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Metadiscursive Cues in ESL Oral Presentations

Metadiscursive Cues in ESL Oral Presentations. Kathy Moulton English Language Center Old Dominion University, Norfolk,VA SETESOL November 7-9, 2013 Myrtle Beach, NC. The Problem. When presenting, students tend to… ● Rush through content ● Read text verbatim from slides

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Metadiscursive Cues in ESL Oral Presentations

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  1. Metadiscursive Cues in ESL Oral Presentations Kathy Moulton English Language Center Old Dominion University, Norfolk,VA SETESOL November 7-9, 2013 Myrtle Beach, NC
  2. The Problem When presenting, students tend to… ● Rush through content ● Read text verbatim from slides ● Assume the audience understands key words They forget to communicate ideas to the audience.
  3. We need to… Develop students’ ability to use metadiscourse. "Metadiscourse reveals the writer's awareness of the reader [or listener] and his or her need for elaboration, clarification, guidance and interaction.” (Ken Hyland, 2005)
  4. Speaking Activities 1. Pronunciation Practice 2. Defining Strategies 3. Mini-talks 4. One-slide Presentations
  5. 1. Pronunciation Dialogues ● ● A: There are 2 ways to stay healthy. B: First of all, you should eat the right foods. C: You should also exercise every day. A: For example, you can walk to school. B: That sounds difficult! C: Let’s move on to another topic! A: There are several reasons to visit Washington D.C. B: For one thing, there are interesting museums. C: Moreover, we can meet President Obama! A: However, I’m sure he’s very busy. C: That’s probably true! ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
  6. More Dialogues…
  7. Pronunciation Practice (Recording) There are three ways / to deal with stress. First of all, / _______________________ For example, / _____________________ You should also _______ / and _______. Finally, / it is very important to ________. In other words, / _____________. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
  8. 2. Defining Key Words: 4 strategies New wordStrategy The cake was scrumptious. Scrumptious means very delicious. The cake was scrumptious. In other words, it was very delicious. 3. The cake was scrumptious, orvery delicious. 4. The cake was scrumptious. What does scrumptious mean? Scrumptious means very delicious.
  9. Defining key words: Group Mingle Student card I couldn’t visit my friend last night because I pulled an all-nighter. Pull an all-nighter: stay awake all night to study In other words
  10. 3. Mini-talks ● Introducing yourself and the topic Good morning, everyone. I’m Kathy, and today I’m going to talk about owning a pet. ● Giving an overview In today’s presentation I will cover 3 things: First, I will discuss the benefits of owning a pet. Second, I will go over how to train and take care of your pet. And finally, I will talk about some costs involved in owning a pet. ● Defining a key term Let’s begin by defining ‘pet’. A pet is an animal that someone takes care of inside the home. It is an animal kept for pleasure, not for work. ● Explaining the 1st main point. Now, let’s look at some benefits of owning a pet. So there are 2 advantages to having a pet. First of all, studies show that a pet will keep you from feeling lonely. For example, you can play with your pet and make friends with people who also have pets. Moreover, having a pet - like a dog - can help you get exercise. *An important thing here is thatyou will begin to have a healthier lifestyle. ● Concluding the presentation & Inviting questions So I think I will stop here. Are there any questions? ● Responding to questions That’s an interesting question / that’s a great question ! / Did I answer your question”
  11. 4. One-Slide Presentations How to get an A on a test Make a good study plan ●Do not procrastinate! ● Review your notes after each class ● Study with your friends. Try to stay healthy before the exam. ● Get a good sleep the night before. ● Eat a good breakfast in the morning.
  12. Fun Things to do in Norfolk Visit the Nauticus Museum ● Learn the history of Norfolk ● Go on the Battleship Wisconsin ● Cost: $15.95 Go to the Zoo ●See Lions, Elephants, and Parrots ● Hours: Daily from 10-5 ● Cost: $11.00
  13. The Benefits of Owning a dog You will improve your health ● You should walk your dog 3 times a day. ●You can walk outside in fresh air. You will not be lonely ● You can have fun with your dog. ● You can socialize with other people who have dogs.
  14. Good ways to save money Do not spend a lot for clothing ● Shop at outlet malls. - Williamsburg Outlet Mall ● Shop online. ● Wait for sales. Do not spend too much money on food. ●Cook at home and bring your lunch to school. ● Avoid restaurants where you need to tip.
  15. Benefits of Exercise Exercising improves thinking ●More oxygen gets to your brain. You can think more clearly. You can concentrate longer. Exercising helps you stay healthy ●You will not get sick as often. ●You can control your weight. Your metabolism will speed up.
  16. Question strips for audience Where exactly is the museum located?-------------------------------------------- In your opinion, is it good to keep animals in a zoo? -------------------------------------------- I have a question. How many hours should I sleep before an exam? You talked about eating breakfast. What foods are best to eat? How many minutes should I walk my dog every day? I want to get a dog. What type of dog is the best? Do you ever shop at an outlet mall ? Is it safe to shop online with a credit card? How many times a week should I exercise? What are some different ways I can exercise?
  17. Sample student slide

    Healthy Effects of Black and Green Tea

    Black tea helps the heart Saudi women study in 2001 (1,764 women) They were less likely to suffer from heart problems or high blood pressure. They also had lower cholesterol. Black tea prevents tooth decay It fights bacteria in the mouth that causes gum disease and loss of teeth. Green tea helps to prevent chronic stomach problems Green tea drinkers have low risk of stomach cancer.
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