Structured Response

1. Choose three types of materials which can be used to teach the English language and state the strengths and weaknesses in every material chosen[15m].

Type of material 1

Strength

Weaknesses

Type of material 2

Strength

Weaknesses

Type of material 3

Strength

Weaknesses

2.In selecting his teaching aids, Mr. Heng always makes sure that his teaching aids can be exploited to teach many skills. He also makes sure that they can withstand wear and tear. If possible, the teaching aids should resemble materials which students will encounter in their daily lives.

a. Analyse the stimulus above and identify three factors which Mr. Heng uses in selecting materials for his English class[3m].

b. Provide additional four factors which are different from those mentioned in 2a and briefly explain their significance in guiding a teacher in selecting materials in an ESL classroom[12m].

FactorSignificance

3. a.Identify three criteria which can be used to evaluate a coursebook for an ESL class[3m].

b. Using the criteria stated in (a), develop items for a checklist which you can use to evaluate an ESL learning material[12m].

CriteriaItems in checklist

4.

a. Analyse illustration 1 and give three reasons why this material is suitable to be used in a Year 3 English class[6m].

b. Based on illustration 1, describe three skills or language focuses that a teacher can teach by exploiting the material above. Justify the suitability of the material above in teaching the skill or language focuses. [9m]

Skill/Language FocusJustification

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Essay

1. In teaching primary ESL classroom, we need to select the best, the most appropriate and the most cost-efficient materials available.

To what extent does the knowledge of selecting ESL materials help teachers in their teaching? [20m]

2.ESL teachers are fortunate as there is a variety of print resources on the internet which can be used for teaching and learning purposes.

Discuss some of the criteria which can help a teacher evaluate ESL materials from the internet. Justify how these criteria can help a teacher make an informed decision in choosing the most appropriate teaching aids. [20m]

3. Mr Azhar has decided to create a big book using raw materials. He intends to use the big book to teach a Year 3 Language Arts lesson.

What advice would you give Mr Azhar in producing the big book? Provide appropriate examples to substantiate you advice. [20m]

4. Year : 3 CemerlangSkills: GrammarNo. of students: 45Language proficiency: Medium to lowLearning Standards: 5.1.5 Able to use proposition correctly and appropriately(a) in(c) under(e) in front of(f) behind

You have decided to create two teaching and learning materials which you will use to teach the lesson above.

Describe the materials that you would develop for this lesson, justify your decision of using the materials developed and explain how you would use the materials to teach the lesson above. [20m]