Go to www.sdkrashen.com Click on Books on-line + Second Language Acquisition and Second Language Learning.
Read the Introduction and Chapter 1 (pages 1-18) ** For each of the five hypotheses in Krasen’s L2 learning model, state at least one practical implication for the ESL teacher or for teaching content areas to LEP students.
1. Visit www.sdkrashen.com and read chapter 3 in Second Language Acquisition and Second Language Learning ** 2. Explain the difference between a structural and a comprehensible input language environment. Which one do you think is more conducive to second language acquisition and why? (2 page limit)**
1. Go to www.sdkrasen.com, look for “Books on line” and read Chapter 2 in Second Language Acquisition and Second Language Learning by Stephen Krashen **
Based on your readings write a brief answer ( 3 or 4 sentences) to be shared with your classmates to each of the following questions:
a. What strategies can the teacher employ to reduce anxiety and increase self esteem in ELL students? (1-2 page limit) **
a) Error Correction
1. Read Truscott, J. (2005). The Continuing Problems of Oral Grammar Correcting. The International Journal of Foreign Language Teaching, https://www.ijflt.com ** https://www.tprstories.com/ijflt/IJFLTSpring05.pdf
Based on Truscott’s article and Krasen’s theory, do you recommend oral grammar correction in an ESL class? When and how do you feel it should be done? ( 1-2 pages)
a. Go to www.sdkrasen.com and read Chapter 8: Relating Theory and Practice In Adult second Language Acquisition from Second Language Acquisition and Second Language Learning by Stephen Krashen. **
b. Write a one or two page summary on practical ideas or strategies you have learned through your readings in this course which could be applied in your ESL classes or in teaching content to English language learners.
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