Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Learners
SECTION A:HOME LANGUAGE
QUESTION 1
1.1)Language acquisition begins at birth, if not in the womb, and children only a few days old can recognize the sounds of their parent language, distinguishing them from sounds of another language. At twelve months, a child is able to distinguish the speech sounds of the language to which he or she is exposed. Children hear and get used to sounds of their own language.
1.2) Confidence Articulation Language production Vocabulary Communication Understanding language Playing with words Listening skills
1.3) This approach treats language as a field where handwriting, spelling, composition, grammar, punctuation, speaking and reading are all included. Such teaching emphasizes the relationship between these components, encouraging learners to see, for instance, that good handwriting and knowledge of spelling are both involved in producing words that can be easily read.
Example: Taking the learners out on a field trip or excursion where they can include all the components that are involved in this approach.
QUESTION 2:
2.1) Text experiencing:
These teaching strategies recognize the vital role of the reader (increasing the focus of modern theories of literature). This relates to learner-centered procedures in literary instruction.
Text study:
Focuses on an analysis of particular texts. It complements an experience of the texts.
2.2)
Description of story
Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Author: Roald Dahl
Type of story (e.g. detective, adventure, animal story): Fantasy
Concise summary of story: Charlie Bucket is living in poverty and his luck changes for the better when he wins a lifetime supply of candy and a chance to visit Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
Main characters: Charlie Bucket, Willy Wonka,and Augustus Gloop
Which character did you like best?: Charlie
Why?: He has a lot of respect and love for his parents and family. He’s a quiet child
QUESTION 1
1.1)Language acquisition begins at birth, if not in the womb, and children only a few days old can recognize the sounds of their parent language, distinguishing them from sounds of another language. At twelve months, a child is able to distinguish the speech sounds of the language to which he or she is exposed. Children hear and get used to sounds of their own language.
1.2) Confidence Articulation Language production Vocabulary Communication Understanding language Playing with words Listening skills
1.3) This approach treats language as a field where handwriting, spelling, composition, grammar, punctuation, speaking and reading are all included. Such teaching emphasizes the relationship between these components, encouraging learners to see, for instance, that good handwriting and knowledge of spelling are both involved in producing words that can be easily read.
Example: Taking the learners out on a field trip or excursion where they can include all the components that are involved in this approach.
QUESTION 2:
2.1) Text experiencing:
These teaching strategies recognize the vital role of the reader (increasing the focus of modern theories of literature). This relates to learner-centered procedures in literary instruction.
Text study:
Focuses on an analysis of particular texts. It complements an experience of the texts.
2.2)
Description of story
Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Author: Roald Dahl
Type of story (e.g. detective, adventure, animal story): Fantasy
Concise summary of story: Charlie Bucket is living in poverty and his luck changes for the better when he wins a lifetime supply of candy and a chance to visit Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
Main characters: Charlie Bucket, Willy Wonka,and Augustus Gloop
Which character did you like best?: Charlie
Why?: He has a lot of respect and love for his parents and family. He’s a quiet child
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