Chapter 3, Gibbons

In chapter 3 we read about how certain text represent certain linguistic features. Then it went on to go over four stages. The first stage was about doing the experiment. Having students perform a science experiment and then having them discuss the methods they used and result is a great way to help language develop for many students. It gives some students opportunities that they would not have had without the group interaction. The next step was to introduce new vocabulary and i thought this was a great way to keep kids interested and at the same time continue to build their language skills. Having a deep vocabulary is great and when people learn new words they love to tell others about it. Its a great way to help build interest in education and good language skills. The third stage is guided reporting, this is like any guided lesson the teacher is working with the students to help demonstrate the proper language and ideas behind what they are learning. Its important for the teacher to model appropriate vocabulary and how its is used after they have learned the new words. Finally the fourth stage is Journal writing, having students write about their experiences is a great way for them to build strong literate skills and deepen there language ability. The book spoke about the prompt, what have we learned. Thats good but just writing anything is good for individuals thought process and developing interest in writing and language.