Presentation on one foundational concepts and vocabulary of linguistics (100pts)
You will participate in a 15-20-minutepresentation on a cluster of basic categories
in the field of linguistics. You will be given a cluster of concepts to be researched on the Internet (e.g., wikipedia.org) or in the library. You will not
only learn the concepts researched, but you will use a Wiki to create language acquisition glossary and also teach your classmates what you have
learned by using ENL vocabulary teaching strategies.
Cluster A: Phonology-the
sound patterns of
language
phonetics, phoneme,
phone, allophone
English phonology
(major outlines),
articulation, transcription
Pitch
stress
Cluster B: Morphology-The Words
of Language
morpheme (bound / free /
derivational; most commonly used
ones),
allomorphy
word formation processes
clipping
acronyms
blends
diagraphs
dipthongs
homonyms/homophones/homographs
Cluster C:
Syntax-The Sentence
Patterns of Language
grammar (dependency /
functionalist), syntax,
phrase, clause,
sentence. (In wikipedia,
“Syntax” and “List of
Syntactic
parts of speech
diagramming sentences
verb tense
plurals
Cluster D:
Semantics-The Meanings
of Language
Lexicon/semantics/
idioms/
Denotation/connotation
Borrowed words
Synonyms/antonyms
metaphors
Cluster E:
Pragmatics-The
Influence of Context
Language Functions
(Halliday)
Appropriate Language
Conversational Rules
Register
Conversational rules
Nonverbal
communication
Communicative distance
Communicative
competence
Helpful sites:
www.wikipedia.org
http://www.visuwords.com/
http://quizlet.com/2155829/tesol-praxis-ii-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/784706/study-guide-for-praxis-ell-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/1628587/praxis-ii-esl-set-1-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/1628870/praxis-ii-esl-phonetic-alphabet-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/1638419/praxis-ii-esl-set-2-flash-cards/
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/teaching-vocabulary-elementary-gaetan-pappalardo
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/vocabulary-instruction-teaching-tips-rebecca-alber
http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?resource_type=6&sort_order=relevance&q=vocabulary&srchgo.x=0&srchgo.y=0&old_q=&srchwhere=fullsite
Scoring Rubric:
Criteria
Wiki
Knowledge of content
Use of Strategies and
Lesson Plans
Presentation
&Participation
TOTAL
Description
Wiki should contain the following information:
1. Overview
2. Definitions of terms
3. Artifacts and related instructional videos
4. Ways to teach/use the concepts to ELs
Students explain assigned content with accuracy and
clarity
Students effectively demonstrate vocabulary teaching
and learning strategies that can be used with ENL
students, lesson plans and links to resources are
provided
Presentation is interesting, aesthetically pleasing, tone
and pace flow nicely and materials used are
appropriate. Activities insure active participation of the
entire class.
Points
Possible
25
25
25
25
100
Points
Earned