2012年3月1日星期四

Sample Activities—Tongue Twister


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.

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