Isabel CO #5

 

Listening - Group 1 (Beginning) - Prof. Ryan Flemming 

Date/Time: Thursday, July 10, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Topic/Skill: Live Music/Opinion Writing, Listening comprehension


Prof. Flemming began class as part of an ongoing discussion about music. He used slow, clear speech and read today’s writing prompt aloud while displaying it on the screen. He asked them 6 opinion questions and told student they had 10 minutes to write 60 or more words in response. He wrote his answer to the prompt with them. After everyone was finished writing, Prof. Flemming read his answer aloud while showing it on the screen. Then, he asked if the students agreed with his answer or if they had any questions about the vocabulary words he used. 


Next, he asked them about their opinions and personal experiences regarding loud music, noises, or neighbors. Everyone had a story to share, from Tallahassee and from their home countries. They also discussed their feelings about loud neighbors and confronting them. When students made errors, Prof. Flemming used his knowledge of their native language to demonstrate the differences in English. 


Then, he moved forward with the listening activities. There were two different recorded conversations because the students were at different skill levels. The students listened to the recordings and worked together to answer 10 True/False questions. They could relisten when they weren’t sure. They reviewed those answers and ended class with one multiple choice question about the main idea of the conversation and the answer. 

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