Here we continue to explore communication, or more specifically person-to-person communication. In discussing games, Curtain and Dahlberg insist on the usefulness of working with chunks of language instead of single responses. This makes sense, as games often include much repetition, why not incorporate more language?
Toward the end of the chapter, they comment on direct teaching of speaking, offering specific tips:
1. Teacher repetition
2. Modeling (They encourage modeling natural speed and intonation and not slowing it down, something I found very insightful.)
3. Backward building (This is something I did not quite grasp. It was hard for me to imagine using this strategy, but I guess I need to learn more about it.)
4. Where the answer precedes the question (It is so logical!)
Finally, Curtain and Dahlberg discuss writing and interpersonal mode. They suggest dialogue journals, but note that they work best when the teacher can return the journals in a timely manner. I love the concept, but I do wonder about putting it into practice. I hope it is something I can try.
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