Question

Enumerate the benefits of using authentic materials in language teaching. Select one authentic material to teach writing skills. Please mention the level/class in which you will use that authentic material. Also attach the exercises/activities etc that you have designed on that authentic material.

Answer 1

For teaching language various types of materials are used. In case of first language, only the conventional grammar is taught. The students are also taught the way of reading and writing. The rhyme scheme and pronunciation are also taught there. With the help of the principles of rhetoric and prosody the knowledge of rhyme scheme is imparted in the children. For correct pronunciation the students are taught phonetics. Besides, for the development of vocabulary loud reading is also effective. With the help of guided reading the teacher helps the students to have the idea of intonation, pause, slight pause and so on.

For enhancing writing skill for the students of class IV ( 10 years) pictures on paper can be used. It is found that the students do not have clear idea of a particular matter. If they are provided picture they can write on the basis of this. As for example, the students are asked to write about a rural scene. For doing so, a picture of the rural scene is given to them. By using the picture they can describe in their own way. They develop a sense of conception.