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Scientific Language Program Grades 7-10. WELCOME! . By the end of this workshop you will: Understand the purpose of the course Be able to use the worksheets effectively in a fun, interactive way Be excited about teaching this course!. Vocabulary. Each Lesson has . . . Title.
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Scientific Language Program Grades 7-10
WELCOME! By the end of this workshop you will: • Understand the purpose of the course • Be able to use the worksheets effectively in a fun, interactive way • Be excited about teaching this course!
Each Lesson has . . . Title
When you show the title: Brainstorm! What is… ? What do you know about… ? Tell me about… Help students connect the title with the concepts they have learned in class during the previous week.
Each Lesson has . . . Key Words
The KEY WORDS are displayed on a whiteboard at the top of each lesson, along with pictures to illustrate their meaning.
As students look at the worksheet whiteboard, the teacher should - • Elicit prior-knowledge • Ask students to give (predict) meanings from the visual context
Drilling Model and drill the key words. • Use choral drills • Check individual students for pronunciation • Check understand using sentence context and visuals.
Pronunciation http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/
Each Lesson has . . . Exercises
Matching Types of Exercises include . . . Multiple Choice Fill in the Blank
Most Lessons have . . . Dialogue
What am I? Ask and Answer
Role Play Ask a group to role play the dialogue in front of the class. • Monitor and listen for pronunciation • Check understanding. • Invite questions from other groups
Many Lessons have . . . Puzzles
Remember, it’s all about communication. • Insist that students work in pairs and groups • Set a time limit for each activity. • Don’t let them rush ahead • Monitor and guide discussions • Check as a class after each activity