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    Shadowing and summarizing

    Murphey, Tim

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    Shadowing and summarizing are deceptively simple tasks that can greatly enhance learning. This video shows an actual class going through shadowing and summarizing activities. There are also explanations of the rationale and background to help teachers grasp the value inherent in shadowing and summarizing. Murphey has presented shadowing and summarizing at numerous teacher workshops internationally and at several TESOL conventions.