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Anticipat
ory set
When you think of rhythm, you may image the beat of a
drum, the tapping feet of a dancer, the pulse of your
favorite song.
Today, we will be exploring an important feature of
pronunciation called rhythm. Every language has its
distinct rhythm. You will learn what it is, exactly, why it’s
important to teach to our English learners, and finally, you
will learn about 6 strategies you can easily apply to your
existing lessons to incorporate rhythm practice
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Anticipat
ory set
Rhythm in English is very much like the rhythm of music.
The rhythm of our speech creates a flow. And as listeners,
we expect to hear this smooth flow. When a speaker
doesn’t use rhythm correctly, the listener is confused and
often has to ask him/her to repeat.
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Learning
Objectiv
es
Today we will be answering the following questions:
What is rhythm in English? Why do my students need to
practice it? How do I teach it? How will it fit into my
existing lessons?
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Analysis Let’s do some language analysis!
First, everyone will need a handout and writing utensil.
Does anyone need a pen or pencil? Raise your hand.
I will play a clip of Oprah speaking 2 times.
On Handout A, you have a transcript of her speech. The
first time we watch it, your job is to analyze her body
language. I want you to pay close attention to when she
raises her eyebrows, lifts her arm or hand, or she moves
her head. When you see these gestures, you will make a
mark on those words.
Give
Handout
A and
writing
utensils.
Find 1st
transcript
and
pen/penc
il.
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Analysis When we are done, you will discuss your observations
with a neighbor.
Could I please have 2 volunteers to share what you
discussed?
Great! Ok, so they saw _____ on the words ____.
Another pair? Good. They saw ____ on the words ___.
Play
video
until
2:14.
Ask
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