Unit 1D . Teaching at a secondary school
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In Section D of every Unit you learn functional language through dialogues from Fernanda's working life. In 1D the functions are:
. greeting a class
. asking and telling the day and date
. giving instructions
. eliciting correct answers
You also read and study aspects of 'teacher speak' and reflect on some teaching ideas.

icone_listen.gif 1 Listen to Fernanda teaching. Complete the answers.
Escute Fernanda dando aula. Complete as respostas.

1. When's her class?
It's in the morning on T_____ the _____ of M____.

2. What page are they on?
They're ____ page ___.

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icone_listen.gif 2 Listen again and complete the dialogue. Is this similar to the beginning of your own classes?
Escute novamente e complete o diálogo. É parecido com o início das suas aulas?
F: Good morning ______.
Sts: Good morning ______.
F: How are you ______?
Sts: Fine, ______!
F: OK. Sit down please . sit down. ______. What ______ is it today, João?
St 1: Tuesday.
F: Good. ______?
Sts: Tuesday!
F: Thank you and ______ the date today? Janaina?
St 2: It's fifteen May.
F: ______. ______?
St 3: Fifteenthththth.
F: ______! Yes, it's the fifteenth of May. (Fernanda writes the date on the board). Everybody?
Sts: ______ the fifteenth of May!
F: Now, ______of you, take ______your books. Good. Now, open your books ______page 38.
St 4: What page?
F: Page thirty eight. Three eight. Thirty eight. ______ look at the pictures. What can you see in the ______picture?

3 Answer the questions. Compare your answers with the models in the Key.
Responda as perguntas. Compare suas respostas com os modelos nas Respostas-chave.
1. How are you today? __________________________
2. What day is it today? __________________________
3. What's the date today? __________________________
4. What can you see in the photo? __________________________

4 Teacher Speak. Study the dialogue and answer the questions.
Fala do professor. Estude o diálogo e responda as perguntas.
1. Which expressions does Fernanda use to get the attention of all the class?
2. What does Fernanda say to drill all the class?
3. Which two words does Fernanda use to correct one student and elicit the right answer?
4. Which expressions does Fernanda use to praise the class?

Professional Tip

'Teacher Speak' is to help you reflect on your practice.
Do you agree with these ideas about drilling?
. Drilling is an efficient, fun way to practise language and change the energy levels in class.
. It's a good idea to drill a little every class.
. When you drill, always use a strong visual signal to help the class repeat together.
. Make students repeat in a lot of different ways, e.g. quickly, slowly, happily, angrily, only the boys, etc. How many different ways can you think of?

5 Update your Portfolio cassette. Prepare and then record your answers to the questions.
Atualize a fita de seu Portfolio. Prepare e grave suas respostas para as perguntas.
1. Which of the expressions and teaching techniques from exercise 4 do you use?
2. What other things do you say a lot in English in class?
3. Do you agree with the three ideas about drilling in the Professional Tip? Why (not)?

Study Tip

If you can, find another local teacher who is doing this course and compare your answers to the 'Teacher Speak' section.

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