“It is impossible in any secondary school to provide direct experience of language used as part of real life in the way the native learner gets his first language” (qtd. in: Brusch & Caspari 2005: 168). This quote by BRIGHT & MCGREGOR shows the importance of texts, because they substitute this missing authentic context. Dealing with texts gives an insight into cultural aspects and is simultaneously a possibility to get to know linguistic elements.
The text The Idea, which is given in order to work out this term paper, is a kind of report about the formation of the London Eye. It is taken from Red Line 3, a school text book for form 7. It is assumed that the students have worked with Red Line before, what implies that they have appropriate previous knowledge in vocabulary and grammar. The term paper is composed of two parts. The introduction part consists of learning objectives and reference to the curriculum. Afterwards, the main section includes the introduction of new words and how to work with the text and the new grammar structure, which is past perfect.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Learning objectives
- Reference to curriculum
- Lead-in and introduction of new words
- How to present the text
- Activities
- Grammar
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to provide a detailed lesson plan for secondary school teachers on how to effectively work with the text "The Idea" from the textbook "Red Line 3". The focus is on introducing new vocabulary, utilizing past perfect grammar, and engaging students through various activities while aligning the lesson with the curriculum. Key themes include:- Utilizing texts to provide authentic language learning experiences in a classroom setting.
- Integrating vocabulary acquisition with effective teaching methods.
- Implementing past perfect grammar in a practical and engaging manner.
- Connecting learning objectives with curriculum standards.
- Enhancing students' communicative, grammatical, and cultural understanding of English.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction
The paper starts by highlighting the significance of using texts as a means to provide real-world language learning experiences in secondary schools. It introduces the text "The Idea" from "Red Line 3" as a case study. The paper outlines the structure of the lesson plan, including learning objectives, curriculum alignment, vocabulary introduction, and grammar focus.Learning objectives
The main objective of the lesson is for students to engage with "The Idea" and gain proficiency in relevant vocabulary and past perfect grammar. The paper delves into four categories of subordinate objectives: cognitive, methodological, social, and emotional, outlining specific skills and behaviors students should develop through the lesson.Reference to curriculum
This section connects the lesson objectives to the German curriculum standards for English in secondary schools. It emphasizes the importance of developing communicative, grammatical, and cultural competence in students. The paper demonstrates how "The Idea" and its associated activities align with the curriculum's requirements regarding listening, reading, grammar, and cultural understanding.Lead-in and introduction of new words
This section focuses on the importance of introducing new vocabulary effectively to students. It emphasizes the need for variety in teaching methods and discusses several techniques such as visual aids, physical demonstration, and translation. Specific examples are given to illustrate how these techniques can be applied to introduce the new words "landmark," "to lift," and "steel" from the text.- Arbeit zitieren
- Sonja Schneider (Autor:in), 2013, How to work with a text in Secondary Schools, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/278902
