Instruction
Essential Linguistics: What Teachers Need to Know to Teach ESL, Reading, Spelling and Grammar, Chapters 1 and 2.
Arrange your response in the sequence below with the required sections/subheadings and the content points noted. You will follow this same format for all of the Countdown Papers in this course.
5 Terms: Identifies 5 terms or vocabulary from the textbook that is important, essential, and/or new to you. Define each of the terms and put them in context.
4 Passages: Identify 4 passages or sections from the textbook that you feel are important. Provide the quote for each of the 4 passages or sections and explain using your own words what the passage or section means. Remember to reference page number for each passage.
3 Main Ideas: In 3-5 sentences explain 3 key concepts or main ideas from the textbook.
2 Critiques: Explain 2 things that you either agree with or disagree with and justify your response. (Please note you can have 2 agreements or 2 disagreements or 1 of each.)
1 Connection: Explain 1 connection that you have with the content. The connection can be to a resource in this module, something you have read outside of this course, or your own experience in teaching and learning.