Techniques that can be used in teaching Language Arts
TSL3103
Techniques that can be used in teaching Language Arts
TSL3103Siti Noor AfiqahAnis AdibahAng Wee ShinNur AthirahTechniques
that can be used in teaching Language ArtsSongsRole playStory
tellingJazz chantsSongsThey can use meaningful language in
contextChildren hear vocabulary and phrases in a natural and
meaningful context and no longer as isolated words or
sentences.Songs help learn vocabulary, grammar and syntaxChildren
hear whole sentences and absorb grammar and syntax subconsciously.
It's an easy way for them to learn and remember words and
phrases.Songs enhance listening skills- Helps listening skills as
long as the language is within the grasp of the learner.Songs are
fun and motivate pupilsBring in a boost of energy and zest for life
that captures the children's attention and motivates them in
learning English.They improve speaking fluency with the natural
rhythms of language- When using songs for ESL that are performed by
native speakers children hear the natural rhythms and stresses of
English and this helps their pronunciation and speaking
fluency.
Role playSpeaking activity when you either put yourself into
somebody else's shoes, or when you stay in your own shoes but put
yourself into an imaginary situationThe joy of role-play is that
students can 'become' anyone they like for a short timeit's fun and
motivatingQuieter students get the chance to express themselves in
a more forthright wayThe world of the classroom is broadened to
include the outside world - thus offering a much wider range of
language opportunities
Storytelling Help children to increase their ability of
memoryremember the name of characters and order of events happening
in story.Children will be able to get wide knowledge from
storytellinggive them practical overview such as experiences,
relationships and so on. children know about a variety of
lifestyle, customs and cultures of different countries in the
world.children are capable of distinguishing between the right and
wrong behaviorHelp children to improve skills such as listening and
speakingchildren will focus on listening to her intonation,
pronunciationthey will imitate the new words or the whole
sentence.children will remember easily the vocabulary and learn
sentence patterns.
Jazz chantsRhythm and intonation developing an ear for the
correct stress and intonation patterns of the spoken language
Grammar and vocabulary one could use Jazz Chants to reinforce
grammar, to develop and practice vocabulary, and to practice the
patterns of everyday conversation. Memorisation chanting is a
powerful aid to memory - Using rhythm to introduce new vocabulary
offers our students a very fast track for learning. We choose Song
entitled This is the WayThis is the WayThis is the way I bake a
cake,Bake a cake, bake a cake,This is the way I bake a cake,When I
am a baker.
This is the way I honk the horn,Honk the horn, honk the
horn,This is the way I honk the horn,When I am a driver.
This is the way I ride a horse,Ride a horse, ride a horse,This
is the way I ride a horse,When I am a farmer.
