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Copyright © 2009 TPRS Publishing, Inc. ‐ www.fluencymatters.com ‐ www.tprstorytelling.com
Step 1: Show
Step 2: Tell
Step 3: Read
Vocabulary lessons should be relevant and understandable.
Establish meaning of vocabulary through gestures, pictures, words and props. Build context through personalized questions. Vocabulary lessons must be cognitively possible.
Steps to TPRS® Teaching Proficiency through Reading & Storytelling
as easy as 1, 2, 3
Emotional Engagement is
crucial!
Introducing new vocabulary should be like a game of Show & Tell.
Less is more!
Quantity will depend on age and level of the learner.
Copyright © 2009 TPRS Publishing, Inc. ‐ www.fluencymatters.com ‐ www.tprstorytelling.com
Vocabulary Structures ‘Highfrequency’ words and/or phrases are taught as they naturally occur
in spoken or written language. No assembly required!
Nouns are naturally preceded by a definite or indefinite article.
Verbs are often accompanied by indirect object pronouns.
Verb + infinitive (No isolated infinitives!) Teach vocabulary as they will most frequently and naturally be heard or read.
Vocabulary is always taught IN CONTEXT!
Ask a story... Tell a story by asking questions.
Asking a story is engaging
Allows for more repetition
Gives students a sense of ‘ownership’ in the lesson
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Reading... Gives students additional repetition of Target Language Structures.
Provides a new context in which to experience the TLS.
Reading material that is 90‐100% comprehensible leads to acquisition.