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Comprehension after Reading.
Have the students work in pairs or in groups, discussing an aspect of the reading material. This is more
effective than reporting to a group as a whole as every students gets a chance to speak and be heard.
Emphasize the need for asking the question clearly and responding clearly so the partner can understand.
In large classrooms, talking to the person next door is excellent, if movement is not possible.
Use the comprehension questions that follow a passage of reading, or use the discussion activities given
with many lessons.
Do not avoid activities requiring the students to talk as they are often the most beneficial for the student.
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30 Second or 60 second Prepared Timed Speeches.
The emphasis is on prepared and also timed so the student can practice what is going to be said and keep
it to a deadline.
Use simple topics about themselves and their interests or their town and then move onto topics based on
the readings, news items or class movies. Shared outings and excursions are best if you have them, this is not easily possible
in China, especially when there is no budget for this area and the teacher pays the expenses herself.
The students enjoy this activity and soon get into a very relaxed routine. If time is a factor, have the
student perform to a partner or a small group.
For added interest viewers are given 5 areas to mark the speaker on..clarity, interest, preparation, gammar
and confidence. Pointers are given to students on how to disguise nervousness, and how to stand and present themselves to
their best adventage using old fashioned Toastmasters and Speaking techniques.
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