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have some idea of content of the text. This is to ensure that their schematic knowledge will be drawn upon when comprehending the text or doing the tasks.
Pupils must have some background
genres. Thus, the literary texts taught must include such genres as poems, short 4/16/12 stories, novels, and plays
students here and now learning context. It would be motivating for students to study the literature which is currently being discussed in their society, particularly when that literature has been interpreted through other media, such as movies or musicals. Experiencing the here-and-now literature would help students understand that literature is neither useless nor faraway, and that literature is part of our life.
knowledge and concepts based on existing knowledge or schema that they have. The 4/16/12 teacher assists pupils to acquire new
Most importantly, the texts should have the However, a poem may not always be a
capacity to engage the interest of the student. favoured item in the classroom mainly because of its deviant and densely metaphorical use of language. Teaching poetry becomes especially difficult when the emphasis is put on correctness in grammatical form.
potential for a variety of classroom activities, in order to give students more chance to gain true familiarity with any work as a whole
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3. INTEREST - students interests, experiences, enjoyment Gauge pupils interest towards songs and
poetry?
Interest has to go with motivation if pupils
are motivated to learn, they will have high interest and receptivity.
To cultivate interest, tell pupils the benefits of
are many interesting literary works to choose 4/16/12 such as childrens literature and young from,
incorporated in teaching and learning in order to impart the importance of good values for the wholesome development of individuals.
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When texts are selected, ensure that they will Must not be biased towards boys or girls?
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6. RESOURCES - reliable, easy access, related to CS It is important that appropriate resources and
Readily available resources? Commercial
materials are used with pupils of different learning capabilities so that their full potential can be realised. resources? Adapted resources? Simplified resources? Etc.
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Adapt consider localising scenes, names, Shorten shortening the text (genre), the
sentences
To build a strong foundation of language skills.
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8. EXPLOITABILITY
Possible activities to be carried out pre,
contexts and the integration of language skills, allow pupils to learn by doing fun-filled activities. Contextualised as well as purposeful activities will promote the fun element in language learning.
new in an imaginative and fun-filled way. Pupils in Year 1 and 2 will display interest, confidence and self-esteem through performance and producing simple creative works.
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