Henry & Lucy Teacher's Guide - Book - Page 10
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Read and Write
Every unit includes writing activities which are connected to the reading texts. As
pupils' language ability at this stage is limited, writing activities are kept quite simple
and structured. These activities develop from very controlled to less controlled and free
writing. Activities include: copying words or phrases using a word bank, putting words
in order to form a sentence, writing short sentences and short texts.
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Let's Play
Games are an important and integral part of language learning. A positive and fun
atmosphere is achieved, while serious learning takes place. In the Game Index you
will find a variety of games that can be used to teach and review new language, while
providing social interaction. Within the lesson procedures you will find referrals to
specific games, however these games are interchangeable and can be used at any time
to review vocabulary. Instructions for games appear in the Game Index (page 17).
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Talk Together
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Information gap activities provide opportunities for pupils to work in pairs or small groups
while practicing newly introduced language chunks. Textual or pictorial information is
provided to facilitate the activity.
Language Focus
The texts within the book use authentic language which includes a variety of language
structures and tenses that are taught as "language chunks." Very basic language patterns
that emerge from these texts have been selected and are pointed out to the learners in
the form of Language Focus boxes. Pupils practice these language chunks in the Talk
Together activities.
Teachers are encouraged to draw pupils’ attention to the differences between British
and American English such as spelling differences (colour/color, mum/mom), use of
language (sorry/excuse me), vocabulary (trousers/pants, jumper/sweater, flat/apartment,
trainers/sneakers).
The Language Focus elements have been kept to a minimum, in order to train pupils
slowly to be aware of these elements in accordance with the guidelines provided by the
Ministry of Education.
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Read and Say (Phonics)
Pupils at this stage are still in need of stabilization of their reading skills, and require
direct instruction in advanced phonics. The phonics section in the lessons focuses on
patterns emerging from the reading texts. Most of the activities are recorded on the CD.
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