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SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR ENGLISH
LANGUAGE EDUCATORS FROM
SOUTH AFRICA 2006
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION
TEACHER’S GUIDE
Entrepreneurship Education
Advertising, The Consumer’s Dream
The following individuals produced these units with support from Ms. Karen Asenavage, co-ordinator of Distributive Learning and lecturer at the English Language Programs of the University of Pennsylvania.
Participant Affiliation Jennifer Joshua Chief Education Specialist
National Education Department
André Lamprecht Co-ordinator of In-service Training Western Cape Education Department
Tinny Lebepe Remedial Therapist and Teacher Trainer Unity College - Gauteng
Mervyn Palan Physical Sciences Curriculum Advisor Kwazulu Natal Education Department
Maryna Roodt Senior Lecturer: English National Institute for Higher Education, Kimberley
RATIONALE
Children encounter advertisements throughout their lives. They are influenced in very profound ways by them: from the foods they eat to the clothes they wear. Adverts on TV and in the print are very popular, especially with children. The language used in advertising forms a large part of the repertoire of learners’ language. This is indicative of the persuasive nature of advertising. Very often both learner and teacher are unaware of this aspect. Persuasive language is a very important and powerful tool that can be used to develop the language competence of learners. It is within this realm that advertising was chosen as a theme to teach language. The main focus of this unit is to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences to strengthen learners’ language skills. Entrepreneurship is taught in many institutions of learning in South Africa today. It is seen as a means of enabling young people to provide employment for the masses, thereby promoting economic growth. Not all learners become entrepreneurs, but they all are consumers. This unit, by exposing them to language used in advertising, will make them aware of the power of advertising, and hence become discerning consumers!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TEACHER’S GUIDE
ITEM TITLE PAGE Overview
Introductory Activity: Testing your knowledge of Advertising
SECTION ONE LOOK AT THE ADS! BUY ME! Activity 1.1 Fun with words Activity 1.2 I’m a good actor Activity 1.3 I am good at listening
SECTION TWO THE POWER OF ADVERTISING
Activity 2.1 Fun with words Activity 2.2 I am a good reader Activity 2.3 I am a good detective Activity 2.4 I judge words! Activity 2.5 I know slogans
Additional Activities
SECTION THREE I LIKE CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS Activity 3.1 I know about interviewing! Activity3.2 Could I please…..? Activity 3.3 I can ask polite questions! Activity 3.4 I enjoy practising reading Activity 3.5 I am writing interview questions! Activity3.6 I can draw up an interview schedule Activity 3.7 Practising the interview Activity 3.8 Have I done the final preparations? Activity3.9 The real interview Activity 3.10 Feedback time!
SECTION FOUR I CAN DESIGN AN AD
Activity 4.1 I remember…………. Activity4.2 Let’s make it happen Activity 4.3 We can make a jingle
Unit Map: Entrepreneurship Section 1
Learning Outcome: Learners will be able to listen to and view advertisements to understand features of advertisements
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4 Video clips on
advertisements
http://www.trevimusic.com
The learner will be able to match words and meaning Learners will be able to listen and view the clips and identify features of advertisements.
1.1. Discuss and complete activity sheet 1.2. View clips and role play 1.3. Complete activity sheets
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Unit Map: Entrepreneurship
Section 2 Learning Outcome: Learners will be able to read a text and view advertisements to learn about the language of advertising.
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Vocabulary Text “ The Power of Advertising”
Taken from reading text Adapted from an article by Tom W. Glaser in the St Petersburg Times May 10, 2001
The learner will be able to state the meaning of words in advertising Learners will be able to read and answer questions on the text.
2.1. Learners guess the meanings of words and look them up in the dictionary and complete activity sheet 2.2. Teacher and learners read the text and learners answer questions and complete activity sheet
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Four print advertisements Emotive language Explanation of slogans and clichés
http://www.peta.org/MC/printads_esp.asphttp://www.dotpaynedesign.com/print-ads.htmlhttp://www.zeimer.com/pdf/levis.pdf
Learners will be able to identify features in print ads Learners will be able to recognize emotive language and provide examples of emotive words Learners will be able to distinguish between slogans and clichés
2.3. Learners look at the print ads and complete activity sheet 2.4. Learners and teacher discuss emotive language and learners complete activity sheet 2.5. Learners and teacher discuss slogan and clichés and learners complete activity sheet
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Unit Map: Entrepreneurship
Section 3 Learning Outcome: Learners will be able to plan and conduct interviews
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“Interviewing skills” “Polite Questions”
http://iteslj.org/techniques/nunn-surveys.html
The learner will be able to establish the correct sequence in which an interview is planned and conducted. The learner will be able to distinguish between 3 types of questions. The learner will be able to develop interview questions
3.1. Learners read and discuss text, and complete the activity sheet 3.2. Learners read and discuss text and complete activity sheets on polite questions 3.3. Learners discuss and develop questions for the interview and complete the activity sheet 3.4. Learners complete activity sheet and practise
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reading the questions 3.5. Learners will complete the activity sheet 3.6. Learners draw up an interview schedule 3.7. Learners will be able to practise the interview 3.8. Learners complete a check-list 3.9. Learners conduct the interview 3.10. Learners complete activity sheet
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Unit Map: Entrepreneurship
Section 4 Learning Outcome: Learners will be able to design and produce an advert, compose and present a jingle
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Crossword puzzle
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
The learner will be able to match words and clues. The learner will be able to design a poster and a jingle They will also complete an activity, identifying features of advertising.
4.1. Complete the puzzle 4.2. Design and make ad and participate in gallery walk 4.3. Compose and present a jingle.
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OVERVIEW
1. ABOUT THE TEACHER’S GUIDE
This Teacher’s Guide has been developed to provide support for teachers in mediating teaching and learning for the theme Advertising within the broader theme of Entrepreneurship.
This Guide will provide support in the following ways:
• How to Plan: This provides direction on how to allocate time to the activities and what materials are needed.
• Activity Assistance. This provides help on how to prepare for, and facilitate the activities. Possible answers are also provided to guide discussions.
2. STRUCTURE OF THIS UNIT OF WORK The material has been developed to support a 4 hour programme of teaching and learning for Grade 9 learners. The main focus of this unit is to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences to strengthen learners’ language skills using the theme Advertising.
The unit is based on the following principles:
• It is outcomes-based and was developed using the design down model.
• It encourages active learning and all activities are developed to allow for the achievement of particular Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) at classroom level.
• It encourages teachers to draw on their knowledge and experience, and to use their own creativity. In all activities there are possibilities for expansion. Teachers should feel free to adapt materials if they want to.
The unit is divided into four Sections SECTION 1 In this section the learners will view video clips of four different advertisements. They will look at the way words are used in advertisements. The activities will help them to improve their listening and viewing skills, because they have to indicate their preferences in connection with the clips and analyse the characteristics of each advertisement. The purpose is to get them interested and to focus their attention on the theme of the unit. SECTION 2 In this Section the learners will learn the language related to advertising and how to identify the features of advertisements. Apart from reading an informative text, they will also scrutinize four print advertisements and get the opportunity to test their knowledge of advertising features by identifying them in the print advertisements. The learners are then introduced to emotive language, clichés and slogans. The activities related to the above will serve as preparation for the advertisement that they have to create in the last section. If there are fast or more talented learners, there are additional activities that they can do. The teacher could also decide to request learners to do those activities at home. SECTION 3 In this Section, the learners will learn to how to become interviewers by acquiring some basic knowledge and skills through the activities. The skills and knowledge gained will be practised in class to help improve question formation, conducting the interview and reporting the findings. In addition, they will learn how to be polite when asking questions, and they will work on their listening for details skills and their speaking skills. This activity will prepare them to conduct an interview with a local businessman. SECTION 4 This is the final section in the unit and serves as the culmination of all the knowledge and skills learned in the previous sections. In this section the teacher will refresh learners’ understanding of advertising by taking them through some fun activities before they develop the print advertisement
in the form of a poster with a slogan and jingle. A crossword puzzle is done to recap vocabulary studied. The learners will then display their advertisement for a gallery walk and perform their jingle in class. All four Sections are designed to take learners through a series of activities, which focus on Advertising as an aspect of the broad theme Entrepreneurship. The final activity will allow them to show off their learning as they design a print advertisement and a jingle for a business The teacher will guide the learners through the activities so that they learn while having plenty fun. As you can see from the overview above, the activities in this unit are all aimed at deepening the learners’ understanding of Advertising by providing practical support for improving language learning.
3. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT STANDARDS FOR THIS UNIT Each of the sections above is guided by a set of Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards from the National Curriculum Statement (Grade R-9). This unit has been carefully designed to ensure that learners will achieve these Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards. The following table indicates these Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards.
English First Additional Language Grade 9 NCS Outcomes and Assessment Standards
Section Learning Outcomes Assessment Standards Section 1 Learning Outcome 1:
Listening The learner will be able to listen for information and enjoyment, and respond appropriately and critically in a wide range of situations. Learning Outcome 6:
We know this when the learner
• analyses the features of different kinds of oral texts (e.g. a conversation, a story)
Language Structure and Use The learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language to create and interpret texts.
We know this when the learner
• demonstrates an understanding of between 6000 and 8000 common spoken words in context by the end of Grade 9.
Section 2 Learning Outcome 3: Reading and Viewing The learner will be able to read and view for information and enjoyment, and respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts.
We know this when the learner
• reads for information: reads information texts (e.g. a short newspaper article)
• critically analyses media texts (e.g. a short newspaper article)
• develops a reading vocabulary of between 6000 and 7500 common words.
Section 3
Learning Outcome 2: Speaking The learner will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations.
We know this when the learner
• uses language for a range of functions: makes polite requests and asks people not to do things (‘Would you mind not ...’), asks for help from friends or strangers (‘Excuse me ... I wonder if you
Learning Outcome 6: Language Structure and Use The learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language to create and interpret texts. Learning Outcome 4: Writing The learner will be able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes.
could...’), etc • takes part in role-
plays of different situations involving different kinds of language (e.g. a job interview)
We know this when the learner
• demonstrates an understanding of between 6000 and 8000 common spoken words in context by the end of Grade 9.
We know this when the learner
• does a survey and writes it up (e.g. as a report or a newspaper article)
• shows an understanding of style and register (e.g. rewrites a story as a newspaper article)
Section Four Learning Outcome 2: Speaking The learner will be able to communicate confidently and
We know this when the learner
• shows developing ability
effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations. Learning Outcome 4: Writing The learner will be able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes. Learning Outcome 6: Language Structure and Use The learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language to create and interpret texts.
to use features of spoken language to communicate: word stress, weak vowels, intonation and rhythm
We know this when the learner
• Designs media texts: writes simple personal advertisements (e.g. advertising something for sale)
We know this when the learner
• demonstrates an understanding of between 6000 and 8000 common spoken words in context by the end of Grade 9.
All the activities in the sections address Learning Outcome 5: Thinking and Reasoning The learner will be able to use language to think and reason, as well as to access, process and use information for learning. Assessment Standards We know this when the learner
• uses language and literacy across the curriculum: • understands some concepts from other Learning Areas and uses the vocabulary
associated with them in the additional language (e.g. ‘xenophobia’ in Social Sciences)
• writes texts required in other Learning Areas (e.g. reports and explanations in Natural Sciences)
• produces visual or graphic material to support texts (e.g. diagrams for explanations and reports)
• uses language for thinking • asks and answers more complex questions; Collects and records information in
different ways • selects relevant information and takes notes (organises key ideas under headings
and subheadings, uses layout such as capital letters and underlining) • reads and synthesises information from several texts on the same topic • transfers information from one mode to another (e.g. uses statistics to write
paragraphs, uses mind maps)
Economic and Management Sciences Grade 9 NCS Outcome and Assessment Standard
Section Learning Outcome Assessment Standard All sections Learning Outcome 4:
Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Skills The learner will be able to develop entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and attitudes.
We know this when the learner
• conducts a marketing campaign to promote a product and discusses the self-selected advertising media.
The Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards above have informed the development of the following section Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards. These are directly linked to the activities in each section and provide evidence for learner achievement.
SECTION LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT STANDARDS
SECTION 1:
Learners will be able to view video clips of advertisements and respond critically.
This will be evident when the learners:
• match words and meanings • role play the advertisements they like most • answer questions to identify features in each
advertisement
SECTION 2:
Learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the essential principles of advertising Learners will be able to use the language of persuasion in speaking and writing
This will be evident when the learners:
• provide meanings of words found in the text • read the text and answer questions • identify features of advertising in four print
advertisements This will be evident when they are able to
• distinguish between slogans and clichés • understand the concept of emotive language
SECTION 3:
Learners will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in an interview situation
This will be evident when the learners:
• produce an interview schedule • conduct interviews • analyze and report on findings
SECTION 4: Learners will be able
to design a poster advertisement and compose a short jingle.
This will be evident when the learnes:r • produce a poster advertisement using the
principles for designing an effective advertisement
• compose an effective jingle
4. PLANNING FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING To plan properly for this unit, the teacher should consider the following: • The resources needed for the activities, which include items learners may need as well as
what you may need as the teacher. • The facilitation approach that will be used in the different sections.
• The time that should be allocated to the different sections of the unit.
You may start making your list of
resources below and add to it as you go along
PLANNING RESOURCES:
4.1 PLANNING FOR FACILITATING This unit of work has been designed to use a variety of approaches. It uses individual, pair, group and whole class approaches. In addition, learners are encouraged to reflect on their learning. It encourages learners to engage in reading, writing, speaking and listening activities. When planning for the activities, be sure to:
• Give clear instructions. Repeat them if necessary for clarity. • Use a variety of approaches to teaching and learning to develop competence and
consolidate concepts and vocabulary and language use.
• Allow learners to reflect on learning (this should be done at the end of each section to consolidate learning).
4.2 PLANNING THE TIME ALLOCATION Planning the time allocation for the teaching and learning involves: • Structuring each section in the unit.
• Structuring activities in each section. 4.2.1 STRUCTURING THE SECTIONS (for 4.5 hours of teaching and learning) The 4.5 hour unit offers learners a short series of activities that allows for a logical development of ideas and engagement in language learning through the content of Advertising. UNIT STRUCTURE Time required per section
UNIT structure
15mins Introductory activity 1 hr 10 mins : SECTION 1
Section 1: Look at the Ads! Buy Me! This section has three activities.
1 hour: SECTION 2
Section 2: The Power of Advertising This section has 5 activities.
1 hour 20 mins: SECTION 3
Section 3: I like Conducting Interviews This section has 10 activities. The following activities may be done as homework:
• Activity 3.1 • Activity 3.3 • Activity 3.6 • Activity 3.8 • Activity 3.10
1 hour: SECTION 4
Section 4: I can design an Advert
A more detailed break down for each of the sections is indicated below. This can assist you with pacing the unit carefully to ensure that all sections are covered in the allocated time.
SECTION STRUCTURE
Minimum time required per section
Time required per activity per section
15mins introductory activity 15mins 55mins : SECTION 1
Section 1 Activity 1.1 10mins Activity 1.2 15 mins Activity 1.3 30mins
1 hour: SECTION 2
Section 2 Activity 2.1 15mins Activity 2.2 15mins Activity 2.3 10mins Activity 2.4 10mins Activity 2.5 10mins
1 hour 20mins SECTION 3 (Some of the activities in this section can be done as homework).
Section 3 Activity 3.1 15mins Activity 3.2 15mins Activity 3.3 10mins Activity 3.4 20mins Activity 3.5 20 mins Activity 3.6 10mins Activity 3.7 15mins Activity 3.8 5mins Activity 3.9 10mins Activity 3.10 10mins
1 hour: SECTION 4
Section 4: Activity 4.1 10mins Activity 4.2 30mins Activity 4.3 20mins
5. ACTIVITY ASSISTANCE This section of the Teacher’s Guide provides detailed guidance on all of the main activities contained in the Learner’s Workbook. This includes guidance on the purpose of the activity, the content of the activity, and the process of the activity. Possible answers are provided where necessary. Space is provided for the teacher to make notes. Use this space for ideas that may help to facilitate the activities successfully.
INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY : TESTING YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF
ADVERTISING
Time: 15 minutes
Resources: paper and pens, good listening skills
Method: work in small groups
______________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity is introductory. Its purpose is to assist learners to learn new ideas and words related to Advertising. Content: Use this activity to assess the learners’ prior knowledge of Advertising and discuss new words and ideas so that all learners have a basic understanding of Advertising. Process: The activity is a group-based activity, and it is suggested that participants are encouraged to work in groups of about 6.
Teacher’s notes
Reflect on your teaching!
POSSIBLE ANSWERS Activity sheet Your Spider diagram or mind map could look something like the one below.
Use this mind map to record new words or ideas you learned from the report back of the other
groups.
Possible answers: Consumer, buy, marketing, new product, funny adverts, infomercials, prices, expensive, bargains, sales, encourage to buy, products, entrepreneurs, shoppers, bargains, quality, truth, lies.
Advertising
SECTION 1: LOOK AT THE ADs! BUY ME! ACTIVITY 1.1 : FUN WITH WORDS
Time: 10 minutes
Resources: pencils, good reading and judging skills
Method: work in pairs
_______________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity helps to familiarize learners with the vocabulary they will encounter in the video clips. Its purpose is to help learners to learn new words related to Advertising. Content: You can use this activity to assess the learners’ knowledge of Advertising vocabulary and to discuss new words so that all learners will be able to watch and enjoy the video clips. Process: This is a pair work activity. The pair can work on one sheet and then correct their answers when you give them feedback.
TEACHER’S NOTES
Reflect on your teaching!
Activity Sheet 1a Word Matching
The following are the possible answers to the activity
Column A Word
Column B Description
capture
catch, take hold of
memories
reminiscences, recollections, memoirs
fortified
strengthened, with added nutrition
delicious
tasty, delightful, pleasant, lovely, enjoyable
entirely
Totally, fully, completely, wholeheartedly
coating
outside layer, covering
classic
Typical, timeless, masterpiece, traditional
eskimo pie
Typical name for an ice-cream
status rank, category, eminence, significance
graphic mode picture or a visual cartoon, moving picture
animation cartoon, moving picture
still photography
a picture
advertisement
commercial, way of promoting a product
ACTIVITY 1.2: I’M A GOOD ACTOR! Time: 15 minutes
Resources: speaking and listening
Method: work in small groups
_______________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity should be fun and get the learners to display their creativity. Its purpose is to assist learners to learn new ideas and words related to Advertising. Content: Use this activity to assess the learners’ prior knowledge of Advertising and discuss new words and ideas so that all learners have a basic understanding of Advertising. Process: The activity is a group-based activity. Let them work in groups of four.
TEACHER’S NOTES
Reflect on your teaching!
ACTIVITY 1.3: I’M GOOD AT LISTENING! Time: 30 minutes
Resources: listening and viewing
Method: work individually
_______________________________________________________ Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to determine whether learners have listened to and watched the videos properly. Content: Use this activity to assess the learners’ understanding of the videos Process: This activity is done individually. Answers are not supplied, as they may differ.
TEACHER’S NOTES
Reflect on your teaching!
SECTION 2: THE POWER OF ADVERTISING ACTIVITY 2.1 : Fun with words Time: 15 minutes Resources: dictionaries, paper and pens, good listening skills
Method: work individually
_______________________________________________________ Purpose: In this section, learners have to learn the words and terms associated with advertising. They will practise the skill of guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words. They will have to look up the meanings in a dictionary to learn new ideas and words related to Advertising. Content: Assess the learners’ prior knowledge of Advertising and discuss new words and ideas so that all learners have a basic understanding of Advertising. Process: For this section it is essential to have dictionaries. If learners do not each have their own dictionary, try to secure as many dictionaries as possible to keep in the classroom. Encourage learners at all times to use a dictionary to look up the meanings of words. TEACHER’S NOTES
Reflect on your teaching!
Possible Answers
Activity Sheet 2a: Guessing is the name of the game
1 adage Fixed saying 2 campaign Promotion 3 jingle Tune or refrain 4 slogan Motto or a catchphrase 5 appealing Attractive or pleasing 6 endorsed Approved 7 salivating Drooling
ACTIVITY 2.2 : I AM A GOOD READER
Time: 25 minutes
Resources: the text, dictionaries, good reading and listening skills
Method: the activity is a class activity, followed by an individual reading session Purpose: The idea of this activity is to read the text to the learners so that they hear and see the text at the same time. In this way they will consolidate sound and graphical representation of language. Reading silently will help them to practise their own reading skills. Content: You can use this activity to teach the learners the content of advertising features as well reinforcing the meanings of words encountered in the previous activity. Process: Read to the whole class and then allow learners to read silently on their own. You may have to reread certain parts, or assist learners who have problems with reading and understanding. Learners will thereafter answer the questions in the activity sheet. TEACHER’S NOTES
Reflect on your teaching!
Possible answers
Activity Sheet 2b: Questioning Time
1 List 3 aspects of an advert that may persuade you to buy a product. • Catchy jingles • Cute slogans • Cartoon characters
2 Why would people want to be associated with a particular toothpaste? They may think that they will become more popular/ that people will like them more/ that they will be regarded as cool. 3 State at least 3 things that an entrepreneur must do to create an effective
advertisement. He/ she must use bright colours, design a catchy tune and a cool slogan that people will remember. 4 What is the overall aim of any advertisement? It is to sell a product. 5 If a food advertiser uses green in his advertisement, what message does he send out to the consumer? That his product/ food is a healthy food/ that his product is healthy. 6 Explain in your own words why it is important to involve as many senses as possible in any
advertisement. Answers may vary. It is important that learners must learn to use their own words to answer this type of question. The following is just a guideline to help you to assess the learners’ answers. The more senses you involve, the more real the product becomes, and the more eager you will be to buy the product. If you can see it, hear it, touch it, smell it and taste it (or imagine that you can!) you will buy it!
7 Why do you think the Coke company decided to: 1) change its logo over the years? 2) keep the colours red and white? 1) To keep up with changing times/ to keep it modern/ to keep young people
interested. 2) To show that the product has stayed the same. It is is still easily recognized as
Coke. 8 “They work according to a set of scientific principles…..” What does this line tell you
about the money and effort that big companies put into their advertising campaigns? It shows that companies realize that advertising is important and that it should be done properly. Companies invest large sums of money to produce good adverts.
ACTIVITY 2.3: I AM A GOOD DETECTIVE
Time: 1O minutes
Resources: pencils, reading skills
Method: work individually and then in pairs
_______________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity is aimed at reinforcing the ideas on the features of advertisements. Content: Use this activity to assess the learners’ knowledge and understanding of the features of Advertisements. Process: The activity is essentially an individual activity, which will help the learners to verbalise their choices by defending them to a partner. You may encourage learners to bring print advertisements from home, or you can provide print ads so that learners can get additional practice.
TEACHER’S NOTES
Reflect on your teaching!
Activity Sheet2c: Detective Report
Possible answers:
Name of ad Colour Slogan Logo Stated message
Striking picture
Why/not?
1 Levi X X X X X Open 2 BK Veggie X X X “ 3 Initsys X X X X X “ 4 Helping animals X X X X “
ACTIVITY 2.4 : I JUDGE WORDS
Time: 10 Minutes
Resources: pencils, dictionaries, reading and speaking skills
Method: work as a whole class
_______________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity is a language activity and aims at teaching the learners what emotive language is. It is important to make learners aware of the fact that words/expressions may create different emotions in individuals. Content: Information is given on emotive language, slogans and clichés. If your learners have difficulty in understanding these terms you may have to spend more time and give more examples. Process: Work with class as a whole. TEACHER’S NOTES
Reflect on your teaching!
Activity Sheet 2d: Feeling Words
Possible Answers:
Word Positive Neutral Negative Sexy X Filthy X Fantastic X Disgusting X
ACTIVITY 2.5: I know slogans
Time: 10 minutes
Resources: paper and pens,
Method: work individually
_______________________________________________________ Purpose:. This is aimed at testing learners’ understanding of the difference between slogans and clichés. Content: Use this activity to assess the learners’ understanding of slogans and clichés. Process: This is an individual activity. TEACHER’S NOTES
Reflect on your teaching!
Activity Sheet 2e: I know slogans Possible Answers: Expression Slogan Cliché 1 Don’t sell the steak, sell the sizzle. X 2 A diamond is forever. X 3 …. hooked on something… X 4 Coke adds life. X 5 Spar good for you. X 6 At the end of the day. X 7 The bottom line is … X 8 Arrive alive. X 9 Are you with me? X 10 Everything keeps going right, Toyota X 11 Personally, I feel that… X 12 It’s finger lickin’ good X
Additional Activities Possible Answers Activity 1 Chocolate bar activity
The teacher can use the following rubric to assess the slogans for a
chocolate bar. Tick the appropriate number.
No Description Tick 1. Learners were highly engaged in discussion, and produced a
catchy slogan, using emotive language.
2. Learners participated in discussion and produced an adequate slogan with emotive language.
3. Learners participated minimally and did not manage to develop a slogan with any emotive language.
Activity 2
• CNA
• Pick’n Pay
• Morkels
• Omo
• McCain
• First National Bank (FNB)
• Kitkat
• Joshua Doore
• Yellow pages
• ABSA
Solution for the alphabet soup
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SECTION 3: I LIKE CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS! ACTIVITY 3.1 : I know about interviewing
Time: 15 minutes
Resources: reading ‘Interviewing Skills”; Activity Sheet and pens.
Method: work in pairs
______________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity introduces learners to the process of conducting interviews. Its purpose is to get learners to sequence the interview process according to how they will plan for the interview, i.e. what they will do before, during, at the end and after the interview. Content: Use this activity to assess the learners’ reading and sequencing skills. You may discuss sequencing of activities with learners using other examples. Process: For this activity learners work in pairs.
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Possible Answers Activity Sheet 3a: Getting Things in Order Tick (√) the appropriate boxes with the following codes: B= what I would do before an interview D= what I would do during an interview A= what I would do after an interview No Interview Skill B D A 1. Make an appointment with the person to be interviewed
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2. Try to learn a little bit about the person before you go for the interview
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3. Write out your questions in advance
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4. Be on time for the interview
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Greet the person politely and introduce yourself
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Explain the subject of the questions you will ask and why you are doing the interview
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√ Ask the person’s permission to ask him or her the questions and record the responses
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√ When you finish asking the questions, don't forget to
thank the person you interviewed for his or her time 8.
√ Write your report on the findings 9.
ACTIVITY 3.2: Could I please…..?
Time: 15 minutes
Resources: reading “Question Types”;
Method: work as individuals ( reading) ;in pairs (discussion)
_______________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity aims to get learners to understand the three question types that one uses in interviews by reading the piece provided. The activity also allows learners to discuss the question types that they are most familiar with and also least familiar with. Content: The three question types, namely, polite, neutral and short questions are used in everyday conversations all the time but learners may not know the terms used to describe them. This activity makes them aware of the terms so that they will be able to identify the types and their uses especially in interviews. Process: While you read aloud get learners to read with you silently and then allow them to talk about these question types with a partner. You can round up the activity by getting some learners to share the types they are least familiar with.
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Possible Answers
Activity Sheet 3b: I can ask polite questions Mark the polite questions with a tick (√ ) and the not so polite ones with a cross (x) No Questions
Tick (√ ) or Cross (x)
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I want to ask you a few questions
x
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Would it be possible to ask you a few questions?
√ √ 3. Could you tell me more?
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x Tell me more
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Are there any reasons for your answer?
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What are the reasons for your answer?
x
ACTIVITY 3.4: I enjoy practising reading! Time: 20 minutes Resources: activity Sheet 3c; pen Method: work in pairs _______________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity is designed to get learners to practise writing and reading a dialogue (interview) using the three question types. Content: The use of the modals “would” and “could” as starting words in questions is polite. This will be consolidated by completing the dialogue and getting learners to practise reading the text. Process: Learners will work in pairs. You could introduce the activity by talking about the use of words “would” and “could” and then get learners to complete the dialogue and practise reading it. TEACHER’S NOTES
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Possible Answers Activity Sheet 3c: Practice makes perfect!!! Fill in the blanks in the sample interview on Breakfast Cereal Preferences A: I am interviewing about breakfast cereals. Would it be possible for me to ask you a few questions on breakfast cereals? . B: Sure go ahead. A: O.K. Great. Thanks. First of all, could I ask which breakfast cereal you eat? B: Yes , I eat Kelloggs All Bran flakes. A: Could I ask you why you choose Kelloggs All Bran flakes as a breakfast cereal? B: Sure, I choose Kelloggs All Bran flakes because it has all the ingredients that keep me healthy and energetic the whole day. A: I am not sure that I know all the ingredients in the cereal. Could you please name some of the ingredients? B: Sure, it has wheat bran, raisins, malt and sugar and some vitamins . A: Would you mind if I asked when you started eating Kelloggs All Bran Flakes? B: Well I started eating Kelloggs All Bran flakes in 1996. A: 1996? B: Uh-huh. A: Oh, that’s really interesting. B: Yes, I think so.
ACTIVITY 3.5: I am writing interview questions! Time: 20 minutes Resources: paper; pens Method: work in groups of 5 _________________________________________________________________________ Purpose: In this activity learners will use their knowledge to design questions for the interview. Content: You will listen to each group’s questions and comment on the suitability of questions reminding learners of the three question types. Lead learners to get a set of appropriate questions for the interview. Process: Learners will work in groups of 5. TEACHER’S NOTES
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ACTIVITY 3.6: I can draw up an interview schedule! Time: 10 minutes Resources: Activity Sheet 3d Method: Work in groups of 5 __________________________________________________________________________
Purpose: In this activity learners will fill out the interview schedule with the relevant details and questions for the interview. Content: You will explain to learners how the schedule will be used during and after the interview, drawing their attention particularly to the use of comments column. Process: Learners will work in the same groups as in the previous activity. TEACHER’S NOTES
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Activity Sheet 3d Interview Schedule
NAME OF BUSINESS: Joshnet Inkjet Refills NAME OF INTERVIEWEE: Alf Joshua DATE AND TIME OF INTERVIEW: 28 August 2006 at 13:30 NAMES OF INTERVIEWERS 1. Mervyn Palan 2. Maryna Roodt 3. Andre Lamprecht 4. Tinny Lebepe 5. Jenny Joshua
QUESTIONS COMMENTS 1.Could you tell me what colours you would use in the advert?
Interviewee was certain that we should use red blue and white as the main colours in the logo.
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ACTIVITY 3.7: Practising the Interview Time: 15 minutes Resources: good listening and speaking skills Method: work in groups of 7 __________________________________________________________________________ Purpose: In this activity learners will have the opportunity to practise asking the interview questions and noting the responses. Content: You will go from group to group listening to the learners asking questions. Encourage them and assist in boosting confidence levels! Give the necessary support in asking follow-up questions. Support the observer in giving constructive feedback to the group. Process: Learners will work in groups of 7. TEACHER’S NOTES
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ACTIVITY 3.8: have I done the final preparations? Time: 5 minutes Resources: activity sheet e Method: work in groups of 5 __________________________________________________________________________ Purpose: In this activity learners will check that they have done all the necessary preparation for the interview. . Content: This is a quick activity. The checklist serves as a reminder for the learners of all that has to be done before the interview. Assist learners who answer no to any question on the Activity Sheet. Process: Learners will work in groups of 5. TEACHER’S NOTES
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ACTIVITY 3.9: The Real Interview Time: 10 minutes Resources: interview schedule Method: work in groups of 5 __________________________________________________________________________ Purpose: In this activity learners will conduct the interview and you will assess their skills by using the rubric. . Content: Learners will use all the knowledge and skills gained to conduct the interview. Process: Learners will work in groups of 5. They will conduct the interview and you will assess their performance. TEACHER’S NOTES
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Interview Schedule
Name of Interviewers 1. Mervyn Palan 2. Maryna Roodt 3. Andre Lamprecht 4. Tiny Lebeje 5. Jenny Joshua Date: 28 August 2006 Rate the group on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest
Item Score Comment Introduced themselves politely 4 Appeared to be a bit
nervous
5 Extremely well Stated the purpose of the interview clearly
4 Question three not phrased too well
Presented questions confidently
5 Absolutely Was able to get informative answers 3 Restated questions when necessary Struggled for words in
question 4 Asked follow up questions when required
4 Done reasonably well
Included all three question types 5 Well done Kept a friendly, warm and interested attitude throughout
5 Well done
Concluded the interview appropriately 5 Well done
ACTIVITY 3.10: Feedback Time Time: 10 minutes Resources: activity sheet f Method: work in groups of 5 __________________________________________________________________________ Purpose: In this activity learners will report on their findings using the format given. . Content: Learners will crystalise the information in a brief report. Process: Learners will work in groups of 5. TEACHER’S NOTES
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Activity Sheet 3f Sharing the findings
Oral Presentation Format
1. Introduction
(Details of interviewee/ Aim of interview/Question Types used) We interviewed Mr Alf Joshua of Joshnet Inkjet Refills to find out his preferences in adverts. We used all three question types in the interview.
2. Results (Most striking requirements for the advertisement) He would like colours red, blue and white to be used in the logo . Logo to be on the left bottom of the poster. He prefers the ink and quill picture. The slogan should indicate that refilling is the way to go! The jingle should also give that message.
3. Conclusion (Were any requirements unexpected/ Do you feel that you have all the information you require for developing the advertisement?) We have all the requirements we need for the advert.
SECTION 4: I CAN DESIGN AN ADVERT ACTIVITY 4.1: I remember………..
Time: 10 minutes
Resources: crossword puzzle
Method: work in pairs
_________________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity is a refresher. Learners will recall all that they have learned about Advertising by completing the crossword puzzle. Content: Guide learners to do the puzzle. You may discuss the words with the learners when they have finished the task. Process: For this activity learners work in pairs.
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CROSS WORD PUZZLE
Answers Acrosss: Down 2 – hooked 1 - mandoza 5- simple 3 - desire 7 – asics 4 - colour 9 – service 6 - scientific 10 – green 8 - senses 11 – cliché 9 - strong 14 – celebrity 12 - yellow 15 – logo 13 - red
ACTIVITY 4.2 : Let’s make it happen!
Time: 30 minutes
Resources: magazines, paper, pens of different colours, glue, paint. brushes
Method: work in groups of five
_______________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity is the conclusion of a number of activities aimed at improving the language ability of the learners. Learners will use their knowledge of advertising and their language ability to develop an advert. Content. Discuss the rubric on how they will be assessed. Process: For this activity learners work in their groups of five. Assist learners with resources while they are busy. Organise a display area for posters once they have been completed. Supervise the Gallery Walk.
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Rubric to assess print advert
4 3 2 1 Several elements missing
All but one of the required elements included
Advert includes all required information
Advert includes all requirements and additional information
Required elements
The advert is not attractive. It is distractingly messy, or poorly designed
The advert is acceptably attractive, though it may be a bit messy
The advert is attractive in terms of layout, neatness and design
The advert is exceptionally attractive in terms of layout, neatness and design
Attractiveness
The advert cannot be easily read, and there are many unintentional grammatical errors
The advert can be easily read and there are 3-4 unintentional grammatical errors
The advert can be easily read and there are 1 or 2 unintentional grammatical errors
The advert can be easily read and there are no
unintentional grammatical errors
Text & grammar
The graphics are not related to the advert and the logo is inappropriate
The graphics are related to the advert and the logo is adapted and appropriate
The graphics are related to the advert and logo is original and suitable
The graphics are related to the advert and the logo is original and most suitable
Graphics & Logo
ACTIVITY 4.3 : We can make a jingle!
Time: 20 minutes
Resources: learners’ creativity
Method: work in groups of five
_________________________________________________________ Purpose: This activity is a conclusion of a number of activities aimed at improving the language ability of the learners. Learners will use their knowledge of advertising and their language ability to develop a jingle. Content. Discuss the rubric on how they will be assessed. Process: For this activity learners work in their groups of five. Assist learners with rhymes or rhyming words if necessary. Organise time and an area for them to perform their jingle.
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Rubric to assess the jingle
Y N Criteria
1. Is the tune catchy?
2. Are the words appropriate to the advert?
3. Are the words easy to remember?
4. Does the tune create excitement in the listener?
5. Does the jingle contain emotive language?
References 1. National Curriculum Statements (grade R-9)
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