when i teach the students i want them to understand better at college level since they have no english background but have opted for english literature.to make the matters worse they are from villages where they were never taught english properly& they speak their mothertongue or hindi.
2006-09-23 05:25:02 · 8 answers · asked by priya 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
You really have a great challenge if they do not speak a lot of English. Literature can be difficult even for those who have always spoken English.
Here are my tips:
1. Require them to get a dictionary from their language to English.
2. Read each passage before you assign it. Pull out all of the words that you think they may not know, or that are important. Create a vocabulary list and go over it in class.
3. If there is a particular grammatical theme repeated in the text that you think they may need a review of take 5 or 10 minutes and go over it.
4. Begin reading the first couple paragraphs in class. This can start them off on the right track.
5. When you have class again go over what they read and make sure that they understood it.
6. Discuss themes from the reading and meanings. Maybe they will need a review of history to understand it better.
7. If they need to work on English words more have them create sentences using the vocabulary. They can work in small groups.
8. You can review the story step by step by asking them questions and have them fill in the blanks. This helps them to remember new words and the story.
Good luck
2006-09-23 06:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several options available to you.
1) Try understanding some of their language...
this shows them that you are really making an effort to instruct them. It will get their attention.
2) Getting books in both English and in whatever language they speak. Encourage them to try learning english as well.
3) Take them on fieldtrips to the theatre. Plays are demonstrations of literature. They can follow along a script to better grasp the meaning.
Or Challenge your drama department to try performing some of the literature you're teaching. It gives them an informal way to practice and you an interesting class period.
4) If you are not up for the challenge of language barriers, request an interpreter.
I hope this helps you and your class. Best of luck.
2006-09-23 05:40:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... not to be critical but be sure not to use expressions like "wanna" when you teach.
Let them know that there is formal and informal register - and decide how you want to teach. If you are leaning toward college application you will want to use formal. Be familiar with your curriculum.
Use teaching tools such as photos, drawings, facial expressions, gestures, current events and especially students that have a grasp of English to help those that are struggling.
Make them accountable - quiz, test, verbal assessments - and be very serious - they are watching you.
Good Luck.
2006-09-23 05:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more that you listen to the spoken word such as news broadcasters, others who speak effective and not slang english and if you study english dictionaries you will have a good start to speaking effectively.
2006-09-23 05:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by pc93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-25 00:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by Vamsee P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lingua franca for teaching English literature should be Hinglish,not yankee style "wanna"
2006-09-23 05:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by benny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
focus on writenenglish talk in between hindi
2006-09-23 11:36:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, first of all use 'want to' instead of 'wanna' in your conversation, that should help
2006-09-23 05:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by Desiboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋