Language Skills Essay

I started the Celtacourse in September 2011 therefore my only commandment Practice has been to a group of 16 Level 1 students. This particular group is lively, engaged and keen to see to it. It was clear that if after a session they had not learnt new vocabulary or mastered a tricky grammar rule they were disappointed.For the usance of this assignment I have chosen an article from the Readers Digest January 2012 entitled If I ruled the World by Dr Simon Thurley, Chief Executive of English heritage. I think this school text has several advantages it is suitable for all cultural backgrounds and as well as gives students descriptions and insight into British culture. The phrase I think is appropriate for Level 1, neither too easy nor too difficult. With the chosen text students will be able to practice chartering skills such as skimming for gist, realiseing for cognizance and scanning for information.The text can also be used to give students practice in the reproductive lan guage skills speaking and writing, discussion in class about what students would do if they ruled the world and for formulation they could research for example the history of Stonehenge. Although not a specific requirement of this assignment students may learn new vocabulary and it reinforces the unreal conditional, which we covered during one of the Teaching Practices in November.I would introduce the content of discussion for the days lesson by asking students to talk about heritage sites in the UK crowing Stonehenge (show a picture) as an example Ask if any of them had visited Stonehenge or any heritage sites. I would also test students knowledge of the vocabulary needed to answer the comprehension questions i.e. deciduous species, parochial, etc.First yarn In the first exercise I would give the students a sheet with the gist questions and ask them to read through them. Then, I would ask the students to skim the text individually in about 5 legal proceeding and ask them to work in pairs to answer the following questions1. Who wrote the article? Dr Simon Thurley, Chief Executive of English Heritage 2. What do you think the article is about? What Dr Thurley would do if he ruled the world?Second recitation Now I would ask the students to look over the detailed task questions, then scan and read the text again and answer the questions in pairs1. Simon Thurley would plant a trillion trees, which would be good for temper change. What else would it be good for and what do trees represent in the world? Because they make the world more pleasing as they are always moving and growing and mark the change of the seasons. Trees are the lungs of the world.2. How would Simon Thurley made sure enough that every child in the world had a sense of history, identity and belonging? By program line children the history of the place they live in to give them roots. Everyone needs a sense of belonging and a knowledge of historical background can make a big difference in attitude.3. why would Simon Thurley open all our old canals and string lines? We could put freight back on barges and reinstate train halts in villages across the country so as to decrease the number of lorries and cars using the roads do pollution and traffic jams.4. Why would Simon Thurley impose a tax on all businesses that put up Christmas decorations before 10 December? He would do this as he believes that Christmas is a time that should be short and special. Also there are many people who cannot afford to spend a considerable deal at Christmas and they feel alienated by the commercial frenzy. He would then use the receipts from the taxes to help less fortunate families over the Christmas period.5. Why does Simon Thurley think that although a tunnel under Stonehenge would be expensive it is a priority and should be undertaken in the near future? Because having the main road so close, 25 yards, means that the monument is subject to fumes and noise.6. Does Simon Thurley beli eve that the money donated to charities is used or purpose that it was intended? No he thinks that a lot of the money goes towards administrative costs and donors need to be confident that their money will make a difference.7. How would Simon Thurley make it easier for everyone to get on with their lives? By qualification it illegal to ban amours that people do in the privacy of their own homes. He would repeal fivesome banned things a year and have less interference.8. Does he think it is a good thing for anyone person to rule the world and why? No he does not because absolute power corrupts absolutely.Whilst the students are working in pairs I would monitor and help if necessary. After they have completed the task I would ask individual students to give their answers.I could at this stage reinforce the grammar of the unreal conditional If I ruled the world I would. and then open up the discussion and ask students to discuss in pairs what they would do if they ruled the world an d then open the discussion to the whole group with an exchange of ideas.As homework I would ask students to look up The English Heritage Internet site and hoof it a monument or building of historical importance in this country and describe it.