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Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Journal 3
Discuss readings skills that you have learned in this class, but have rarely used in your reading. Do you think they are really necessary ones for better reading? Why or why not?
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Reading is one great habit that can truly change your life forever. Reading can entertain and amuse us, but most of all it enriches us with knowledge, and experiences narrated. Reading purely for leisure is fun as we all know but there exist certain reading skills and strategies, which if mastered at a nascent stage can help us, be better and far more comprehensive readers.
Gordon's (1982) indicates that there are three distincet sets of competencies that a students must develop in order to become an effective reader. Three competencies are; reading skills development, reading comprehension development, and reading research and study skills. In our class, we learnt many reading skills and strategies for better reading and we also covered Gordon's ideas.
Among them, I have used most of skills since I learnt them at school. However, I rarely use reading skills related to word sound such as 'Rhyming words', 'Hard and soft 'c' and 'g', 'Pronunciation key', etc. The reason why I don't use these skills is simple. The other reading skills development are good for understanding the text. such as, by knowing synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, prefix and suffix. I am not used to using these pronunciation related skills in my daily reading time. Of course, I have to use and teach these skills for students, so I use it on study purpose, not as daily habit.
Gordon's (1982) indicates that there are three distincet sets of competencies that a students must develop in order to become an effective reader. Three competencies are; reading skills development, reading comprehension development, and reading research and study skills. In our class, we learnt many reading skills and strategies for better reading and we also covered Gordon's ideas.
Among them, I have used most of skills since I learnt them at school. However, I rarely use reading skills related to word sound such as 'Rhyming words', 'Hard and soft 'c' and 'g', 'Pronunciation key', etc. The reason why I don't use these skills is simple. The other reading skills development are good for understanding the text. such as, by knowing synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, prefix and suffix. I am not used to using these pronunciation related skills in my daily reading time. Of course, I have to use and teach these skills for students, so I use it on study purpose, not as daily habit.
Self-Acess Reading Resources for L2 readers
1. Target Student and Proficiency Level: Middle school students_third grade
2. Curriculum: Middle School ENGLISH 1(이병민, 천재교육)
3. Purpose:
(1) to provide authentic material in-class
(2) to give better understanding of target texts and topics
(3) to build up the students' related vocabulary of topics
4. Category:
This collection of reading materials are organised by Units. For better understanding each Unit reading text, I provide related sub-reading materials. The five selected chapters are as follows:
1) Lesson1. More Than One Language
2) Lesson 7. Cultural Understanding
3) Lesson 9. It's Such a Pleasure for Me to Learn
4) Lesson 11. Across Siberia to North America
5) Lesson 12. The Little Prince
The topics covered in these lessons are different languages in the world, culture difference, people who overcome their difficulty, scientific expedition, and English literature.
Lesson 1. More than One Language
Key world: Many different types of English in the world, Jamaica, India, The Pacific, Creol, etc.
1. What is Creole? (World Knowledge_reading)
http://www.zompist.com/last.htm:
Homepage Information. It is about Creole.
2. The English Language In 24 Accents ((Listening Practice_listening) )
http://youtu.be/NY2YYMAXgYM
Youtube. There are different accents in English. English has not have only one accent.
3. Global English and the teaching of pronunciation (Creative thinking_reading) http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/articles/global-english-teaching-pronunciation:
It says there is not only one form of English. Good for group discussion topic and reading material for the activity.
4. British English vs American English (Word)
http://english-zone.com/vocab/ae-be.html
5. Types of English Language
http://www.a-z-dictionaries.com/articles/Types_Of_English_Language.html
Do you speak Indian English, Jamaican English, or... Malaysian English? There are so many "Englishes" in the world!
Lesson 7. Cultural Understanding
Key world: different Culture
1. Different Cultures of the World(World Knowledge_reading)
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/different-cultures-of-the-world.html
There are many distinct cultures across the globe that are the essence of various human civilizations. Here is an attempt to give you an insight into different cultures of the world.
2. Cultural Diversity in the Classroom ((Activity Instruction_reading)
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/cultural-diversity-in-the-classroom.html
With globalism becoming a part of our lives, its effects can be seen on all the major spheres of our lives, including classrooms. This article will try to understand something more about cultural diversity in the classroom and how to promote it.
3. Do's and Taboos of Body Language Around the World(World Knowledge_reading)
http://onlineessays.com/essays/issues/iss095.php
4. Body language - Gestures (World Knowledge_listening)
http://youtu.be/Mi6h8zktO1s (UCC)
5. Cultural misunderstandings (Group discussion_listening)
http://youtu.be/F_N1Cmt_QB0 (UCC)
Lesson 9. It's Such a Pleasure for Me to Learn
Key world: 역경을 극복한 사람들, 본받을 만한 위인, Martin Luther King, Muhatma Gandhi
1. Martin Luther King "I have a dream" (Listening Practice)
http://youtu.be/PbUtL_0vAJk
The full version of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech.
2. Muhatma Gandhi (Reading Material for Group discussion)
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/mahatma-gandhi-facts.html
The article will throw some light on Mahatma Gandhi facts in a bid to introduce students to some of the lesser known aspects of his life and after reading this, we can discuss him in a group.
3. Hellen Keller (Reading Material for Group discussion)
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/the-amazing-life-of-helen-keller.html
The life of Helen Keller illustrates how a person can overcome tremendous obstacles as shown in her success in living a productive life in spite of blindness and deafness.
4. Barack Obama: Yes We Can (Listening Practice, Listening Practice)
http://youtu.be/Fe751kMBwms
I myself it is the best speech of OBAMA!!!!!!!!
5. Famous Leadership Quotes
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/famous-leadership-quotes.html
Here we come up with some famous leadership quotes that can motivate and inspire you to achieve your goals.
Lesson 11. Across Siberial to North America
Key world: Travelling
1. The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (UCC as advanced organiser)
http://youtu.be/i9kFUzhZnes (Part 1)
2. A travel aroud the world(reading material)
http://www.atravelaroundtheworld.com/
3, Various trip types
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/amazon
4. Travel News_London
http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/london/
5. Travel Stories and Photos
http://www.travelandtransitions.com/stories_photos.htm
Lesson 12. The little Prince
Key world: English Literature
1. The little Prince (Animation for advanced organiser)
http://youtu.be/SiUxtUV1o-s
2. Secrets of Shakespeare's last home (Reading and listening)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2011/04/110429_witn_shakespeare_page.shtml
3. James Joyce_Dubliners
http://www.enotes.com/dubliners
4. Invisible Man
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/invisibleman/
5. Frankenstein
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein
2. Curriculum: Middle School ENGLISH 1(이병민, 천재교육)
3. Purpose:
(1) to provide authentic material in-class
(2) to give better understanding of target texts and topics
(3) to build up the students' related vocabulary of topics
4. Category:
This collection of reading materials are organised by Units. For better understanding each Unit reading text, I provide related sub-reading materials. The five selected chapters are as follows:
1) Lesson1. More Than One Language
2) Lesson 7. Cultural Understanding
3) Lesson 9. It's Such a Pleasure for Me to Learn
4) Lesson 11. Across Siberia to North America
5) Lesson 12. The Little Prince
The topics covered in these lessons are different languages in the world, culture difference, people who overcome their difficulty, scientific expedition, and English literature.
Lesson 1. More than One Language
Key world: Many different types of English in the world, Jamaica, India, The Pacific, Creol, etc.
1. What is Creole? (World Knowledge_reading)
http://www.zompist.com/last.htm:
Homepage Information. It is about Creole.
2. The English Language In 24 Accents ((Listening Practice_listening) )
http://youtu.be/NY2YYMAXgYM
Youtube. There are different accents in English. English has not have only one accent.
3. Global English and the teaching of pronunciation (Creative thinking_reading) http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/articles/global-english-teaching-pronunciation:
It says there is not only one form of English. Good for group discussion topic and reading material for the activity.
4. British English vs American English (Word)
http://english-zone.com/vocab/ae-be.html
5. Types of English Language
http://www.a-z-dictionaries.com/articles/Types_Of_English_Language.html
Do you speak Indian English, Jamaican English, or... Malaysian English? There are so many "Englishes" in the world!
Lesson 7. Cultural Understanding
Key world: different Culture
1. Different Cultures of the World(World Knowledge_reading)
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/different-cultures-of-the-world.html
There are many distinct cultures across the globe that are the essence of various human civilizations. Here is an attempt to give you an insight into different cultures of the world.
2. Cultural Diversity in the Classroom ((Activity Instruction_reading)
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/cultural-diversity-in-the-classroom.html
With globalism becoming a part of our lives, its effects can be seen on all the major spheres of our lives, including classrooms. This article will try to understand something more about cultural diversity in the classroom and how to promote it.
3. Do's and Taboos of Body Language Around the World(World Knowledge_reading)
http://onlineessays.com/essays/issues/iss095.php
4. Body language - Gestures (World Knowledge_listening)
http://youtu.be/Mi6h8zktO1s (UCC)
5. Cultural misunderstandings (Group discussion_listening)
http://youtu.be/F_N1Cmt_QB0 (UCC)
Lesson 9. It's Such a Pleasure for Me to Learn
Key world: 역경을 극복한 사람들, 본받을 만한 위인, Martin Luther King, Muhatma Gandhi
1. Martin Luther King "I have a dream" (Listening Practice)
http://youtu.be/PbUtL_0vAJk
The full version of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech.
2. Muhatma Gandhi (Reading Material for Group discussion)
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/mahatma-gandhi-facts.html
The article will throw some light on Mahatma Gandhi facts in a bid to introduce students to some of the lesser known aspects of his life and after reading this, we can discuss him in a group.
3. Hellen Keller (Reading Material for Group discussion)
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/the-amazing-life-of-helen-keller.html
The life of Helen Keller illustrates how a person can overcome tremendous obstacles as shown in her success in living a productive life in spite of blindness and deafness.
4. Barack Obama: Yes We Can (Listening Practice, Listening Practice)
http://youtu.be/Fe751kMBwms
I myself it is the best speech of OBAMA!!!!!!!!
5. Famous Leadership Quotes
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/famous-leadership-quotes.html
Here we come up with some famous leadership quotes that can motivate and inspire you to achieve your goals.
Lesson 11. Across Siberial to North America
Key world: Travelling
1. The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (UCC as advanced organiser)
http://youtu.be/i9kFUzhZnes (Part 1)
2. A travel aroud the world(reading material)
http://www.atravelaroundtheworld.com/
3, Various trip types
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/amazon
4. Travel News_London
http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/london/
5. Travel Stories and Photos
http://www.travelandtransitions.com/stories_photos.htm
Lesson 12. The little Prince
Key world: English Literature
1. The little Prince (Animation for advanced organiser)
http://youtu.be/SiUxtUV1o-s
2. Secrets of Shakespeare's last home (Reading and listening)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2011/04/110429_witn_shakespeare_page.shtml
3. James Joyce_Dubliners
http://www.enotes.com/dubliners
4. Invisible Man
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/invisibleman/
5. Frankenstein
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein
Monday, 20 June 2011
Journal 2
Introduce an example of ER materials with basic information, strengths and weaknesses.
Useful site 1
http://www.buzzle.com/
Basic Information:
This site creates interesting and thought-provoking content for your enjoyment. With categories covering everything from animals to tourism, Buzzle.com is our complete source for news, articles and information. We can get the latest buzz, interact with our authors and other readers on our message boards, or add to the buzz by becoming a Buzzle.com author.
(1) Various reading material topics and lot of amounts
If you go to article part of this site, there are many sections labelled from 'Animal&Pet' to 'Ziodic Sign'. Whatever you want to read, most of them are here. Also, in one topic. there are many articles to read. It provides plenty of reading materials for us.
(2) Provide related articles as well
Once we read a specific article, this site also give us related articles as well.
Weakness: Not fency design
If this site want more teenager readers, the fancy hompage design will be needed. Also, the font size is too small. It would be better if the font size will be a bit bigger.
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Useful site 2
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk
Basic Information:
This teaching English site provide free classroom materials to download, from short activities to full lesson plans, for teaching kids and adults. There are also articles on aspects of teaching, and free teacher development and teacher training materials.(1) Teacher-centred reading materials and activities
If you go to article part of this site, there are several sections labelled 'Methodology', 'Resources', 'Pronunciation', 'Vocaubuary', 'Speaking', Listening', 'Writing', 'Literature', and 'Culture'. These are good for language teacheres for their extensive reading in this field.
(2) Easy to assess
As a teacher, since we register on TeachingEnglish and join here by starting our blogs, we can keep up to date with new materials via Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter.
Weakness:
(1) Not Student-friendly site
Since it has been for language teacher, there are more sources for teachers, not for students. Of course, student migh have good idear for their language learning, but, they had better find other interesting reading sites.
For widening language teachers' view, it should have had more various topics of articles in this site.
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