warming up students, and how a good (or bad) activity here can affect the whole lesson.
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