Tonight class was a lot different due to Dr. Steffes being out of the country! (so jealous!!;) I listened to the recording and took some notes and now I am typing my take aways! I actually enjoyed class like this, it was nice to be able to listen and take notes on our own time; as fast or as slow as we wanted to. Then to be able to get out early was very nice!!
First was chapter 9! I found it so interesting that there are so many different borrowed words in the English language from other languages. I had no idea so many common words were from other languages. This was very interesting to figure out and to know. I also did not realize there were 26 dialects in the U.S.! These are just a few things that I am glad I know now haha!
I think it is so interesting to know that babbling as a tiny baby is actually the baby trying to make words from some simple sounds that they know! It is crazy how so young children already start to know sounds and express them in this babbling way.
I liked learning also that there is 42 phonemes, which are the sounds we teach in the younger grades. I knew there was a lot but I never knew truly how many here was. Lastly, in this chapter I found it interesting that there was 9 English consonants that are not in Spanish language. I think that is pretty cool to know that English has that many different consonants not in Spanish.
WHAT DID YOU FIND MOST INTRESTING ABOUT THIS CHAPTER?
Now to chapter 10! First off I loved the background on the powerpoint!! Super cute! I would so use that in a powerpoint for a lesson!!! This chapter was about oral language. At the beginning it talked about teaching conversation skills. You think that 
conversation skills are suppose to be something that you just know and not be something that is suppose to be taught but really when students are so young they are taught conversation skills so they can know how to discuss information as they get older. I loved the puppetry idea to teach oral language. I think students would truly love this! I think they would have a blast!! I have used the class class, yes yes. Many times as classroom management but I didn't even think of it being an oral speaking skill too. That was very interesting.
conversation skills are suppose to be something that you just know and not be something that is suppose to be taught but really when students are so young they are taught conversation skills so they can know how to discuss information as they get older. I loved the puppetry idea to teach oral language. I think students would truly love this! I think they would have a blast!! I have used the class class, yes yes. Many times as classroom management but I didn't even think of it being an oral speaking skill too. That was very interesting.
WOULD YOU USE PUPPETRY IN YOUR CLASSROOM?
Now the last chapter 11! I like how she started off with the poem. I think doing that with students and telling to try to remember as much as they can. Even to put students into groups afterwards and have them put their answers together and then maybe the group that gets the most gets a high five or a piece of candy. I find it interesting that if you say see how much you can remember student listen so much more than if you just say okay now I will read a story. Changing your voice is important too and I think students realize it after they have had you for a little bit that when you change your voice that it is important.
WHAT DO YOU THINK IS MOST IMPORTANT ABOUT LISTENING?
Overall, these chapters were very interesting and I took away a lot of information!
Such a cute blog post! I just love talking to babies and seeing their faces light up. They just adore when people talk to them and really emphasize their language. Language development is truly fascinating to me. I also always think it is so interesting to compare different languages. I agree that it is crazy to think how the English language has a different amount of consonants than Spanish. I think I would use puppetry in the classroom, but I wouldn't be cliche about it. I think having students create their own puppet shows could be really cool. But I'm not sure I see myself putting on a puppet show. lol
ReplyDeleteThank you:). I think a puppet show would be fun as well :) I agree I don't see myself doing it but for students I'd do anything haha!
ReplyDeleteI like how you did your blog post in sorting out the chapters. Really got me thinking about what was in each chapter, lol. I also liked the way this class was completed. While I missed the interaction of the other students I liked how we could pause and take notes as well as take breaks when we needed it. I also appreciated the fact that you were so helpful during class on figuring out exactly what was expected of us on our assignments. So many times I ask her questions but she doesn't reply with me knowing what she wants so thank you for your help. Now to answer your questions: I found it interesting in chapter 9 that the U.S. has 26 dialects with only Great Britain and Thailand having more. For chapter 10, I would be willing to try puppetry in my classroom (I can see having to stay on top of it or it could rapidly get out of hand). I did not think of using it with students in this age bracket until she mentioned it. And for chapter 11, I loved the poem and how each time it was read to the class they got to expand their retention skills. I think a teachers tone of voice is extremely important in gaining and keeping the students attention.
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome. I hope I was helpful. I have did a couple other unit plans. At first I use to make them harder than they were now I just do what I would do in a classroom.
DeleteAw, I'm so sorry I am not answering your questions. :( I will work harder at getting to the heart of your questions.
DeleteI am jealous that our Professor is out of the country on a beach, enjoying the weather, the peacefulness, and a drink! I would do anything to be at a place like that right now!
ReplyDeleteThe borrowed words I found the most interesting. Who knew we borrowed that many words from that many other races and ethnic groups. I adore puppetry and will definitely use it in my classroom. Depending on the age group I get will depend on what type of puppet. The elementary I was at for 5 years had a Puppet Group that made sock puppets and met once a week to practice a play using their sock puppets then performed it for the entire school. They were mainly 3rd graders but a few 4th graders, too. It was neat. As for listening, you will see my opinion when you read my post. I tied it in with Habit #5 Seek First to Understand then to be Understood from Steven Covey's 7 Habits. You will get familiar with them if you are student teaching at Dogwood this Fall. They are everywhere in that building and the teachers and students use them every day. :)
Yes, I had said that in my post to you haha! When I went and observed they were posted all over and my teacher said they use them all the time. I am not familiar with them so this summer I am going to read up on them and after next semester I am sure I will know so much!
DeleteIf I were teaching kindergarten or 1st grade, I would use puppetry because I have noticed that students at the age still enjoy it. This week's focus on language development is very interesting and important for any teacher. There are many components that make up language that teachers must know how to guide students. I too found it very interesting to know that there are 26 dialects in America. I didn't know there were that many!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I want to teach first grade so I think the puppetry would be wonderful for them! kindergarten it would probably be even better!
DeleteI think the use of puppets is such a fantastic idea! I hope you do it, post videos and I get to see them!
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