張強
目前,高中英語讀寫結(jié)合課存在閱讀導(dǎo)入缺失、讀寫時間分配不合理、讀寫任務(wù)相分離的問題。為有效解決以上問題,筆者試圖構(gòu)建英語讀寫結(jié)合課ACTIVE教學(xué)模式,即在教學(xué)中激活背景圖式→發(fā)展詞匯技能→關(guān)注文本解構(gòu)→積累表達語料→遷移表達策略→評估文本建構(gòu),從而提高讀寫結(jié)合課的教學(xué)效果。
一、高中英語讀寫結(jié)合課ACTIVE教學(xué)模式的建構(gòu)
閱讀是“一種從書面言語中獲得意義的心理過程”[1],學(xué)生不僅應(yīng)把握閱讀材料說的“是什么”,更重要的是,他們還應(yīng)分析理解作者是“如何表達的”。從這個意義上來說,閱讀不僅是由外到內(nèi)對文意的吸收過程,更是寫作的基礎(chǔ)。讀與寫相輔相成,讀是解構(gòu),寫是建構(gòu),其實質(zhì)是“學(xué)”與“用”的關(guān)系。通過讀與寫的交互,逐漸地使思維與技巧、思維與表達在寫作中走向吻合。[2]根據(jù)閱讀與寫作的關(guān)系,筆者嘗試建構(gòu)ACTIVE讀寫結(jié)合教學(xué)模式。
ACTIVE教學(xué)模式分為六大步驟,其中A指Activate schema(激活背景圖式),C指Cultivate vocabulary(發(fā)展詞匯技能),T指Train destruction(關(guān)注文本解構(gòu)),I指Increase corpus(積累表達語料),V指Verify strategies(遷移表達策略),E指Evaluate construction(評估文本建構(gòu))。該教學(xué)模式各環(huán)節(jié)層層遞進,學(xué)生在教師的指導(dǎo)下理解文本內(nèi)容,學(xué)習(xí)語言表達,梳理文章框架,關(guān)注篇章銜接,閱讀過程幫助學(xué)生積累寫作所需要的各種知識(教學(xué)流程見圖1)。
二、高中英語讀寫結(jié)合課ACTIVE教學(xué)模式的操作實踐
下面,以課外閱讀“Are you too shy to succeed?”(閱讀材料詳見教學(xué)月刊網(wǎng)站www.jxyk.com“資料下載”欄目中的“原文選登”)的教學(xué)為例,介紹高中英語讀寫結(jié)合課ACTIVE教學(xué)模式的具體流程。
(一)激活背景圖式(Activate schema)
Step 1: Find an adjective to describe different facial expressions.
【設(shè)計意圖】導(dǎo)入旨在激活話題、詞匯與思維。在課堂導(dǎo)入環(huán)節(jié),師生寒暄之后呈現(xiàn)一組QQ表情,讓學(xué)生用形容詞(如happy, angry, sad, frightened, confused, shy等)來描繪圖片所傳達的情感,可以讓學(xué)生較快地在詞匯層面上熱起來,進而自然地引入害羞的話題。
Step 2: Share teachers shyness in various social situations.
【設(shè)計意圖】教師在導(dǎo)入害羞的話題之后,結(jié)合文本中出現(xiàn)的一些目標詞匯示范性地向?qū)W生講述自已在不同社會情境下的“害羞”體驗,而后引導(dǎo)學(xué)生分享他們經(jīng)歷過或正在經(jīng)歷著的“害羞”體驗,以達到激活思維與表達、共同分享生活經(jīng)歷的目的。
(二)發(fā)展詞匯技能(Cultivate vocabulary)
Work out the meaning of the underlined expressions according to context.
【設(shè)計意圖】文中畫線的stand up for myself, butterflies in the stomach, cold call是三個地道且有一定難度的短語,需要學(xué)生結(jié)合上下文語境來推測與判斷。當然,我們也可以通過呈現(xiàn)圖片(如圖2、圖3)幫助學(xué)生理解它們的意思,體驗地道的英語表達折射出的魅力。同時,學(xué)生也能通過中英文表達的比較感悟到不同思維的共通之處。
(三)關(guān)注文本解構(gòu)(Train destruction)
Step 1: Pick out the main idea to each paragraph and write down the paragraph numbers.
A. Ideas on how to overcome shyness.
B. I was too shy to stand up for myself when I was small.
C. Being a bit nervous doesnt have to stop you from succeeding.
D. I suffered physical discomfort whenever I have people to meet.
E. I still feel slightly upset in spite of a decrease in shyness.
F. Being too shy can be a serious problem to a freelancer.
【設(shè)計意圖】概括各段的大意旨在訓(xùn)練學(xué)生信息概括與整合的能力。為降低任務(wù)難度,我們要求學(xué)生結(jié)合給出的句子(即各段段落大意)找到相應(yīng)的段落。這些句子的設(shè)計盡可能地將閱讀文本中的一些詞匯替換成學(xué)生熟悉的詞匯,引導(dǎo)學(xué)生從思維層面關(guān)注詞匯的選擇與意義的理解,進而逐步提高選詞的豐富性與準確性。
Step 2: Explore the organization and purpose of the text.
【設(shè)計意圖】這一步驟鍛煉學(xué)生在掌握各段大意的基礎(chǔ)上解讀文本篇章結(jié)構(gòu)與理清文章脈絡(luò)的能力,以幫助學(xué)生超越句子層面進行理解,達到以語篇為單位的整體閱讀理解。根據(jù)議論文的文體特征,我們引導(dǎo)學(xué)生將文章的結(jié)構(gòu)梳理成:Introducing the topic(第1~3段,提出問題)→Discovering the problem(第4段,發(fā)現(xiàn)問題)→Solving the problem(第5段,解決問題)→Conclusion(第6段,結(jié)論)。剖析完文章的結(jié)構(gòu),學(xué)生對議論文寫作框架有進一步認識的同時,作者的寫作意圖也躍然紙上。endprint
(四)積累表達語料(Increase corpus)
Step 1: Discover and underline useful expressions from the text.
【設(shè)計意圖】根據(jù)寫作任務(wù)的需要,對文本中的重點詞句進行有選擇的處理。散落在閱讀文本中的精彩詞句如果不加以梳理,學(xué)生往往對其不能產(chǎn)生有意注意,難以將它們運用到新的語境中去。通過呈現(xiàn),幫助學(xué)生對文本中的好詞好句形成有意注意,進而欣賞作者獨到的表達技巧,為后續(xù)寫作搭建支架。該文本中需要處理的重點詞句如下。
Para 1: I was too shy to stand up for myself.
Para 3: I would much rather use e-mail to communicate (with strangers).
Para 4: a certain amount of (+u.n.)
Para 6: keep you from succeeding
Step 2: Complete the article with the connecting markers from the box.
[Luckily, First of all, For example, In addition]
Once I was extremely upset when I had to meet someone in public. ? ? ? ? ? ? ?, instead of talking with strangers face to face, I would rather use e-mail to communicate.
However, being too shy can keep me from succeeding. It was not until shyness damaged my business that I tried to face the problem directly. ? ? ? ? ? ? ?, I have already reached the point where I can take part in speaking competitions. Here are some suggestions.
, remember past successes. Second, start with something small. Practise social behaviors with the people you feel comfortable, which can build up your confidence. ? ? ? ? ? ? ?, focus on what you enjoy. Or you can do something that help you“forget yourselves”.
To conclude, having a shy style doesnt have to hold you back. I hope everyone can overcome it and have more fun being themselves.
【設(shè)計意圖】除了詞匯與表達,語篇標志詞也是一篇好文章不可或缺的??紤]到閱讀文本的篇幅,我們對閱讀文本進行改寫,通過加入必要的語篇標志詞使文本結(jié)構(gòu)更加清晰。學(xué)生通過對語篇標志詞的辨認與選擇進一步梳理閱讀文本的結(jié)構(gòu)與意義,為寫作時的語言銜接打下重要的認知基礎(chǔ)。
(五)遷移表達策略(Verify strategies)
Translate the following unfinished sentences.
1. 面對一大堆作業(yè)時,我更愿意上會網(wǎng),玩會游戲,吃點零食,看會小說,而不是立馬開始做家庭作業(yè)。
Facing a large amount of homework, I would rather surf the Internet, play games, have some snacks and read the novel for a while than get down to homework.
2. 做事拖拉會阻礙我高效學(xué)習(xí)。
Putting things off will keep me from efficient study.
3. 我已經(jīng)達到了停止找借口并立刻行動的階段(程度)。
I have already reached the point where I can stop excusing and start to work immediately.
4. 完成某件事情的體驗將會激勵你的自信心。
The experience of accomplishing something will inspire your confidence.
5. 如果你能專注于一件事情,那你就有希望告別拖延癥。
If you can be absorbed in one thing, then you are likely to defeat procrastination.
6. 你可以找一些能幫助你克服拖延癥的朋友或是老師。endprint
You can turn to some friends or teachers who can help you to overcome procrastination.
【設(shè)計意圖】結(jié)合寫作任務(wù)設(shè)計翻譯填空的任務(wù)(畫線部分為要求學(xué)生填空的內(nèi)容),幫助學(xué)生將閱讀文本中積累的語言表達與句型運用到新的語境中。填空形式降低了任務(wù)的難度,為學(xué)生進行語言遷移搭建情感支架。翻譯填空能幫助學(xué)生回憶、再現(xiàn)與鞏固閱讀文本中的相關(guān)詞匯句型,實現(xiàn)輸入到輸出的過渡,為接下來的寫作做語言表達上的準備。
(六)評估文本建構(gòu)(Evaluate construction)
Step 1: Plan your writing structure and key points.
你被拖延癥困擾過嗎?你曾是,或者正是一個拖延癥人嗎?拖延癥給你帶來過什么壞處?你想擺脫它嗎?請以拖延癥為話題,用英語寫一篇不少于120詞的短文。
文章應(yīng)包括下列要點:1. 描述你個人做事拖拉的現(xiàn)狀;2. 這種習(xí)慣對你的不良影響;3. 給出你對于擺脫這種習(xí)慣的建議(至少兩條)。
參考詞匯:拖延癥 procrastination (n.)
【設(shè)計意圖】拖延癥的話題取自學(xué)生真實的生活體驗,學(xué)生有表達的愿望與動力。寫前的閱讀從表達、結(jié)構(gòu)、銜接等方面為寫作搭建了大量的支架,該寫作情境的創(chuàng)設(shè)能較好地實現(xiàn)對寫前輸入內(nèi)容的有效輸出??紤]到讀寫時間分配的合理性與現(xiàn)實性,我們在此環(huán)節(jié)僅要求學(xué)生從文本框架搭建的角度進行初稿寫作。
Step 2: Revise the article to make it a better one.
Once I put off what I can do until tomorrow. For example, when I had a lot of homework, I didnt want to do it immediately and spent much time playing games.
However, when I put things off, I cant study efficiently. It was not until the teacher urged me that I would finish the homework. I can stop excusing and start to work now. Here are three suggestions to share with you.
Make a plan and respect it. And divide big tasks into small ones and finish them one by one. The experience of accomplishing something will help you get a sense of achievement, and it can inspire your confidence. Invite a good friend to remind you. Or you can find someone who can help you to overcome procrastination.
To conclude, I hope everyone can overcome procrastination and stop wasting time.
【設(shè)計意圖】呈現(xiàn)一篇非差錯性原始作文稿,要求學(xué)生從文本結(jié)構(gòu)、語篇銜接與語言表達等幾方面對其進行評估與修改,使其成為一篇質(zhì)量上乘的好作文。為了使評估更具針對性和可行性,我們設(shè)計了一張表格供學(xué)生參考(見表1)。實踐表明,寫作文本評估能有效促進閱讀文本的寫作遷移。
表1
以下是在上文的基礎(chǔ)上從文本結(jié)構(gòu)、語篇銜接與語言表達等幾方面進行評估與修改后的文章。
Once I put off what I can do until tomorrow. For example, instead of getting down to doing a large amount of homework, I would rather play games for a while.
However, putting things off will keep me from efficient study. It was not until the teacher urged me that I would finish the homework. Luckily, I have already reached the point where I can stop excusing and start to work immediately. Here are three suggestions to share with you.
First of all, make a plan and respect it. Second, divide big tasks into small ones and finish them one by one. The experience of accomplishing something will help you get a sense of achievement, which can inspire your confidence. In addition, invite a good friend to remind you. Or you can find someone who can help you to overcome procrastination.endprint
To conclude, I hope everyone can get rid of procrastination and stop wasting time.
三、實踐反思
讀寫結(jié)合課中,閱讀為寫作提供需要的技能與知識,閱讀是寫作的基礎(chǔ),寫作是閱讀的拓展。教學(xué)中,教師應(yīng)當注重通過閱讀與寫作的交互來實現(xiàn)閱讀學(xué)習(xí)成果的有效遷移,以閱讀促進寫作。
一要重視閱讀導(dǎo)入的優(yōu)化。閱讀導(dǎo)入旨在激活話題、詞匯與思維,雖占用的教學(xué)時間很少,但其功效不容忽視。在本堂閱讀課導(dǎo)入設(shè)計中,考慮到學(xué)生對于閱讀文本話題shyness不會感到陌生,多數(shù)學(xué)生都曾有過經(jīng)歷,但對這一現(xiàn)象的相關(guān)語言表達可能會比較匱乏。我們由一組QQ表情引入詞匯,引出話題,結(jié)合部分目標詞匯分享教師自身經(jīng)歷,進而引導(dǎo)學(xué)生談?wù)撍麄兊慕?jīng)歷,以達到熱詞匯、熱話題與熱思維的目的。
二要關(guān)注讀寫時間的分配。在一節(jié)課內(nèi),要完成閱讀與寫作兩個任務(wù),并對學(xué)生的習(xí)作進行展示與點評,必須在讀和寫兩項活動的時間上進行合理安排和分配,因此學(xué)案導(dǎo)學(xué)是順利完成本課的重要條件。[3]我們用預(yù)學(xué)案的形式讓學(xué)生對閱讀文本進行自主學(xué)習(xí),完成事先布置的預(yù)習(xí)任務(wù)。這樣一來,教師在課堂上可以與學(xué)生一起更充分地解讀閱讀文本,有選擇性地處理一些重點詞句,引導(dǎo)學(xué)生關(guān)注語篇銜接,理解不同體裁文本所使用的篇章結(jié)構(gòu),為寫作搭建支架。
三要實現(xiàn)讀寫任務(wù)的有效結(jié)合。讀寫結(jié)合課中,閱讀教學(xué)要圍繞寫作任務(wù),為學(xué)生搭建詞匯、表達、銜接與篇章結(jié)構(gòu)的支架,讓學(xué)生知道怎樣謀篇布局。同時,寫作任務(wù)應(yīng)貼近學(xué)生生活體驗,注重閱讀成果的有效遷移與運用。在本節(jié)讀寫結(jié)合課的設(shè)計中,我們通過導(dǎo)入熱身、詞匯技能、結(jié)構(gòu)解讀、表達積累、語篇銜接、語句翻譯、寫作評估等方式來豐富信息的輸入渠道,較好地挖掘和利用了閱讀文本中的語言表達、篇章結(jié)構(gòu)與語篇銜接手段等內(nèi)容。寫作話題取自學(xué)生的生活體驗,支架搭建有助于學(xué)生更好地進行篇章組織與表達,實現(xiàn)了閱讀與寫作的有效結(jié)合。
閱讀為寫作提供了語言表達、結(jié)構(gòu)組織與語篇銜接等方面的示范,對閱讀文本的解構(gòu)能有助于寫作文本的建構(gòu),引導(dǎo)學(xué)生將閱讀成果有效地運用到寫作任務(wù)中去。英語讀寫結(jié)合課ACTIVE教學(xué)模式強調(diào)學(xué)生課前的自主閱讀,要求學(xué)生根據(jù)教師提供的支架對閱讀文本進行先行理解,課堂上教師對閱讀文本的解構(gòu)側(cè)重詞匯技能的發(fā)展、文本結(jié)構(gòu)的梳理與語言表達的積累,寫作任務(wù)則注重閱讀成果的遷移與運用。這一模式的實施有助于解決讀寫結(jié)合課教學(xué)中閱讀導(dǎo)入失當、讀寫時間分配不合理和讀寫任務(wù)相分離的問題。
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