Dictogloss - classroom dictation
A dictogloss is a classroom dictation activity where learners are required to construct a short text (3 sentences) by listening and taking notes, which are then used to reconstruct the text. There are many key skills used in this type of lesson; listening, note-taking, communication with other students, grammar and vocabulary development.
Example Dictogloss – Financial Crisis 2008
Level: ***** [B1/B2] Time: 20-30 minutes.
Vocabulary: Academic Words (from Academic Word List (AWL) Sublist 1). Grammar: Passive structures.
Lesson Plan
- Activate schemata – what do you know about Financial Crisis?
- Try to elicit key vocabulary: Financial crisis / mortgage / variables / legislation / Fair trade / transparency / subprime mortgage
Dictogloss
- Read out the text 2 times at normal speed & students take notes.
- Then in pairs / threes try to construct the whole text [10-15 minutes].
- Teacher Feedback – Check to original.
- Noticing skills – ask students to highlight the passive grammar structures [4] & academic words [15]. Ask students to explain why the grammar has been used.
Dictation
It has been argued that the 2008 Financial Crisis was significantly derived from insufficient sub-prime mortgage banking policies. The evidence was established through an interpretation of many variables and bank procedures, which identified a lack of legislation and inability to regulate innovative banking practice. The banking sector is now being regulated by the Economic Authority of Fair Trade to provide improved money lending formulas, principles and transparency.
Author: Wilson, C (2017) Academic English UK......
ANSWERS
Highlighted: Passive grammar structures & Academic words (AWL 1)
It has been argued that the 2008 Financial Crisis was significantly derived from insufficient sub-prime mortgage banking policies. The evidence was established through an interpretation of many variables and bank procedures, which identified a lack of legislation and the inability to regulate innovative banking practice. The banking sector is now being regulated by the Economic Authority of Fair Trade to provide improved money lending formulas, principles and transparency.
Free Dictogloss: Financial Crisis 2008
The causes of the Financial Crisis and new regulation that has been implemented to prevent future crashes. Focus areas: Passive structures / academic Words (AWL 1) Level: ***** [B2/C1]
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