Teaching reading and writing through genres in lower-level language classes

Teaching reading and writing through genres in lower-level language classes

Calendar
When:
September 20, 2017 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2017-09-20T13:00:00-04:00
2017-09-20T14:00:00-04:00
Where:
CeLTA B135 Wells Hall
Cost:
Free
Contact:
CeLTA
517-884-4310
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Teaching reading and writing through genres in lower-level language classes @ CeLTA B135 Wells Hall

Presenter: Dr. Charlene Polio

In this session, I will discuss the rationale for using real-life genres in beginning language classes as a way to move beyond the textbook for reading and beyond the five-paragraph essay or “what I did on the weekend” type assignments for writing.  I will also show how to focus on the organization and language of specific genres and how to scaffold students through understanding and writing real-life genres.  All of the examples will be suited to lower-levels.