First assessment tast

Theories and StagesSAC 1WHYSeparated SACs: one mid term one end of termContent will be less heavy at the end of the yearTASKYou will be required to deliver a presentation to parents about language acquisition at a parenting seminar. Your presentation should include:THEORIESSTAGESA TRANSCRIPT: that demonstrates your understanding of theories and the stages- an example of a child interacting or using language when discussing theories or stagesUse IPA for sound representation only

Things to coverWhat sounds can they make? Why do they make errors?What role does the parent have?Why does the child use soundless communication?During the two word stage: no phrases, but they are classified as sentences, not inflections: ing, edOver generalise because.What is normal acquisition?What is the critical period?Why do children learn language?What about the brain?Questions it raises..

Basic presentations outline:Opening: addressing parentsNature of language acquisitionNot all children learn the sameModals of language acquisition: i.e. why they develop language (Halliday)[ Theories/ Stages/ Examples]Advice

BE creative!You will present to the class like a seminarUse visualsShape your language accordingly Approach it creatively- this is not an essay. You are teaching parents who are expecting or have a newly born child.

What you have to produceVisual aid for presentation:Prezzie, PowerPoint: visuals and minimum wordsSomething for parents to take away:BrochureGuide bookletWebpageMobileGameCardsToysPicture bookPreparation- Note sheetsTIME IN CLASS to work on notes (3 pages) that you can bring into the Sac

AT HOME: put together your notes and materials, practice putting it together

BUT be realistic! Create something you can do in 100 minutes.DUE: week 3TUESDAY Double 100 mins: putting it togetherCan only bring in:Sac note sheet Craft materials: coloured paper, glue, pictures, postersPowerPoint/ Prezzie: you may have slides and headings readyImages must be save prior on a word document or presentation document. Not allowed to access the internet.

Present Thursday lunch (4 students) and period 5 (6 students) and Friday and after school (remaining students)