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This unit covered the kinds of materials that a teacher can bring to the classroom, authentic and created. Authentic materials are those that are are not created specifically for educational purposes. They can be things like music, novels, movies, and so on. Using these allows a teacher to immerse the students in the same kinds of things that native English users use, giving a more natural experience. However these materials ma be to advanced for some classes and don't have targeted language use so they may be difficult to integrate into a class. Created materials on the other hand are those that are specifically designed for use in the classroom. These include things like textbooks, worksheets, and videos designed for educational use. These materials allow a teacher to plan the progression of the class and provide language lessons that can be tailored to the class's level. Unfortunately these materials can be seen as boring by the students and may limit the teacher's creativity if used too much. Deciding which materials to use in the class is a big piece of planning and conducting a lesson so it is important to know the options available.
