Tumbleweed Stew



By: Susan Stevens Crummel
Illustrated by: Janet Stevens


During this lesson, you will read a story called, Tumbleweed Stew. While reading the story, think about the genre, who is telling the story, the characters and what the characters are doing. After listening and reading the story, we will focus on a certain grammatical feature of the story and go into more detail. Enjoy!



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Tumbleweed




Jackrabbit


Presentation
 Attention
 Co-construction
 Extension
  • Teacher foreshadows grammar explanation through the use of integrated discourse (stories, poems, taped listenings)
  • The emphasis is on comprehension and meaning
  • Teacher uses "multiple passes" and recycles the storyline through pictures, TPR activities and role playing
  • This increases comprehension and learner participation
  • The emphasis is on meaning
  • Once comprehension is achieved and meaning is understood, the teacher turns the listeners' attention of focus and form.
  • Both the teacher and the learner co-construct the grammar
  • Through extension activities, learners need to use the grammatical structures and carry out particular functions and tasks


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