Scientific Language Program Grades 7 10 WELCOME By

Scientific Language Program Grades 7 -10

WELCOME! By the end of this workshop you will: 1. Understand the purpose of the course 2. Be able to use the worksheets effectively in a fun, interactive way 3. Be excited about teaching this course!

Vocabulary

Each Lesson has. . . Title

When you show the title: Brainstorm! What is… ? What do you know about… ? Tell me about… Help students connect the title with the concepts they have learned in class during the previous week.

Each Lesson has. . . Key Words

The KEY WORDS are displayed on a whiteboard at the top of each lesson, along with pictures to illustrate their meaning.

As students look at the worksheet whiteboard, the teacher should • Elicit prior-knowledge • Ask students to give (predict) meanings from the visual context

Drilling Model and drill the key words. • Use choral drills • Check individual students for pronunciation • Check understand using sentence context and visuals.

Pronunciation http: //oald 8. oxfordlearnersdictionaries. com/

Each Lesson has. . . Exercises

Types of Exercises include. . . Matching Multiple Choice Fill in the Blank

Most Lessons have. . . Dialogue

What am I? Ask and Answer

Role Play Ask a group to role play the dialogue in front of the class. • • • Monitor and listen for pronunciation Check understanding. Invite questions from other groups

Many Lessons have. . . Puzzles

Types of Puzzles include. . .

Remember, it’s all about communication. • • • Insist that students work in pairs and groups Set a time limit for each activity. Don’t let them rush ahead Monitor and guide discussions Check as a class after each activity

Extra Activities – Flash Card Games