Certificate IV TESOL
Teaching English to
Speakers of Other
Languages
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Unit 8 Session 28
In this lesson we will look at:
• Review of text types (genre)
• Using Facebook as a tool for writing
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Genre/ text types and purpose
Discuss: What is the definition of ‘Genre’?
In pairs, discuss and write down as many genres or text
types as you can think of.
What are the social purposes for each of the genres or text
types you have written down.
Turn to page 27 – 33 of your text book, let’s look at the
features of different genres.
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The Genre approach to TESOL
Genre is a category of text that is characterized by similarities
to form, style or social purpose, and include types such as
narrative, description, discussion, explanation, exposition, etc.
The genre approach to teaching English language, is to teach
learners to produce coherent, purposeful spoken or written
texts (Hyland, 2003).
The approach focusses on the conventions (structure) a text
Needs to follow to be acceptable to its audience and achieve
Its social function (Muncie, 2002).
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Genre approach to TESOL
Building knowledge of the field
- field trips
- hands-on creativity
- use of audio-visual resources
- texts of all sorts that deal with the topic
Modelling the text
- authentic texts or teacher can write a sample text
- this stage is for learners to become aware of the
stages and characteristics of a particular text type
and the kind of language (grammar) associated with
it.
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Genre approach to TESOL
Joint construction
- students begin writing their own texts with
teacher assistance
- whole class/ in groups or pairs
- scaffolding is provided by the teacher
- teacher will engage students in a flow of
discussion about the text they are creating, its
organization and the language used.
Independent construction
- teacher is the resource for the learners
- teacher aids the process of re-drafting and editing
- post writing reflection to identify and discuss
difficulties
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Genre
Text Type
Purpose
Structural Features
Language and
Grammar Features
To entertain, amuse.
To tell a story
Orientation
complication series of
events, resolution
Noun groups to
describe characters and
settings, time words,
action verbs
Text Type
Purpose
Structural Features
Information
report
To present factual
information in general
terms, usually about
an entire class of
things.
Opening general
statement, usually
defining the topic,
usually in paragraphs,
finishing off statement,
can include glossary,
diagrams, photos,
tables, graphs,
illustrations
Language and
Grammar Features
General nouns.
Technical or topic
specific language.
Passive voice, usually
third person.
Relating verbs e.g. has
action verbs to
describe behaviour.
Word chains. Repeated
naming of topicnext
as
theme.
Narrative
Text Type
Recount
Procedure
Purpose
To retell events in
sequence.
To tell how to do
something. To tell
how to get
somewhere.
To give rules of
behaviour.
Structural Features
Language and
Grammar Features
Orientation includes
Descriptive language,
background information.
past tense, time words
Series of events recorded
to connect events,
in time order.
words which tell us
Conclusion with a personal where, when, with
comment or reorientation. whom, how.
Adverbial phrases (e.g.
just before midnight)
Statement of the goal or
the activity.
Materials needed.
Series of steps, listed in
order.
Can include cautions and
warnings and helpful tips.
Nouns, action verbs,
adverbs, commands.
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Text Type
Purpose
Structural Features
Language and
Grammar Features
Explanation
To explain why things
are or how they happen.
To explain the steps of a
process.
General statement to
identify the topic (can
include a how or why
question). Series of
events in time order.
Optional concluding
statement.
Nouns, action verbs, time
sequence words
(e.g. then, next,
afterwards, simple
present tense, passive
voice, adverbial phrases).
To argue a case for or Statement of point of
against a point of view. view.
Exposition/arg
Arguments in a logical
ument
order (each one with
points and
elaboration).
Evidence.
Reinforcement of a
point of view or
recommendation.
General nouns, abstract
nouns, technical language,
action verbs, relating
verbs (e.g.
It is important...).
High modality (e.g. What
we must do is...).
Connectives (firstly,
secondly).
Evaluative language
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It would be foolish to...).
Text Type
Purpose
Structural Features
Language and
Grammar Features
Exposition/
To persuade
people to act in a
certain way. To
promote
something.
Opening positive
statement to attract
attention.
Series of arguments to
support the subject (not
supported by evidence).
Nouns, verbs, adjectives,
emotional language, high
modality, can be biased,
questions, statements,
commands, slogans.
persuasion
Response
To summarise a
Context - background
text.
information about the
To tell your
subject. Exploration of the
thoughts or feelings subject's qualities (can
about something. include feelings).
To analyse a text, Judgement - opinion
work of art, movie. and/or recommendation.
Nouns, adjectives, action
verbs, saying and thinking
verbs, persuasive language,
present tense (can change
to past if setting is
historical).
Subject in theme position.
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Writing and the use of technology
Discuss:
• What are some ways that you can integrate technology in
to the process of writing?
• What are the benefits?
• What are some advantages and disadvantages?
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PRACTICAL USES OF FACEBOOK IN EFL CLASSROOMS
The following slides give you:
• Examples of how you can set up and use Facebook in
your classroom.
• 34 practical ways to integrate Facebook in your
classroom
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Setting up a FB page
• Set up a new account dedicated to teaching only
• No personal photos
• Set up a class page
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Purpose: class announcements
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Grammar: future – would like to
Activity: students write a post online asking other students if they
“would like to” join them in an activity.
Purpose: get students to use FB as a means of communication through
writing
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Grammar: can / can’t
Topic: travel
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34 practical ways to use Facebook in your classroom!!!
Open up word document
Discussion:
Write a short description of how you could use ONE of Espinosa's 34 practical
ways to use Facebook in an ESL classroom.
This task requires you to create a writing activity and adapt it to your chosen
strategy suggested by Espinosa. Share your ideas on this online discussion and
comment on each other's posts
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Reference
Withers, P. (2014). TESOL MADE PRACTICAL FOR ALL SITUATIONS (4TH ed.).
Nambour, Sunshine Coast: Language Training Institute.
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