Task-based language learning is a meaningful way to support the Therefore, it is important that tasks are filled with real-life content that motivates children to interact within. The aim of this term paper is to present a three-hour task sequence that focuses on helping children lead a dialogue.
Before going into detail about the task sequence, this paper will discuss the criteria applied for selecting Eric Carle's "From Head to Toe". It will then introduce the competences that should have been obtained prior to this task sequence and the ones that will be acquired during this task sequence. Thereafter, the context of the children's age and pre-knowledge will be discussed. Subsequently, this paper will present its storytelling task cycle.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Selection criteria for the picture book "From Head to Toe" by Eric Carle
- Competences & Context
- Storytelling task cycle "From Head to Toe"
- Pre-task phase
- Target-task phase
- Post-task phase
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to present a three-hour task sequence designed to help children engage in dialogue, focusing on vocabulary and confidence building. The task sequence uses the picture book "From Head to Toe" by Eric Carle, promoting interaction through real-life content and encouraging children to utilize previously learned vocabulary.
- Developing communication skills in young learners
- Utilizing picture books for language learning
- Reactivating and deepening vocabulary knowledge
- Building confidence in English language learning
- Encouraging active engagement and interaction
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of task-based language learning and its application in the primary classroom. It outlines the objectives of the term paper and presents the chosen picture book, "From Head to Toe" by Eric Carle, as a suitable resource for developing dialogue skills in young learners.
- Selection criteria for the picture book "From Head to Toe" by Eric Carle: This chapter delves into the criteria used to select the picture book, highlighting the importance of authentic content and repetitive structures for young language learners. The book's potential for vocabulary development, grammatical training, and confidence building is discussed.
- Competences & Context: This chapter outlines the key competences targeted by the task sequence, including vocabulary expansion, sentence structure understanding, and dialogue proficiency. The age and pre-knowledge of the target audience are also addressed.
- Storytelling task cycle "From Head to Toe": This chapter presents the core elements of the task sequence, focusing on the pre-task, target-task, and post-task phases. It describes how the activities are structured to engage students, reactivate prior knowledge, and promote vocabulary use and interaction.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This term paper focuses on task-based language learning, picture books, vocabulary development, dialogue proficiency, confidence building, and the use of authentic content in the EFL primary classroom. The specific examples include the picture book "From Head to Toe" by Eric Carle and the importance of repetitive structures and positive mindset development in young learners.
- Quote paper
- Katharina Heinrich (Author), 2021, How to Practice Speaking in the EFL Primary Classroom. An Application-oriented Task Sequence Based on the Picture Book "From Head to Toe" by Eric Carle, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1159262
