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Cross Curricular LearningCross-curricular, Literature and International Cultural Knowledge
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Cross-curricularLearningHow many and favourite subjects
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The Cross-curricular Approach is the teaching of a subject such as geography, science, or history through English to learners whose
first language is not English. It is also know as ‘Content-based Learning’ or ‘CLIL’. It is closely related to ‘Immersion’ teaching and
belongs firmly in the tradition of the strong form of the ‘Communicative Approach’.
The Benefits of Cross-curricular LearningCross-curricular, Literature and International Cultural Knowledge
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1. Topic-based Lessons 2. Top-down Approach3. Familiar Content4. Meaning Focused5. Multiple Intelligence
Friendly
How are cross-curricularlessons taught?Cross-curricular, Literature and International Cultural Knowledge
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LiteratureCross-curricular, Literature and International Cultural Knowledge
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Learning through Literature
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ExtensiveReading large quantities of
material or long texts for global or
general understanding
with the intention of
gaining pleasure from the text.
IntensiveReading a text in detail with the
intent to understand all
structures, lexis and text
organisation and at the same time
developing reading skills.
Benefits of Learningthrough LiteratureCross-curricular, Literature and International Cultural Knowledge
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When (second languagelearners)read for pleasure,
they can continue toimprove in their second
language without classes, without teachers, without
study & even without people to converse with.
(Krashen 1993 p.84)
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Pupils developed a wideractive & passive vocabulary.
They used more varied sentencestructure & were better at
spotting & correcting grammaticalmistakes in their writing &speaking. They showed an
overall improvement in writingskills & increased confidence &
fluency in speaking. (Davis1995 p.330)
Learning through Literature
Key Word Bingo, Key Word Sentences, Key Word Stop, Key Word Find
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Cross-cultural LearningCross-curricular, Literature and International Cultural Knowledge
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Cross-cultural Learning!
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Which country would you
most like to visit? Why?
Do you wanna learn about present perfect or Egypt?
Agree or Disagree?
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1. A grammatical error is tolerated more than a cultural one is.
2. Culture is transmitted through language.
3. You can understand a language without understanding the culture.
4. Language fosters intercultural understanding.
5. English is only spoken in the United States of America.
Language and culture go
hand in hand
A
A
D
A
D
Cross-cultural Learning
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Cross-cultural Learning
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CLICK for teens
CLIL & Culture for teens
Culture for kids
Literature for Adults
Culture for Adults
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Aims on top
Vocabulary with illustrations
Study Skills
Vocabulary extension
activities include speaking and
listening
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Before, while, after you read
activities
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Exam style questions
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Grammar Guides
Grammar in Context
Production activities
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Extra vocabulary includes phrasal verbs, collocations,
idioms, common expressions, lexical chunks
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Extra listening practice
Exam Practice
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Speaking Focus
Exam-style Questions
Sample Answers
Speaking Bank of Common
Expressions
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Writing Focus
Writing Samples
Writing Bank of Common
Expressions
Process Approach
Exam Tips
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Red words vs. Black words
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USP 1: CLICKContent Literature International Cultural Knowledge
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Content Literature International Cultural Knowledge
Gain Knowledge Increase Motivation Foster int’l understanding
Increase Motivation Improve Vocabulary and Grammar
Appropriateness of Language
Multiple Intelligence Friendly
More confidence in speaking and writing
Understanding of culture to understand language
Develop Independent Learning
Global language
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Listening Reading Writing Speaking Use of English
Matching Matching Time Management
Describing a photo
Conversation activities
T/F/NG T/F/NG Checking content & structure
Introducing yourself
Sentence/word transformation
Completion Completion Proofreading Conversations Cloze
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice Handwriting Presentations Multiple Choice
Marking Criteria Marking Criteria
Following instructions
Role Plays
Thinking about the reader
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