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Activity 7
                                                                                 • We concentrate on
                                                                                   speech register in this activity.
                                                                                   Register refers to the set of
                                                                                   linguistic features (not only
                                                                                   words and expressions) that are
                                                                                   used in a particular setting. For
                                                                                   example, very formal register is
                                                                                   used in some rites, ceremonies,
                                                                                   and other occasions that involve
                                                                                   great solemnity. Some texts are
                                                                                   also written in a very formal
                                                                                   register (minutes or contracts).
                                                                                 • Register does not rely uniquely
                                                                                   on words and expressions, but
                                                                                   that is generally where register
                                                                                   is most noticeable. For the
                                                                                   sake of argument, you can leave
                                                                                   it at that.
                                                                                 • Make time for feedback
                                                                                   sessions with the students and
                                                                                   answer any questions they may
                                                                                   have. While students don’t need
                                                                                   to learn about metalinguistic
                                                                                   concepts in English, they can
                                                                                   give insight into students’
                                                                                   cognitive processes and help
                                                                                   them reflect on what they
                                                                                   already know and what they
                                                                                   need to learn.


              Activity 8
              • The aim of this activity is for your students to decide how to better organize their set of instructions.
              • Instructions are easier to understand if they follow a simple repetitive pattern. The example has a pattern
               consisting of a heading and instructions which is repeated three times.
              • Remember that every skill mastered or activity completed is essential to producing a product. If your
               students get stuck or diverted from the goal, remind them that producing a product involves a number of
               interactions, all of which are involved in developing the product.
              • RB Box can either extend the current practice or provide material for developing it. If you have enough
               material, take time during the practice to go through the Reader’s Book to foster curiosity and improve
               reading skills.
              Activity 9

              • The names of the components are important, but the focus of this activity is the PURPOSE of each one of
               them. Point out that in a text every single detail (not only the content) is an element that should
               be interpreted.
              • Although there are no “incorrect” answers in this activity, be sure to explain why these elements are
               important for their set of instructions.







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