Approach #5

LISTENING TO
LITERATURE
 Listening vs.
LISTENING
Hearing HEARING
• To hear something with
thoughtful attention.
• Is intentional and requires one
to have the motivation and put
in the effort to understand the
sounds.
• The process, function or power
of perceiving a sound.
• Refers to the automatic and
effortless process through
which the brain responds to
sounds.
What is Listening to Literature approach?
It is a method of engaging with written works that emphasizes active
listening and comprehension. This approach encourages readers to visualize
the story, imagine the characters, and immerse themselves in the narrative as
if they were listening to an audiobook or a live performance. By adopting
this mindset, readers can enhance their understanding and appreciation of the
literature, making the reading experience more dynamic and engaging.
There are a number of strategies that teachers can use effectively
in their classrooms to help students develop listening skill and
gain an appreciation for literature. Four of the most successful of
the strategies are;
Teacher read alouds, Listening guides, Readers’ theater, and
Listening logs used with audio books or books on tape in the
classroom.
 Teacher Read- Aloud
A teacher read-aloud (Stephens and Brown, 2000) is a prepared selection that the
teacher has practiced and that meets the objectives of the lesson. Its purpose is to
create interest and curiosity about the selection among students. The selection to be
read can vary in length, style, and content as long as it fits within the lesson.
 Listening Guides
The effectiveness of any listening experience is enhanced when teachers assist
students with learning activities that provide a framework for attending and
focusing.
 Readers’ Theater
Readers’ theater is an activity in which students select or are assigned a part from a
script based on a book or story (Brown and Stephens, 1995). They read their parts
and convey meaning primarily through voice inflection. Students must be involved
and listen closely so they read when it is their turn (Shanklin and Rhodes, 1989).
Listening Logs Used With Audio Books
Audiotapes can be used in various ways in the classroom. One effective method is
to focus on specific elements of a work.
Listening to books helps students to understand the development and evolution of
characters and the interrelationships among them.
 Advantages

ENHANCED
COMPREHENS RELAXATION
ACCESSIBILI ION AND AND
TY IMPROVED ENTERTAINM
LANGUAGE ENT
SKILLS
 Disadvantages

DEPENDENC POTENTIAL LIMITED

E ON DISTRACTIO CONTROL AND
NARRATOR NS LACK OF
VISUAL CUES
 Benefits and Importance
 DEVELOP  ENHANCED  INCREASED
LISTENING SKILLS COMPREHENSION/ EMPATHY AND
 IMPROVE CRITICAL EMOTIONAL
VOCABULARY THINKING SKILLS INTELLIGENCE
AND LANGUAGE  CULTIVATION OF  EXPANDED
SKILLS IMAGINATION KNOWLEDGE AND
AND CREATIVITY CULTURAL
 ENTERTAINMENT AWARENESS
AND ENJOYMENT
Thank You !
Prepared by:
naserhea abubacar
nor-aiza sali