CONTENT:
The adaptation
phase - 2 of 3
The
following are examples of adaptation-phase activities
that put the emphasis on oral comprehension, written comprehension,
and written expression, respectively. These "games" are
not peculiar to Suggestopedia. They are, however, quick-moving,
fun, and communication-oriented and, as a result, they
are excellent vehicles for slipping in as much perceived
and unperceived information as possible.
a.
Oral Comprehension. The whole class listens
to a tape, and then breaks up into groups of three or
four students per group. Each group receives a bundle
of cut-up paragraphs, all of which, together, constitute
the entire text just heard. The different groups can put
the paragraphs into the right order first. When a group
thinks it has won, the teacher replays the tape to check
whether the order is right (more hidden oral practice!).
b.
Written Comprehension. Each student receives
a different newspaper clipping and quickly reads it. Then,
in pairs, the students tell their partners about their
particular article. The teacher now collects all the articles
and puts them down on the ground (or pins them up on a
wall). The students then mill about, looking at all the
articles to identify which one their partner had.
c.
Written Expression. Students must create something
in writing based on a situation in the text. This might
be an advertisement for a nice restaurant, an exotic tour
proposed by a travel agency, a funny newscast, etc.
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