Independent Study Methods

Unit 2
Know how to listen, speak, read, and write

Topic 2
Productive skills

Solange E. Guerrero, Mgs.

 » Subtopics:

1. Speaking

2. Writing

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 Learning Objective

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to

employ speaking and writing strategies for effective

communication, as evidenced by active engagement in

a structured group discussion and an opinion paragraph

and by completing a written opinion paragraph.

 Warm-up activity:
Instructions:
1. Watch the video.
2. Answer the questions:
a)What are the productive skills?
b)Why did the speaker mention
the process of learning our first
language?

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Subtopic 1: Speaking

Speaking skills
Vocabulary
Fluency

To speak a second language

well, we need to know what is
Grammar Pronunciation
required to become a good
speaker.

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 1.- Vocabulary

Based on the video, what are effective

ways to increase your vocabulary?

Being a good speaker means

constantly growing your vocabulary.
The more exciting words you know,
the stronger your speaking skills.
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What do you do to acquire vocabulary? Is the strategy working? Why or why not?
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 2.- Fluency
Comfortable and confident If you can speak for an extended
you are in speaking English
period, that indicates solid
fluency. This skill means that the
Showing a clear connection listener can follow what you are
between each point that
you are trying to make. saying and does not get lost.

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 Instructions:
1. Watch the video
2. Take notes
3. Answer the following
questions:
a) What is the WIP
method?
b) What does each step
consist of?
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 3.- Grammar

Grammar matters; the fewer mistakes you

make, your speaking skill will improve.
However, a good speaker does not have to
use perfect grammar. Trying to say some
words learned previously and following
structured and predictable tasks.

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 4.- Pronunciation

• Pronunciation is a complex area with many

sub-skills that can be practiced.

• They include word and sentence stress,

intonation, rhythm, and the use of the
individual sounds of a language. An excellent
way to practice your pronunciation is to copy!

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Subtopic 1: Speaking
Early – Production
Pre – Production
Acquiring new words as 1 Trying to say some words
learned previously and
new vocabulary. 2 following structured and
predictable tasks.

Advance fluency Speaking

Developing or taking part in Stages Speech emergence
a conversation using their
5 3 Having a good vocabulary in
vocabulary without mind and trying to use some
groundwork. sentences or phrases in a
conversation.
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Intermediate fluency
Expressing opinions and share their thoughts in
oral and written productions.

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Subtopic 1: Speaking

Language proficiency has some

components underlying speaking
effectiveness.

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Subtopic 1: Speaking

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 Expressing ideas through
the written language

Highly demanded by
Subtopic 2: Writing employers in any
industry

Well-written documents,
emails, and posts can
persuade people
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 Pre-
Writing

Final
Planning
version

Writing process
approach

Editing Drafting

Revising

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 Writing Process Approach
Pre-writing
To stimulate the
CREATIVITY.
For example: watching
movies and music;
remembering or reading
experiences, dreams, and
memories.

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 Writing Process Approach

Planning Think and decide what

is going to be said.

Think about the

audience.

Think about the

content structure

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Writing Process Approach First version of a piece
of writing.

Process of editing and

amendment.

Drafting
There may be several
drafts along the
process.
Into the first drafts the
ideas should flow
easily.
Pay attention in the
content, not in
mechanics.

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Writing Process Approach
The writer analyses the
content.

Revising
Making decisions about
how to improve writing.

Take in consideration
different point of view.

Revision is not editing for

mechanics and spelling.

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 Writing Process Approach
Proofreading for mechanics
Editing and grammar.

This editing process is often

done with other readers
(peers).

At the beginning of the stages

of writing, you must focus on
one area at a time to edit.

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 Writing Process Approach

Final Version
Once the final draft has
been edited (redrafting).

The writer is ready to

make the final version.

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Closing Activity

Instructions:
1. Join the breakout room assigned.
2. Each group will be given a link to tips to improve the writing
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3. As a group, discuss them and share the following:

• Which one have you applied?
• Which one is effective?
4. All group members must participate.
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5. Assign a group representative to share what you discussed.

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References
• Bashir, M., Azeem, M., & Dogar, D. A. (2011). Factor Effecting Students’ English-Speaking Skills. British

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2 (1), 35 - 38.

• Brown, G., & Yule, G. (1983). Teaching the Spoken Language. Cambridge University Press.

• Bygate, M. (1987). Speaking. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

• Bygate, M. (1998). Theoretical Perspectives on Speaking. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 18, p.

20-42.

• Council of Europe. (2001). Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning,

teaching, assessment - A Guide for Users. Strasbourg: Language Policy Division.

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References
• Nunan, D. (1989). Designing Tasks for the communicative classroom. Cambridge University Press.

• Richards, J., & Renandya, W. (2002). Methodology in Language Teaching: An anthology of current practice.

Cambridge University Press.

• Savignon, S. J. (1991). Communicative Language Teaching: State of the Art. TESOL Quarterly, 25 (2).

Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/3587463

• Shumin, K. (2002). Factors to Consider: Developing Adult EFL Students’ Speaking Abilities. In J. Richards, &

W. A. Renandya, Methodology in Language Teaching - An Anthology of Current Practice (pp. 204- 211).

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

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References
• Brookes, A., & Grundy, P. (1990). Writing for Study Purposes: A Teacher’ s Guide to Developing

Individual Writing Skills. Cambridge University Press.

• Bruning, R., & Horn, C. (2000). Developing Motivation to Write. Educational Psychologist, 35(1), 25–

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• Harmer, J. (2004). How to teach writing . Pearson Education Limited

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