What is a language experience activity?

A language experience activity is usually an activity that learners do together. It could also be any experience an individual or group has had. After the experience, a teacher or leader helps the learners write about what they have experienced.

Here are some examples of language experience activities:

• Taking a trip to an interesting location
• Bringing an animal or object to the classroom to observe and discuss
• Inviting a guest to class
• Taking a walk and observing the people and surroundings

• Concept module: language experience activity
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): L
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library, Version 4.0, published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 1999. [Ordering information.]

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