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To be able to introduce a new language and put it into context, one needs to work with the receptive skills earlier than the productive ones obviously to practice them before getting into the creative part. The first thing a teacher needs to think about when dealing with listening/reading texts usually is to choose the texts (course book, authentic material,) make sure that it is interesting and appropriate to the students/pupils/kids level. To attempt a summary of a lesson that relates to a Straight Arrow ESA lesson where students will be working with reading and/or listening skill the following steps, I've learned, are essential to consider. Step 1: It is important to raise interest in the subject/text. Step 2: Pre-teach any difficult/blocking vocabulary. Step 3: Gist task (set task->do the task->peer check->class feedback.) Step 4: Specific info task (set task->do the task->peer check->class feedback.) Step 5: Follow up work (productive skills: writing, speaking/language)
