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Jason
Kozel Title: Adding Sounds to
Stories in English Materials
Needed: ¡× Computer lab ¡× Teacher¡¯s
Computer that is attached to speakers. ¡× Windows Media
Player ¡× Gathered sound
effects ¡× Worksheet ¡× Directions
handout Discipline and
Topic: ¡× English as a Second
Language: Infusing English Dialogue with Audio Recordings of Sounds Target
Population: Korean High School Grade Level 1
(American 10th grade) ¡× Population
Characteristics—ethnically homogenous population, varying ability levels do
to class grouping based upon age and not ability. ¡× ¡× Lesson
grouping—students will work in groups of 4 or 5 Curriculum
Links: ¡× This will be
the first lesson for a unit on Audio in the EFL classroom. ¡× Korean
students are required to commit many hours for English listening practice,
but rarely do they practice for the purpose of language usage. A Chinese friend of mine likens East
Asia¡¯s English language acquisition techniques to someone learning to swim,
while never touching the water; students learn to translate, but never learn
to use their knowledge in any practical way. This lesson will help to bridge the
gap between the listening activities they are accustomed to and the listening
activities that encourage students to respond and use their English language
knowledge in a practical manner. Objectives: Students
will be able to¡¦ ¡× ¡¦use 3rd
party audio to enhance a story. ¡× ¡¦write at
least 5 sentences in English describing a digital image. ¡× ¡¦apply their
prior knowledge of the English language to the lesson activity. ¡× ¡¦analyze a
digital image and construct a story based upon this analysis. ¡× ¡¦invent a
creative story based upon a digital image. Media Literacy
Objectives – Students
will be able to¡¦ ¡× ¡¦demonstrate
and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and
community regarding the use of technology and information. ¡× ¡¦collaborate
with peers, experts, and others to contribute to a content-related knowledge
base by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate
information, models, and other creative works. (http://www.iste.org/inhouse/nets/cnets/students/s_profile-912.html)
Materials and
Timing – ¡× One 50 minute
class period ¡× Computer with
projector and speakers attached ¡× Computer lab ¡× Windows Media
Player ¡× Gathered sound
effects ¡× Worksheet Scope and
Sequence – 1.
Teacher will briefly explain the objectives for
the lesson in plain English. 2.
Teacher will hand out the worksheet and explain
today¡¯s activity. 3.
Teacher will direct students to the shared folder
on the computer lab network. 4.
Students will begin working on their dialogues. 5.
Teacher will assist as needed via the computer lab
messaging system or through face to face interaction (student¡¯s choice). 6.
Students will present their images and dialogues
with inserted sounds. a.
One student will operate the sound effects while
the other group members read their dialogue. 7.
Students and Teacher will discuss the strong and
weak points of the presentations.
Teacher will take great care in preserving a comfortable learning
environment. 8.
Teacher will restate the lesson objectives in
plain English.
Evaluation of
Students – Students
will be evaluated based upon the rubric below. This will be an informal evaluation
due to the fact that native English speaking teachers in Korea do not
administer grades.
Evaluation of
the Lesson – This lesson will be considered a
success¡¦ ¡× ¡¦if students
create interesting and thoughtful stories using the selected audio. ¡× ¡¦if students
effectively incorporate the audio files into their stories. ¡× ¡¦if students
remain focused and on task throughout the lesson. ¡× ¡¦if students
maintain an enthusiastic attitude when involved in the activity. ¡× Teacher will
make adjustments for future uses of this lesson based upon these evaluations. Worksheets: Using Sound Effects in Stories Directions: 1.
Please find an image
online. Here are some good places to start: c. http://images.search.yahoo.com/ 2.
Please listen to the sound effects. a. Look in the shared folder! 3.
Please write a 5 (+) sentence story about your image. a. How can the sound effects fit into
your story? 4.
Insert the sound effects into your story. 5.
Practice reading the story with sound effects. a. One person should work the sound
effects. b. The other group members should read
the story. 6.
Now it is time to present what you have to the class! Story
Worksheet Please write your 5
sentences here: Title of Story:
____________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Circle
a word or space where a sound effect is needed! Good Luck! |
