Pronunciation and fluency are
related to the physical aspect of speech. This activity intends to exercise the
“speaking muscles” of your
class.
Preparation for
the activity:
Handouts: Practice rhyme sheet
Procedure:
Step 1: Create a list of items: words, phrase,
sentences
Step 2: Pre-speaking practice
Read the
list of rhymes to review vocabulary.
Step 3: Read aloud
Teacher
leads reading rhymes aloud in class with increasing speed.
Step 4: Class memorization
The class
tries to say one rhyme from memory.
Step 5: Individual experiment
Select
individuals to perform from memory.
Step 6: Time your speech
Ask the
students to time the teacher reciting one rhyme to see how fast it can be done.
Have
students set individual speed records.
Follow-up 1: Homework
Select two or three rhymes to practice: memorize and
time.
Follow-up 2: In class competition
Students select one best-practiced rhyme to perform.
Time the performance.
Analysis of the activity:
It supports review and lays ground for further
learning.
It makes mechanical exercises exciting.
It connects class work with home work.
It makes assessment natural.
