Abstract: Based on the Interest Theory and Second Language Acquisition Theory, this paper tries to analyze the current situation of primary school English teaching and primary school English extracurricular activities, and aims to study the theory and practice of English extracurricular activities in stimulating interest in learning, explore ways to stimulate and enhance pupils' interest in learning English, and clarify the status and role of English extracurricular activities in primary English teaching. The second language acquisition theory suggests that English extra-curricular activities are an integral part of learning English, they can stimulate pupils’ interest in learning and provide authentic language practice environment in order to enhance pupils' communicative competence. This study tries to improve pupils' learning interest and learning efficiency through the medium of English extracurricular activities, thus change the traditional examination-oriented education model, and build a more ideal model for primary school English Teaching.

Key words: pupils; learning interest; English extracurricular activities

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction1

2. Theoretical Basis 2

2.1 Interest Theory

2.2Second Language Acquisition Theory

2.3Teaching Enlightments

3. Current Situation of English Extracurricular Activities in Primary School.5

3.1Lacking Awareness

3.2Lacking Clear Purposes

3.3 Lacking Management

4. Stimulating Pupils’ Learning Interest through English Extracurricular Activities8

4.1Principles in Designing English Extracurricular Activities

4.1.1 Subjectivity

4.1.2 Practicality

4.2Carrying out English Extracurricular Activities in Primary School

   4.2.1English Party

   4.2.2 Game

   4.2.3 Drama Performance

5. Suggestions for Carrying out Extra-curricular Activities in Primary School.10

5.1Focusing on the Process of Activities

5.2Guiding Pupils’ to Develop Fully

6. Conclusion

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