ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics)

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Course: Language Skills-II (5660)

Level: Diploma TEFL Semester: Autumn, 2017
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Q.1 What are the salient characteristics of spoken language? How would you
differentiate it from the written language? Discuss in detail the similar as well as
contrastive features of the two with the help of relevant examples. (20)

Q.2 Define and describe communicative writing and also discuss its important
characteristics. Differentiate between grammatical form and function with suitable
examples. (20)

Q.3 Define and describe the following with the help of an exemplary paragraph of each.
(20)
i) Descriptive Writing
ii) Expository Writing
iii) Narrative Writing
iv) Persuasive Writing

Q.4 Vocabulary is taught in a very dull and monotonous way in our language
classrooms. Suggest some remedial measures to teach vocabulary in an innovative
and creative way. Also formulate suitable criteria for choosing vocabulary items to
be taught in the language classrooms at SSC level. Design two activities to show
that how vocabulary can be taught effectively. (20)

Q.5 Discuss in detail the merits and demerits of impressionistic and analytic marking
with relevant examples. Also design a suitable model for analytic marking. (20)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
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The 2nd assignment is a project. You are required to study the relevant area/conduct
research and prepare a brief report on your findings in the given area. You will then have
to submit one copy of the report to the tutor within the scheduled period and at the same
time present the report/essay in the 2nd Assignment Presentation Workshop (the
schedule/plan of the Presentations Workshop will be intimated by the tutor concerned or
the Regional Director). The compulsory presentation carries 100 marks: 40 marks for the
written report/essay and 60 for the presentation, and passing both components scoring 16
and 24 marks respectively is mandatory.

A few guidelines for the presentation and the written report:

a) The written report should have an introduction, body and conclusion. It should be
written in correct, clear and concise English.
b) It should be 5-8 double spaced typed/handwritten pages.
c) The presentation will be assess and evaluated mainly in:
i. Contents of the assignment/report
ii. Communication skills
iii. Language accuracy
iv. Language fluency
v. Presentation style

You will prepare your project on one of the following topics. Your tutor will assign
different topics to different students during your classes. For example, if the number
of students in your class in 15, one topic may not be assigned to more than eight
students.

1. Design a lesson plan for developing descriptive writing skill with the help of using
pictures and realia. Keep in mind the three stages of developing writing skills, that
is, controlled writing, guided writing and free writing. Your lesson should focus at
describing a personality as well as an event. Implement the lesson plan in your
classroom. Assess the performance of the students to find out whether or not you
have achieved your lesson objectives.
2. The learners of ESL commit a number of errors in their written compositions.
Conduct a research study to find out nature and causes of these errors. You can
select a sample of 10 – 15 students, assign them a topic and ask them to write a
paragraph. Analyze it carefully to find out the types and frequency of errors with
respect to chain and choice and give some recommendations to improve the
situation. Enclose students’ assessed compositions with your report.