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Unit 6 Should I try to pronounce English like a native speaker Method The essential element in presenting a chant is to maintain a clear, steady beat and rhythm. Review the chant-the cultural context, the situation. Model the chant. Suggest that they tap out the rhythm with a pencil or tap the table with their fingers as they listen to the chant. Choral chanting-take one line or section at a time depending on the ability of the class. Practice any parts, pronunciation that the students have difficulty with. Group or individual chanting. Act out the chant if necessary or helpful. Personalize the chants-substitute their own names, situations etc. Exercises based on the chants. Unit 7 Which is more important - communication or correct grammar? Unit 7 Which is more important - communication or correct grammar? Dictogloss is a listening exercise in which you read a short passage to students and have them write down what you say. Unlike Dictation, however, in Dictogloss you read the whole passage to students several times at a fairly natural pace rather than stopping after each sentence. Students then work together in groups to reconstruct the passage. Because they cannot copy down every word, as they would in Dictation, Dictogloss forces students to use their knowledge of grammar as they reconstruct the passage. Unit 7 Which is more important - communication or correct grammar? The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, usually in February or March. Lanterns of various shapes and sizes are hung in the streets. Children will hold self made lanterns or bought lanterns. Guessing the lantern riddles is an essential part of the Festival. Lantern owners write riddles on a piece of paper and stick them on to the lanterns. If you can solve the riddle then you may pull out the paper and check your answer with the owner of the lantern. If you are correct then you will receive a small gift. In the daytime there may be performances such as a drag