INTRODUCTION
Reasons for the study
Oksana Bratanish emphasizes the need for education to integrate new teaching methods to adapt to the fundamental changes brought by technology This insight inspires me to seek effective ways to enhance my teaching as an English teacher at Tan Ky High School I strive to energize my students, fostering their eagerness to learn English, as enthusiasm significantly aids in knowledge acquisition Consequently, I consistently develop engaging activities to capture my students' attention and make learning more enjoyable.
Reading skills enable students to gather diverse information, making it essential for reading activities to be engaging and clear Therefore, I plan to implement a teaching experience for 12th graders focused on "Incorporating Communicative Activities in the Post-Reading Sections of Tieng Anh 12" at Tan Ky High School.
Aims of the study
The aim of study is to investigate a lot of different communicative activities to improve and develop students’ communicative skill in post - reading part.
Methods of the study
- Draw from experience of my own teaching
- Learn and exchange teaching experiences with my colleagues
- Carry out surveys and tests among grade 12 students.
Object for study
Scope of the study
Apply in the reading lessons in Tieng Anh 12.
CONTENT
Theoretical and practical background
Here are a large number of definitions of adaptation mentioned in some believable sources as follow
+ Cambridge dictionary: Adaptation is the process of changing to suit different conditions
+ Collins English dictionary: Adaptation is the act of changing something or changing your behaviour to make it suitable for a new purpose or situation
Special education adaptations are tailored teaching and assessment strategies that address individual student needs, enabling them to meet learning outcomes and demonstrate mastery of concepts These adaptations represent best practices in education and can support students at any grade or course level in their learning journey.
1.1.2 The roles of adaptation in teaching
Below are some basic characteristics of effective communication:
+ Motivate students to get knowledge effective and eager
+ Change teaching activities abundantly to be able to acclimate in the Covid -19 epidemic
+ Encourage students to discover and get acquainted with new methods in 4.0 period
1.1.3 Steps to adapt an activity
+ Try to find out what is appealing for students like: role play, discussion, talk show, miming a story, etc
+ Know what students want to find out and approach them
+ Use everything that is part of their lives to build knowledge
+ Communicative activities include any activities that encourage and require a learner to speak with and listen to other learners, as well as people in the program and community
+ Communicative activities have real purposes: to find information, break down barriers, talk about self and learn about culture
1.1.5 The importance of English communicative skill
+ Help students become more confident and talk a lot
+ Motivate students to use English in various situations
+ Encourage students to get on well together in pairs, teams, and groups
In my teaching experience, I've observed that students often struggle with post-reading discussions, expressing their ideas naturally and fluently They tend to focus primarily on vocabulary and grammar, neglecting the development of their communicative skills Addressing these challenges and finding effective solutions is a key responsibility of my role as an educator.
Solutions
To help students improve their communicative skills in post - reading parts,
I have organized these following communicative activivies in the classroom
- Summarizing by using mind map
Objective: Help students recall the important events mentioned in the lesson and improve students’ video reporting skill
Preparations: Lesson plan, handouts, recorders…
Step 1: Teacher lets students work in two teams
Step 2: Teacher tells them to make a video relating to the lesson
Step 3: Teacher asks them to try to remember the events happening in the cenes of the video then talk about them in front of the class
Step 4: Teacher calls on each group to take turn saying them out
Step 5: Teacher gives help when needed
Step 6: Teacher gives comments and chooses the best presentation
Objective: Help students know how to talk about their family through some stunning videos made by themselves
- Teacher asks students to work in group of five to talk about their family
- Teacher lets students use Animiz app to make videos relating to their topic
- Teacher invites some representatives to report their videos
1 How many people are there in your family?
4 How do you share house work?
5 How do you feel about your family?
1 There are 4 people in my family / I come from a family of four people
2 My parents work as teachers at Tan Ky primary school My younger brother is a pupil at Thi Tran primary school
3 My mother loves cooking and playing sports, my father is a big fan of doing the gardening and my brother is really interested in learning English
4 I always make time to help my mother with housework and my brother with homework
5 We are a very close knit family and I’m really proud of my family
UNIT 8: Life in the future
Objective: Help students to express their ideas and make predictions about life in the future
In a classroom activity, the teacher encourages students to collaborate in groups of four to explore the topic of "The influences of technology on future life." To enhance their understanding and creativity, students are given the opportunity to use the Capcut app to create a short video that reflects their discussions and insights on the subject.
- Teacher calls on some students from groups to share their videos
The influences of technology on the future
- Work + Factories will be run by robots
+ Many people will work from home
- Travel + Traveling by space shuttle is very fast
+ Car could run on electricity or methane gas
Roleplay is an engaging educational activity where students assume various characters and interact in imaginative scenarios This dynamic approach not only fosters creativity but also allows students to observe, laugh, and immerse themselves in the roles of the story, making learning enjoyable and interactive.
The primary goal is to enhance students' language skills, fostering their comfort and confidence for real-life applications This activity not only promotes collaboration among struggling students but also motivates stronger students to explore their potential and achieve personal growth.
Preparation: Lesson plan, handouts, pictures…
Step 1: Teacher divides the class into teams or groups and gives them clear instructions about the topic
Step 2: Teacher assigns situation for each group
Step 3: Teacher asks students to make up their roleplay basing on information provided A roleplay should consist of three stages: greetings, content and closing
Step 4: Teacher sets time and asks them to act
Step 5: Teacher gives feedback to each group after they have finished their duties
Objective: Help students act out many characters in a family and talk about differences between a traditional Vietnamese family and a morden Vietnamese family
- Teacher breaks the class into six groups
- T assigns 3 groups of student to discuss of a traditional family and the other three a morden family in Vietnam
- Teacher lets students play the role of members of each kind of family
- Teacher calls on some groups to role play and report
Suggested information for role play:
- The role of parents in the family
- The head of the family
- Who takes care of children and does the house work
- There are many children in a family
- Parents often decide who their children will get married Men often achieve a dominant position in the family while women never decide to do great things in the family
- The father is the head of the household chores, who makes all the important decisions
- His wife takes the responsibility for the domestic side of family life Therefore, cooking and taking care of children are considered women’s tasks
- There are only two children in the family
- Parents allow their children to decide whom they will marry
- Both the father and mother work to earn the living
- The mother takes care care of the housework and children with the help of the father
- The father can look after his children and do the household chores
Objective: Help students know some more information about the international Red Cross and let students have an unforgetable chance to participate in a special VTV programme
- Teacher asks students to work in pairs to act out the conversation that happens in special VTV programme
In a creative classroom activity, a teacher encourages students to envision one classmate as the MC of a unique VTV segment, while another student assumes the role of a Red Cross member This engaging exercise allows students to ask and answer questions about the organization, fostering a deeper understanding of the Red Cross's mission and impact.
- T calls on some pairs to act out their conversations in front of the class
The instructed information about this special VTV programme must be included in the role play:
MC: Hello miss Trang, welcome to our special VTV today
Miss Trang : Good morning Mr Tai, I’m so happy to be here
The Red Cross is a remarkable organization that has made a significant impact over the years As a member for five years, I can attest to its dedication to humanitarian efforts and community support The organization's mission focuses on providing assistance during emergencies, promoting health and safety, and fostering a spirit of volunteerism Through various programs and initiatives, the Red Cross continues to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities worldwide.
Miss Trang: Honestly, the international Red Cross started over 135 years ago, inspired by a Swiss bussinessman, Henry Dunan in 1864
MC: What are the symbols of the Red Cross?
Miss Trang: It has a white flag with a red cross
MC: Where is its headquarter?
Miss Trang: The international Red Cross has its headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland
MC: I can’t shedding tears when I watch some activitives of the Red Cross Can you tell us more activities of it?
Miss Trang, representing the Res Cross, emphasizes the organization's mission to deliver medical assistance and support to victims of significant disasters, including floods, earthquakes, epidemics, and famines This commitment to humanitarian aid is what defines it as an international humanitarian agency.
MC: How do you feel when you are a member of the Red Cross?
Miss Trang: Well, I’m really proud of my present job If I am chosen another job, I will continue choosing this task again
MC: Thank you for your interesting talk today
Miss Trang: You’re welcome
UNIT 16: The association of Southest Asian nations
Objective: Help students know some information about Asean
- Teacher asks students to work in groups of twelve
- Teacher lets student talk about about Asean, basing on suggestions’teacher
- Teacher calls on each group to report and role play members of Asean
- Areas of Asean economic cooperation
Established in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, ASEAN is a regional organization comprising ten member countries: Singapore, Myanmar, Brunei, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, and Vietnam, which joined as the seventh member.
In 1995, ASEAN welcomed Laos and Myanmar in 1997, followed by Cambodia in 1999 By 2007, the combined gross product of ASEAN reached $1,405 billion, with plans for a free trade area anticipated by 2022 The Hanoi Plan of Action was adopted in 1998, guiding ASEAN's economic cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, industry, services, finance, agriculture, rural development, forestry, energy, transportation, communication, science and technology, small and medium enterprises, and tourism.
Miming is the way to express an idea in actions or gestures without speech
Objective: Help students to pay more attention to something because they have to listen carefully to express without language
Step 1: Teacher divides the class into pairs, teams or groups and gives them clear instructions about the topic
Step 2: Teacher asks them to play the parts of narrator and other characters
Step 3: Teacher suggests that the narrator tell the story and the other characters mime the story
Step 4: Teacher goes around to give help
Step 5: Teacher calls on some groups to act out the story in front of the class Step 6: Teacher gives comments and marks to students
Objective: Help students to guess some ways of socializing when they listen to their friend’s story
- Teacher asks students to work in groups of four
- Teacher lets one student play the part the narrator and the other play the part of the follower
- The narrator tells the story and her friend has to mime
- Teacher calls on some representatives of each group to act out the story in front of the class
In today's discussion, Tuyen highlights various forms of nonverbal communication, emphasizing that waving is a common method to attract someone's attention, especially in noisy environments For instance, raising a hand can signal to someone that you see them Additionally, jumping up and down serves as an obvious nonverbal cue In a restaurant setting, making eye contact and nodding can effectively signal to a waiter that you need assistance, while whistling or pointing is deemed impolite Thank you for your attention to this important aspect of communication.
Objective: Help students to be able to guess meaning in the context
- Teacher divides the class in to groups of eight
- Teacher asks each group to discuss about water polo sport Then one plays the part of the narrator and the others take on the roles of players
- Teacher calls on some groups to act out in front of the class
Water polo is an exciting team sport played in a pool, featuring two teams of seven players each, including one goalie and six swimmers The game starts with the ball placed at the center of the pool, and players can only use one hand to handle the ball, except for the goalie Matches typically last between 20 to 32 minutes, depending on the referee's decisions Overall, water polo stands out as one of the most enjoyable water sports.
The objective is to stimulate critical thinking, challenge existing attitudes and beliefs, and enhance skills through oral interaction in the classroom This interaction occurs between teachers and learners or among learners themselves, with the teacher acting as a facilitator to enrich the learning experience.
Step 1: Teacher asks students to work in groups of more than 8 members to discuss the question teacher gives
Step 2: Teacher sets the time limited in 10 minutes
Step 3: Teacher goes around to control and give help to students
Step 4: Teacher calls on some groups’representatives to report their ideas Step 5: Teacher makes corrections if necessary
Objective: Help students express their ideas about a successful interview Time: 6 - 8 minutes
- Teacher arranges students to work in groups of eight
- Teacher lets students discuss and find out some pieces of advice that can help you create a good impression on your interview
Below are some pieces of advice that can help them have a good interview
- Types of cloths you wear: Wear neatly and formal clother to make you self confident and create a deep impression on your interviewer
- The time to get to the interview: Be on time or a few minutes early to make you calm and self confident
- What you should share to the interviewer: Showing your best side and your keeness to work and your sense of responsibility
Objective: Help students to know the way to describe pictures This type is used in exams by British Council
Preparations: Lesson plan, handouts, pictures…
Step 1: Class members are divided into groups
Step 2: Teacher asks students to draw their pictures on the board
Step 3: Teacher reminds students to draw pictures relating to the topic that teacher asks
Step 4: Teacher asks students to think of situations that they themselves need to talk
Step 5: Teacher gives help when needed
Step 6: Teacher gets students to act out their presentations
Step 7: Teacher asks other students to share their ideas
Step 8: Teacher gives comments on each group
Objective: Help students to describe about their high school
- Teacher breaks the class into groups of eight
- Teacher tells students to draw and describe their school
- Teacher calls on some representatives to report their results to the class
- Name of your high school
- Your feeling of your school
Tan Ky High School, located in the mountainous district of Tan Ky town in Nghe An province, boasts a large campus with 40 classes and over 1,500 students, supported by 100 dedicated teachers With a rich history spanning 55 years since its establishment in 1965, the school has achieved numerous accomplishments and fostered a strong sense of community For me, attending school here is a joyful experience, and I cherish every moment I am proud of my school and hope it continues to nurture excellent students.
Objective: Help students to think of one of universities they dream of studying in the future
- Teacher puts students to work in groups of eight to draw and talk about a university they want to study in the future
- Teacher chooses one representative of each group to report their ideas to the class
- Reasons for choosing this University
- Your effort to achieve your dream
Good morning everyone! I am excited to share a beautiful image of my dream institution, Hanoi National University of Education, situated in the heart of Hanoi I believe that pursuing a university education is crucial for securing a well-paying job in the future and gaining valuable knowledge for professional success Therefore, I am committed to putting in the effort needed to gain admission to my desired university Thank you for your attention!
Objective: Help students to improve their interview and answer questions fluently and naturally
Preparations: Lesson plan, handouts,questionaires…
Step 1: Class members are divided into groups
Step 2: Teacher asks students to prepare for the show: table, chair, vase of flowers…
Step 3: Teacher asks one student to play the role of MC and the other of guest to act out the conversation
Step 4: Teacher asks students to write their ideas and practice in their groups
Step 5: Teacher goes around the class to offer help
Step 6: Teacher gets students to act out their presentation
Step 7: Teacher takes note for indirect correction
Objective: Help students have an interesting talk about advantages of reading books through Talk Show programme
- Teacher asks students to work in pairs: one role plays an MC and one role plays a guest
- Teacher lets students imagine that they are invited to a Talk Show programme
- Teacher calls on some pairs to present their talks
Suggested information for a Talk Show:
MC: Good morning, Miss Nham Welcome to our Talk Show today
Guest: Good morning, Mr Tuyen I’m really happy to be joined this programme
MC: I know that, you’re a big fan of reading books so can you share with us some advantages of reading boooks?
Reading books is a delightful way to unwind after long hours of work, providing valuable information and insights into life This habit enhances our knowledge and broadens our perspective, helping us recognize both positive and negative aspects to embrace or avoid Additionally, books offer a wonderful escape that alleviates stress and promotes relaxation In conclusion, I am committed to maintaining this enriching hobby throughout my life.
MC: I’m sure, many people will love more reading books after listening your talk Thank you for your sharing
Guest: It’s my pleasure Good bye and see you later
2.7 Summarizing the passage by using mindmap
Objective: Help students to have an overview of the topic and remember events appearing in the passage
Preparations: Lesson plan, handouts,posters…
Step 1: Teacher divides the class into 4 groups
Step 2: Teacher dilivers 4 big pieces of paper and some marker, colour pencils to each group
Step 3: Teacher asks students to draw a mindmap to summarize the passage they have just learnt
Step 4: Teacher has students hang their posters on the board
Step 5: Teacher calls on one representative of each group to present their group’s ideas
Step 6: Teacher asks other students to comment
Step 7: Teacher takes note for indirect correction
Step 8: Teacher gives comments and good marks to the good representatives
Objective: Help students understand the passage about endangered species
- Teacher divides the class into 4 groups
- Teacher dilivers posters to students and asks each group to draw a mindmap to summarize the lesson
- Teacher calls on each group to present their mindmap
- The main causes of species extinction
Today, we will discuss the critical issue of endangered species, a topic that resonates with many Shockingly, over 15,000 plant and animal species worldwide are at risk of extinction due to various factors, including habitat destruction, commercial exploitation, and pollution Biodiversity is essential for human survival, providing vital resources such as food, clean water, and air To combat this crisis, significant efforts have been made, including the introduction of the Red List, the enactment of wildlife protection laws, and the establishment of numerous wildlife habitat reserves Our group emphasizes the vital message: "Caring for the environment is not just an obligation; it is essential for our existence." Thank you for your attention to this important presentation.
Objective: Help students understand the passage about endangered species Time: 8 - 10 minnutes
- Teacher puts students in group of eight
- Teacher dilivers posters to students
- Teacher asks them to draw mindmap basing on suggested information to summary the lesson
- Teacher calls on some students to give their presentations
- The struggle for women’s right
Findings and evaluation
Having applied these activities to teach English 12 in this year, I have carried out some surveys among students The results of my work are counted as the table below:
School year Total number of students
Number of students % Number of students %
The data indicates a significant improvement in students' communication skills Despite occasional mispronunciations and incorrect word usage, students are demonstrating increased confidence and engagement Furthermore, they are expanding their vocabulary and enhancing their grammar proficiency.
Some images were taken in classes which were applied this teaching method 17
4.1 Images of reporting the video for Unit 1: Home life from 12C9 and Unit 8: Life in the future from 12C5 (school year 2021 -2022)
In this picture, Trung from 12C9 is talking about his family by using his group’s video
Thu Trang from 12C5 is the representative of her group to report the topic” the influences of technology on the future”
4.2 Images of role play and report activity for Unit 2: Cutural diversity from 12C3, Unit 14: International organization from 12C3 and Unit 16: The association of Southest Asian nations from 12C5 (school year 2021 - 2022)
Two representative groups of 12C3 play the parts of a traditional Vietnammese family and a morden Vietnammese family
Tue and May from 12C3 role play in a special VTV
Members of group 2 from 12C5 role play members of Asean
4.3 Images of miming a story for Unit 3: Ways of socilizing from 12C5 (school year 2021 - 2022) and Unit 13: The 22 nd Sea games from 12C3 (chool year 2021 - 2022)
Ngan and Bao Yen from 12C5 are telling and miming some nonverbal forms of communication
Members of group 1 from 12C10 are reporting and miming water polo
4.4 Images of discussion activity for Unit 6: Future jobs from 12C10 (school year 2021 - 2022)
Members of class 12C10 take an active part in the discussion
4.5 Images of oral presentation through pictures for Unit 5: Higher education from 12C10 (school year 2021 - 2022) and Unit 4: School education system from 12C5 (chool year 2021 - 2022)
In the following images, Ngan and Nham from 12C10 are describing their high school through their group’s pictures
In these photographs, Hang and Thanh from 12C10 are describing their hopeful Universities through their group’s pictures
4.6 Images of Talk Show for Unit 11: Books from 12C10 (school year
Two pairs of 12C10 take part in a Talk Show
4.7 Images of summarizing by using mindmap for Unit 10: Endangered species from 12C3 (school year 2021 - 2022) and Unit 14: Women in society from 12C9 (school year 2021 - 2022)
May, Thuy and Duc from 12C3 are using mindmaps to summarize their lesson
Thuc and Nhi talk about the topic “Women in society” by using their group’s mind maps.
CONCLUSION
Conclusion
In my study, I implemented various communicative activities for post-reading sessions, which significantly benefited my students It brings me joy to see them gain confidence in speaking English, as they eagerly embrace knowledge applicable in diverse situations Clearly, this study has proven to be invaluable for my students' learning experience.
Suggestion
To enhance the success of the study, it is essential to involve a diverse group of students across various levels Implementing communicative activities in reading and other skills will create valuable opportunities for students to practice speaking in an English learning environment.
I do hope to receive supportive comments and contributions to the source of communicative activities to better study
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my family, colleagues, and cherished students, whose unwavering support was instrumental in helping me complete my studies.