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All of the information is presented verbally. How well are you going to learn

how to fold a paper airplane so long as the instructor continues in this manner?
Now imagine that your instructor is standing before you with paper and

gives the directions while she folds the paper herself. Will this help you more?
Finally, imagine that both you and your instructor have paper. Every time

she gives you instructions, both you and she fold your own papers.

Of the three methods, which one will be the most effective in helping you
learn how to fold a paper airplane?

It's interesting to think about Benjamin Franklin's quote in relation to learning
English. How do you learn English best? Is "being told" effective for you? What

about "being taught"? How about "being involved"?

PART 2 – DIRECTIONS: Think about your experiences learning English

vocabulary and complete the sentences with your own words. Punctuate
carefully.

1. I remember new words best when __________________________.
2. I often forget the meanings of new words unless

_____________________________________________________.

3. Even if l ______________________________________________.
4. I _________________ only if _____________________________.

5. If students want to increase their vocabulary, _________________.
6. If teachers want to help their class learn new vocabulary, they

_____________________________________________________.
7. Although _____________________________________________.

8. When I am involved in my learning, I feel _____________________.

PART 3 – DIRECTIONS: Write one or more paragraphs about how you learn

best. Use the questions in the reading and your statements in Part II to help

you develop your ideas. You can also include what does not work for you.
Organize the points you want to make and support them with examples.

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