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The Three Modes of Communication
The Three Modes:Modes of Communication recognized by
New York and national standards:
Interpersonal Presentational
Interpretive
Interpretive“one way” reading or listening
Interpretation of authentic language sources, e.g. texts, movies, radio, conversation, speeches, etc.
Multiple ways of comprehensionImplies ability to read and listen for literal and inferential meaning
Interpersonal“two way” interactive communication
listening – speakinglistening-writingreading -speakingreading - writing
Listening-speaking
GamesSongs, Rhymes and Finger PlaysProps and concrete materialsDialoguesRole play
Reading/listening-speaking-writing
a. Preview the context/topic by activating background knowledge and contextual clues
b. Use visuals to present the main ideas/context
c. Help students to anticipate/comprehend new vocabulary by conducting a Total Physical Response (TPR) activity to acquire new words
d. Help students to establish a purpose for listening/reading/viewing
e. Use skimming (get the gist) and scanning (seek specific information)
Possible Activities:
matching visuals, following a map or diagram, drawing a sketch to show comprehension graphic fill-ins: completing a form, diagram, or other graphic material while exploring the text matching main ideas to parts of the text selecting main ideas from a list of possibilities checking off specific ideas found in a text from a list of possibilities matching titles to sections of the text
Presentational“one to many” communication
Giving presentations, audio broadcasts, writing for publication, etc
Focus on clear transmission of message
Using the Modes in Assessment
II. Interpersonal Communication After receiving feedback regarding the Interpretive Phase, students are engaged in realistic interpersonal oral communication about a particular topic for a specific purpose. This phase could be either audio- or videotaped.
III. Presentational CommunicationStudents engage in presentational communication by sharing their research/ideas/opinions. Sample presentational formats: speeches, drama, skits, radio broadcasts, posters, brochures, essays, websites, etc.
I. Interpretive CommunicationStudents listen to or read an authentic text (e.g., newspaper article, radio broadcast, etc.) and answer information as well as interpretive questions to assess comprehension. Teacher provides students with feedback on comprehension/understanding.
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