module 5 planning of the english language teaching-learning process

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LOJA
Área de la Educación el Arte y la Comunicación
English Language Career
they may not have learnt the word or the structure yet; they may be using a
word or structure from their first language by mistake; they may have been
introduced to the language but may still need more time to process it or practise
using it; they may have great difficulty making certain sounds; they may have
writing or spelling problems in their first language; they may need more time to
check and edit their writing. The reason why a mistake is made influences the
way we correct it.
• There are different techniques we can use to correct oral and written
mistakes.
• Mistakes can be a very positive aspect of learning. They show us that
learning is taking place and that learners are taking risks with the language.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY
Here is another example of a learner's writing. Look at the underlined words and
decide which symbol in the correction code you would use for each one.
In the post people used, to travel on train or on -foot. Now they usually travel
by plane and, by car. I like trains. Train are very confortable and, you can to
read, or talk to your •friends. Planes are -fast and, they were more expensive.
REFLECTION
Think about these comments from teachers. Which do you agree with and why?
1 It's very difficult to ignore mistakes in spelling or grammar. They seem to be
the most important thing so I feel I have to correct them.
2 Learners think we're not doing our job if we don't correct all their mistakes.
3 It's easier to correct mistakes in accuracy than in communication.
PRACTICE TASK
For questions 1-6, match the examples of learner mistakes in written work with
the types of mistake listed A-G.
There is one extra option which you do not need to use.
Learner mistakes
4 She arrived to the station early.
5 We listened the music before we went out.
6 I live in very cheap accommodation near the school.
7 This is a picture of my uncles sister.
8 He hurt one of his foot fingers.
9 He wore a coat black.
Types of mistake
A. wrong punctuation
B. wrong spelling
C. wrong word order
D. wrong preposition
E. word missing
F. wrong agreement
G. wrong vocabulary
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