Learning a second language involves the speaking of that language as well as Reading and Writing
the language . A the core of building oral skills with the language is listening for communication and listening to gain information. Speaking is a key ares for students and the sooner the students are able to do this , the sooner they will assimilate into society
In my classroom the students have opportunities to use the language in a safe environment. There is a readers theatre that is set aside for about 45 minutes in the classroom so students can act out scebnes from all the information they are given.
The IC model (instructional and conversational ) discussed in chapter 6 interests me because it has has both elements and relates to development of oral language. This model is based on discussion based on a theme that is broad giving the students a very large base for opening up and having discussions in a safe environment. Also both languages are being supported . During the process of learning English the primary language is not forgotten oral language skills are still being developed in the primary language as well.
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