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Target Words:

reliable, clumsy, generous, freckles, hazel, outgoing, patient, respectful, mean, skinny

Stage 1 – Controlled Practice: “Character Profiles: Fix the Mistakes”

Students receive five short character descriptions, each containing two target words used incorrectly (wrong meaning, wrong form, or illogical use).
Working individually first, and then checking in pairs, students:

1. Identify the incorrect uses of vocabulary

2. Correct them

3. Rewrite the sentences with the appropriate target words

Character Descriptions (with mistakes)

1. “Lara is very mean; she always shares her lunch and buys gifts for her friends.”

2. “Tim is skinny, so people always trust him with important responsibilities.”

3. “My cousin is really clumsy with people; she talks to everyone confidently.”

4. “Aylin is extremely patient because she gets angry quickly when she waits.”

5. “The boy with hazel on his cheeks is in my class.”

Expected Corrections (teacher reference only):

1. “mean → generous”

2. “skinny → reliable”

3. “clumsy → outgoing”

4. “patient → mean / impatient (depending on level)”

5. “hazel → freckles”

Stage 2 – Freer Productive Practice: “Create a Character for a New Series”

Students work in groups of 3–4.

1. Each group is told they are creating a new character for a teen TV series.

2. They must describe their character using at least six of the ten target words.

3. They decide on:

the character’s appearance

personality

strengths and weaknesses

one memorable moment from the character’s life

4. Groups write a short paragraph or prepare a mini-poster.

5. They present their character to the class.

Example Output (student model):

“Our character’s name is Zeynep. She has freckles and beautiful hazel eyes. She is very outgoing and generous, but sometimes she can be a bit clumsy. Her friends love her because she is reliable and always helps them. She tries to stay respectful, even when people are mean to her.”

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Target Words: conscious, express, investigate, trap, previously, maintain

Stage 1 – Controlled Practice: “Reconstruct the Story”

Aim: Receptive practice + cognitive skills (sequencing, organizing, noticing)

Procedure:

1. Students receive 6 sentence strips from a short mystery story that includes all target words.

2. The sentences are mixed.

3. Students work in pairs to sequence the story logically.

4. They underline the target words and briefly discuss what each one means in that context.

Story Strips:

The security team decided to investigate the strange noise coming from the campus garden.

They had previously received several complaints from students about missing items.

One night, a student who was fully conscious heard something moving behind the bushes.

The team discovered a clever trap made of sticks and wire near the entrance.

They tried to express their concerns to the administration about safety.

To avoid future problems, the school promised to maintain better lighting around the garden.

Stage 2 – Freer Productive Task: “Create Your Own Version”

Aim: Productive practice + affective engagement + creativity

Procedure:

1. Students work in small groups.

2. They create their own alternative ending to the mystery using at least four of the target words.

3. They can choose the format:

a short comic strip,

a dialogue between characters, or

a short narrative paragraph.

4. Groups share their endings with the class; classmates guess which version is the most plausible.

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I would steal Emine's story chain, it is both creative and fun, students will be active throughout the learning process

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Vocabulary Teaching Task - Elif E. Şimşek

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Vocabulary Teaching Task - Elif E. Şimşek

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Bearing in mind the following: cognitive depth, affective depth, motivation, controlled → freer practice, and clear receptive/productive work.

Vocabulary Practice Task: “The Fractured Scenario Board”

Target words: implement, assess, constraint, facilitate, justify, crucial, encounter, distribute

1. Receptive → Controlled Stage (Cognitive Depth: Medium–High)

Task A — Scenario Sorting

I give students four short mini-scenarios (2–3 sentences each), all “fractured”—each scenario is missing one key word from the target set. Students read all scenarios and decide which of the target words best completes each one.

This requires meaning comparison, elimination, and mental simulation of context → deeper processing.

Example:
“Due to budget ________, the team had to reduce the project scope.”
“Before we can move forward, we need to ________ the risks involved.”

(Students fill in: constraints, assess)

2. Productive → Freer Stage (Cognitive Depth: High, Affective Depth: Moderate)

Task B — “Two Truths and a Twist”

Students work in pairs. Each student chooses three target words and prepares:

Two true sentences about their real life

One fictional sentence (“the twist”)
All must use the chosen vocabulary accurately.

Partners read each other’s sentences and try to guess which one is fictional.
This triggers personal relevance, emotional investment, and meaningful production—words stop being classroom objects and start participating in the student’s world.

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I like that it can be a highly engaging task and can be a bit challenging as well. The balance is good. I also like that no preparation is needed.

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By: Zainab Najwani

Activity: Taboo Vocabulary Game + Contextual Gap Fill

Target Vocabulary: legend (n), composer (n), glamour (n), tragedy (n), comedy (n), adventure (n), serious (adj), icon (n), extraordinary (adj), royal (adj)

Part 1: Taboo Speaking Game (Productive & Receptive Practice)

1. Divide learners into two teams.

2. Each team takes turns sending one student to the front to pick a vocabulary card.

3. Each card contains: Target word, and Taboo words (words the student must not use while describing the target word).

4. The student describes the word to their team without using any of the taboo words.

5. The team has 1 minute to guess correctly. If they guess the word, they keep the card. If not, they return the card to the bottom of the pile.

6. The team with the most cards at the end wins.

Rationale:

- Cognitive: Learners must paraphrase, recall definitions, activate semantic networks, and process meaning under time pressure.

- Affective: The competitive element increases engagement, reduces anxiety through teamwork, and encourages participation even from quieter learners.

Part 2: Individual Gap-Fill Task (Controlled Productive Practice)

Learners complete a written gap-fill exercise using the same target words in context.

This reinforces accurate form and collocations.

Helps students transition from freer oral production to more controlled written practice.

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I would steal the Future Forecast activity because it has an effective balance of cognitive depth, affective depth and a communicative purpose.

First, the activity provides strong cognitive depth. Learners must apply the target vocabulary such as increase, decrease, percentage, and predict in meaningful ways. They are not only finding definitions; instead, they interpret data, identify trends, compare information and justify their descriptions. Additionally, students engage with different graph types.

Second, the activity incorporates affective depth by encouraging students to connect the target language to their own realities. In Step 3, when students make predictions about future situations (e.g., crime rates, population changes or environmental issues in their city), they personalize the vocabulary and relate it to issues that are meaningful to them.

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I would steal "Tell a Story by Anita Tjan because it’s simple but effective: students work together, use their creativity, and practice the target vocabulary in context. It’s engaging, motivating, and easy to adapt for any group.

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Vocabulary Practice Task – “Word Detectives”

Target words (example): collaboration, challenge, innovative, reliable, solution, efficient, adapt, motivate, strategy, feedback

Activity Type: Controlled → freer practice; receptive and productive

Instructions:

1. Step 1 – Match & Recall (Controlled / Receptive):

Students match each word with its definition and example sentence from a mixed list.

They check answers in pairs, discussing why each match is correct.

2. Step 2 – Sentence Creation (Freer / Productive):

Students write 1–2 sentences using 4–5 of the words in context.

Encourage creativity, e.g., describe a project, team, or personal experience.

3. Step 3 – Guessing Game (Affective Engagement):

In pairs or small groups, students read their sentences aloud.

Partners try to guess the target words being used, reinforcing both meaning and usage.

Principles Considered:

Cognitive depth: The activity requires recognition, recall, and production of vocabulary in meaningful contexts.

Affective depth & motivation: Interactive elements (peer checking, guessing game) increase engagement and make practice enjoyable.

Receptive & productive balance: Students first recognize and match words, then actively produce them in writing and speaking.

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Vocabulary Development Task group - Dr. Vindhya Sathya Singh 

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I use vocabulary for controlled practice and then move on to words in context, freer production context and an extended writing task. This will be a starting point. Chat GPt, Gemini, Claude are some of the AI tools I explore.

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An engaging activity for younger ones.

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Why I would steal/use a colleague’s task:

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Why I would steal/use a colleague’s task:

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If a colleague prepared a Quizizz or Wordwall vocabulary race, I would adopt that idea because it combines instant feedback, game-based motivation, and active recall, which reinforces both memory and confidence in using the words.

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Target Vocabulary: achieve, challenge, experience, avoid, respect, safety, convenient

Lesson Context:
Students have already been introduced to these words, and their meaning, form, collocations, and connotations have been clarified.

Objective:

To provide both receptive and productive practice of the target vocabulary while promoting cognitive engagement and affective motivation.

Activity Type: From more controlled to freer, Collaborative

Materials:

A shortscenario or a picture (e.g., people crossing a high bridge, a busy metro station, or a workplace situation)

Word cards with the target vocabulary

Instructions:

Stage 1 – Detective Search (Controlled / Receptive)

1. Display a picture or scenario.

2. Students work in pairs to identify which vocabulary words could describe the picture or situation.

3. Each pair writes their list and explains their choices in one sentence per word.

4. Teacher circulates, monitors, and provides guidance or clarification.

Stage 2 – Sentence Builders (Controlled / Productive)

1. Students use the identified words to create full sentences describing the scenario.

2. Encourage them to use collocations or connotations discussed earlier (e.g., dangerous risk, convenient location).

3. Share sentences with the class; peers give feedback or suggest improvements.

Stage 3 – Detective Race (Freer / Affective Motivation)

1. Divide students into teams.

2. Set a timer.

3. Teams take turns describing a new scenario using as many target words as possible.

4. Points are awarded for correct use, creativity, and collocations.

5. Optional: make this anonymous in digital tools like Quizizz or Wordwall to reduce peer-shaming.

Cognitive / Affective Principles:

Cognitive depth: Students analyse the scenario, select appropriate words, and construct sentences, reinforcing both form and meaning.

Affective depth / motivation: Competition, collaboration, and creative sentence-making increase engagement and confidence.

Motivational factors: Gamified element (Detective Race), peer interaction, and real-life relevance of the scenarios.

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Vocabulary Teaching Practice by Ferda Tokçalar

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Theme: IT Collocations

Target Collocations: turn on, log in, log out, go online, click on, download a file, upload a photo, send an email, check messages, make a call

Level: A2

Stage 1: Controlled Practice (Receptive)

Activity Title: Tech Actions Match & Complete

Type: Controlled, meaning-focused with form recognition
Time: 10–12 minutes
Interaction: Pairs

Instructions:

1. Give students a worksheet with 10 short sentences, each containing a blank.

2. Provide the list of target IT collocations in random order.

3. Students read each sentence and choose the correct collocation to complete it.

4. They check in pairs and then with the whole class.

Example worksheet:

A. First, I always ________ my computer in the morning.
B. You need to ________ to the website before you can shop.
C. When you finish, don’t forget to ________.
D. I often ________ to read the news.
E. Please ________ this link to open the video.
F. I want to ________ so I can print it later.
G. Can you ________ of your trip to the class group?
H. I need to ________ to my teacher about the homework.
I. I usually ________ when I wake up.
J. You can ________ if you want to talk to customer service.

Answer key:

turn on / log in / log out / go online / click on / download a file / upload a photo / send an email / check messages / make a call

Cognitive depth:

Students recognize and select collocations based on contextual meaning.

Requires connecting form → meaning → situation (moderate cognitive load).

Affective/motivational factors:

Low-pressure and familiar content (phones, computers).

Pair checking increases confidence and cooperation.

IT language feels practical and relevant for college students.

Stage 2: Freer Practice (Productive & Creative)

Activity Title: The IT Chain Story

Type: Freer, meaning-focused and creativity-based
Time: 15–20 minutes
Interaction: Whole class and groups

Instructions:

1. Write the opening sentence on the board:
“This morning, I turned on my computer…”

2. Students continue the story one by one, adding a sentence using a new IT collocation each time.

3. No collocation may be repeated.

4. After the class chain story, students work in groups of 3 to create their own 6–8 sentence mini-story, using at least 5 target collocations.

5. Groups read their stories to the class.

Example student output:

“First, I turned on my computer. Then I logged in and checked my messages. I clicked on a link from my friend and downloaded a file. After that, I uploaded a photo to my class group. Finally, I made a call to my best friend to talk about the news.”

Cognitive depth:

High: learners must sequence actions, select appropriate collocations, and maintain logical flow.

Requires deeper processing than simple recall.

Affective/motivational factors:

Creativity and humour make the task engaging.

Chain stories create suspense and collective enjoyment.

Group storytelling lowers anxiety and increases participation.

Reflection / Rationale

The controlled → freer progression supports scaffolding and gradual movement from recognition to meaningful, independent use.

The chain story adds both cognitive depth (sequencing, selecting, connecting) and affective depth (creativity, shared storytelling).

Technology-based vocabulary feels highly relevant; students engage more when tasks mirror real-life digital habits.

The activity supports both receptive and productive practice, aligning with Nation’s principles and the course focus on depth of processing.

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I would steal Seda hoca's activity; it looks affectively engaging and cognitively undemanding, fun in a nutshell :) Thank you hocam for sharing it with us.

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Aviation Management- Cabin Services ESP by?

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Aviation Management- Cabin Services ESP by?

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Following this part, a fill-in the blanks activity as the one below comes; The airline redesigned its __________ to provide more privacy and comfort to passengers in business class.

1. A __________ is especially useful for long-haul flights, allowing passengers to sleep flat.

2. Delta is expanding its __________ to attract passengers who want extra comfort without paying for business class.

3. Smaller __________ are often used to save space and add more seats in economy.

4. Japan Airlines introduced a double bed and privacy doors in their __________ on the A350-1000.

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Please complete the vocabulary tasks

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Effective Vocabulary Practice - Esra Topuz

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Effective Vocabulary Practice - Esra Topuz

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I would use Cansel Cömert hocam's "Word Detective Challenge" activity because it reinforces the target vocabulary in a balanced and engaging way. It combines controlled practice with meaningful personalization, which helps students deepen their understanding and remember the words more effectively. The task also promotes active participation, encourages creative language use, and provides opportunities for both individual and collaborative learning, making it highly effective for vocabulary consolidation.

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“The Mystery of the Invisible Germ” - vocabulary practice activity

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“The Mystery of the Invisible Germ” - vocabulary practice activity

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Creative Activity- Story telling-  Sevda Balcıoğlu

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Creative Activity- Story telling-  Sevda Balcıoğlu

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I'd steal Anita Tjan's story telling activity in B1 level classes because it includes engagement, creativity and production at the same time. Students are very active during the activity. Students recall the target words easily with the help of this activity.

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It is an easy but compact activity for A1 level students.

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Borrowing "Pitch your story" by Neslihan   

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Borrowing "Pitch your story" by Neslihan   

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This activity catches my attention because it encourages engagement affectively by having the students focus on the task and the cognitive challenge of using the vocabulary words is secondary. (Anita Tjan)

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Vocabulary words (Pathways Listening and Speaking Unit 9)

Archaeologist (n), claim (v), represent (v), symbol (n), era (n), tool (n)

Students work with a partner to write a story that  uses these words.

This is an affectively engaging activity because they are working with a friend and they are using their creativity to make a story. This is a cognitively engaging activity because they are putting words together to make sentences and to tell a story.

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I would definitely steal Aybüke Hocam’s “Pronunciation Journey” activity because it seems truly engaging and fun for students. I know my learners enjoy working in pairs or groups, and this activity fits that preference really well. What I especially like is that it helps students practice pronunciation in a meaningful and communicative way, rather than through isolated drills. I can easily see this activity increasing their motivation and making pronunciation practice feel more natural in the classroom.

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I think Gizem Sila Hocam has a nice touch with song creation for memorization and using rhythm for pronunciation purposes, I would be happy to try these in class.

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Target vocabulary items:

bank statement, debit card, cash, till, cost, coins, cheque, receipt, wallet, discount, voucher.

Exercise 1: A quick definition match task followed by sample sentences to complete with the target words.

Exercise 2: Ask the students to write a short story which takes place in a bank or a shop. Make sure that they use all of the words covered. Ask them to share their stories with the class and provide feedback.

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I'd choose Neslihan Hocam's “Pitch Your Story” activity because it creates strong affective engagement and encourages learners to use the target vocabulary naturally while completing a meaningful task. Planning and pitching their own story requires students to think about elements like plot, setting, narrator, and climax without being forced, which gives the activity high cognitive depth.

The task is also motivating and creative: learners work with their own ideas, negotiate meaning, present to the class, and receive peer feedback. This combination of personal investment, communicative purpose, and natural vocabulary use makes it a highly effective and transferable practice activity.

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I'd steal Aybüke Hoca's task. Her idea seems like a fun, creative, and interactive way to practice pronunciation. I like how it promotes learner autonomy, collaboration, and a sense of accomplishment while applying pronunciation skills in a meaningful way. Thank you, hocam!

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''THE NEW OFFİCE POLİCY'' by Elif A.Özdamar

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''THE NEW OFFİCE POLİCY'' by Elif A.Özdamar

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I’d definitely steal this activity! It’s a great example of how to move from controlled practice to real communication. I love how students start by focusing on form and meaning, then use the same vocabulary in a realistic debate. It encourages teamwork, negotiation, and genuine language use — exactly what we want in a communicative classroom.

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The aim of this worksheet is to help B1 level students develop their vocabulary related to workplace and employment. Through word formation, gap-fill exercises, and speaking tasks, learners will practice using new words in context, improve their understanding of different word forms, and build confidence in discussing work-related topics such as motivation, success, and creativity.

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I would do this activity with my kids since it gives them both structured and unstructured practice, which helps them really comprehend the meaning, form, and application of terminology. It promotes active participation, teamwork, and feedback from peers, which boosts motivation and self-esteem. The Word Detective / Context Hunt game makes practicing entertaining and memorable. The step-by-step process from recognition to form analysis to sentence creation to application makes sure that the game is mentally challenging. Overall, it's a flexible and well-rounded activity that can be changed to fit different levels and groups of words.

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Unlock the Words!: Exploring Meaning, Form, and Use

Level: B1
Target Words:

consume, enhance, retain, extract, evolve, crop, modify, resemble

Stage 1: Receptive – Meaning & Form (Controlled)

Activity: Word-Definition Matching

Instructions: Match each word with the correct definition. Write the letter of the definition next to the word.

Word Definition

1. consume A. To improve the quality of something

2. enhance B. To use something, especially food or energy

3. retain C. To keep something for future use

4. extract D. To take something out, especially by effort

5. evolve E. To change or develop gradually

6. crop F. A plant or group of plants grown for food or profit

7. modify G. To make small changes to something

8. resemble H. To look like or be similar to

Stage 2: Form-Focused Practice (Controlled)

Activity: Word Forms Table

Instructions: Complete the table with the correct word forms. Some forms may not exist. Use a dictionary if necessary.

Base Word Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

consume consumption consume – –

enhance enhancement enhance enhanced –

retain retention retain – –

extract extraction extract – –

evolve evolution evolve evolutionary –

crop crop - - -

modify modification modify modified –

resemble resemblance – – –

Stage 3: Productive – Contextual Use (Freer)

Activity: Sentence Creation & Peer Sharing

Instructions:

1. Write 1–2 sentences for each target word.

2. Make sure your sentence shows the meaning and correct use.

3. Exchange sentences with a partner and give feedback on grammar, meaning, and naturalness.

Example Sentences:

consume → “I try not to consume too much sugar every day.”

enhance → “Adding spices can enhance the flavor of the dish.”

retain → “It is hard to retain all the vocabulary I learn.”

Stage 4: Consolidation – Unlock the Words! (Freer & Motivational)

Activity: Context Hunt

Instructions:

1. Your teacher will read a short scenario or show an image.

2. Choose the most suitable word from the target list.

3. Work in teams. Score 1 point for each correct answer.

Example Situations:

1. A farmer changes the genes of plants to resist disease → modify

2. A scientist takes a substance from a plant for medicine → extract

3. A student remembers everything he learned → retain

4. Over millions of years, animals gradually changed → evolve

5. Two siblings look very similar → resemble

6. People eat or drink food → consume

7. Farmers grow wheat or rice → crop

8. A software update improves phone performance → enhance

Winning Team: The team with the most points wins!

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I would choose Aybüke’s Pronunciation Journey activity because it makes pronunciation practice both meaningful and engaging. It requires students to actively listen, distinguish minimal pairs, and react in real time, which supports cognitive depth. At the same time, the interactive and game-like nature of the task increases affective engagement. It’s a great balance between focus and fun, and I would definitely adapt it for my own students to improve their listening and pronunciation awareness.

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Target Words: advise, manage, attempt, proceed, fail, emerge, teach, develop

Procedure:

1. Students work in pairs. Each pair receives 8 sentences with blanks (e.g., “She tried to ___ the project successfully.”).

2. They must fill in the blanks with the correct target words.

3. After that, they write one original sentence for each word related to their real lives.

4. Pairs share their sentences and the class votes for the most creative one.

Cognitive & Affective Depth:

This activity requires cognitive effort since students analyze context to select the correct word form and meaning. It’s also affectively engaging as they personalize the words and use them in meaningful, creative contexts.

Rationale:

The task develops both receptive and productive vocabulary skills. It supports retention through contextualization, personalization, and peer interaction.

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"Pitch Your Story" Activity

This affectively engaging activity is designed to encourage learners to use the following words about literature productively: narrator (n), climax (n), setting (n), genre (n), plot (n), and resolution (n).

T begins the lesson by reflecting the covers of famous novels on the board, and asks questions about them. Learners, then, discuss their favourite novels in pairs, and a few of them share their ideas with the whole class.

T introduces the “Pitch Your Story” activity. In this activity, learners are supposed to plan a short story in pairs and write a story blurb to “sell” it to the publishers. Although learners aren’t explicitly asked to use the focus words, the activity provides opportunities for their natural use. The activity allows learners to be personally invested in pitching their stories. This emotional engagement motivates them to use the target vocabulary without explicit instruction. Thus, learners are expected to focus more on completing the task and sharing ideas than worrying about correctly using specific vocabulary.

Each pair presents their story to the class, and learners vote for the most creative story. T gives feedback on the correct use of language after the activity is completed.

Finally, learners are encouraged to share and discuss both the challenges they encountered and the successes they experienced throughout the activity, promoting reflection and peer learning.

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Target Vocabulary Words:

1. Diligent

2. Eloquent

3. Friction

4. Skeptical

5. Tangible

6. Subtle

Part 1: Controlled Practice - "Match the Definition" (Receptive)

Goal: Test students’ understanding of the vocabulary by matching words to their definitions.

Instructions:

1. Write each target vocabulary word on the board.

2. Provide students with a list of definitions (mixed up). Each student matches the word to the correct definition.

Follow-up:

After the matching exercise, discuss the meanings together to clarify and ensure understanding.

Part 2: Controlled Practice - "Fill in the Blanks"

Goal: Reinforce word meaning and usage through sentence completion.

Instructions:

1. Give students a list of sentences with missing words (from the target vocabulary).

2. Students fill in the blanks with the correct word based on the context.

Example Sentences:

1. His __________ speech moved the audience to tears.

2. The two countries had a lot of __________ between their leaders during negotiations.

3. Maria is a __________ worker who always stays late to finish her tasks.

4. The artist used very __________ details in his painting, which made it almost lifelike.

5. The detective remained __________ about the witness's story until more evidence could be gathered.

6. The evidence in the case was __________, leaving no doubt about the defendant’s guilt.

Follow-up:

Ask students to justify their choices and explain why they picked each word. Discuss any possible confusion or alternative meanings.

Part 3: Freer Practice - "Creative Storytelling"

Goal: Encourage students to use the target vocabulary in context by telling a story or describing a situation.

Instructions:

1. Pair students up or work in small groups.

2. Give each group a scenario, where they must incorporate at least four of the six target words into a short story or situation. You can provide them with a few prompts or allow them to be creative.

Follow-up:

After the stories are told, ask a few groups to share their stories with the class.

Prompt them with questions like: How did the subtle hints in the story lead to the conclusion? Why was the speaker so skeptical about the information? This will allow for deeper exploration of the words’ meanings.

Part 4: Reflection and Error Correction

Goal: Reflect on the use of vocabulary and correct any errors.

Instructions:

1. After all parts of the task, ask students to reflect on which words they found challenging.

2. Provide targeted feedback on common mistakes made during the freer practice.

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Dream Teammate-Şeyma

This lesson is very well-designed and demonstrates an excellent balance between form-focused practice and meaningful use of vocabulary. The sequence of activities shows a clear progression — from pronunciation and spelling awareness to controlled written practice and finally to a communicative, personalized task.

The initial pronunciation stage effectively supports phonological awareness and helps students internalize stress patterns, which is often overlooked at this level. The Word Form Race is an engaging and cognitively stimulating task that encourages students to notice morphological relationships and strengthens their understanding of derivational patterns.

The Dictation & Correction stage provides a strong form-reinforcement opportunity, integrating listening, writing, and peer correction in an interactive way. This ensures accuracy and promotes learner autonomy.

Finally, the Mini Speaking: “Dream Teammate” task creates a smooth transition from controlled practice to freer production. It adds affective depth by inviting students to express personal opinions and connect new vocabulary to their real-life classroom relationships. This meaningful personalization likely enhances motivation and retention.

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Main Objective:

Students will revise and practice the target vocabulary through reading, contextualizing, and producing meaningful sentences that reflect understanding and personal engagement.

Target Vocabulary

stroll (v), admire (v), stream (n), stripy (adj.), tricky (adj.), troublesome (adj.), take up (phrv.), get rid of (phrv.), overhear (v), pester (v)

WARM-UP: (Revising the meanings of the words learnt in previous lesson) (PAIR WORK)

Students work in pairs for this activity. Teacher reflects some key words of the target vocabulary on the board. Teacher tells the students to find the words in the story in the related paragraphs and write the word on their individual mini boards. (each pair should use one mini board) For example teacher reflects this on the board:  a small river- paragraph four, and students try to find the word “stream” in the related paragraph. Teacher gives limited time (for example 8 minutes). The pair who has the most correct answers gets point from Class Dojo. Then, teacher shows the answers on PPT and students correct them.

ACTIVITY 1: (GROUP WORK)

The teacher divides the class into 4 groups and gives each group a list of 2–3 target words. Each group writes one question that uses each word correctly. The question should demonstrate some understanding of the word. (e.g., “Why do people sometimes pester their friends?”). Teacher doesn’t accept questions like: ”What does “pester” mean?”. The teacher gives 5 minutes for this activity. When the time is up, they swap papers with another group and answer the questions using the target word. ( For example, people pester their friends to have fun.) Teacher gives 5 minutes for this. When they finish, groups come to the board and shows their mini boards and read out the questions and answers.  The teacher wants other students to find the mistakes if there are any.  The mistakes can be about grammar or meaning. Students try to correct the mistakes.

ACTIVITY 2: (INDIVIDUAL&PAIR)

Students choose two words that remind them of something personal (a hobby, experience, or memory). They write one or two sentences about themselves using those words. (they can use two words in one sentence or two separate sentences with two words). (For example: “I once took up drawing, but it was tricky at first.”) Teacher gives 5 minutes for this activity. When the activity finishes students pair up, they read their sentences to each other. Teacher walks around the classroom and monitors. (2 minutes)

ACTIVITY 3: DIFFERENTIATION OF INTEREST (PAIR WORK)

Students work in pairs for this activity.  The teacher writes two tasks on the board and tells the students to choose one of them.  Task 1: Mini story challenge: Choose three of the target words and write a mini story using them. The story must be funny and surprising.  Task 2: Creating a dialogue and acting it out: Students choose at least 3 words from the list and write a mini a dialogue and then act it out.  The teacher gives 10 minutes for this activity.

ACTIVITY 4: REFLECTION (INDIVIDUAL)

Each student writes on a stick note: one word they liked the most, and one they found tricky. They post the notes on the wall. Students make a gallery walk and see what their friends have written. The teacher gives 5 minutes for this activity.

Cognitive Objectives:

Students will demonstrate comprehension and application of target words in context.

Students will reason about word choice and analyze meaning differences.

Affective Objectives:

Students will relate target words to personal experiences or opinions.

Students will collaborate, reflect, and engage in a motivating classroom atmosphere.

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The Task by Ebru Irmak

I love the staging of the activities; each stage is very clearly defined and explained.

Integrating a digital tool into controlled practice part makes it more interesting for learners, and the digital worksheet with the related visuals might help learners memorize the phrases more easily. As a semi controlled practice, asking students to order their days enables them to internalize the words in questions. As a freer and productive task, I loved the idea of using 'find someone who' as it allows students to use the phrases in questions and their answers , thus promoting the active use of the target language in a real life context. Lovely ideas! :)

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Selda Eryılmaz  - Collocations: Science & Research

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Language Hub Pre-Intermediate Unit 10.3

Target Collocations: do research, do an experiment, make a discovery / discoveries, make preparations, solve a problem / problems, collect data, follow a schedule, look for a solution / solutions.

Controlled Practice

Interaction: Pair work or Individual

Time: 10 minutes

Instructions:

A.There are two columns: Verbs and nouns. Students are asked to complete the verbs with the correct nouns. Following that, they complete the given sentences with the collocations correctly.

Verb

1.do

2.make

3.follow

4.look for

5.collect

6.solve

7.do

8.make

Noun

a. a schedule

b. data

c. an experiment

d. research

e. preparations

f.discoveries

g. solutions

h. problems

Answers: 1–h, 2–b, 3–c, 4–d, 5–e, 6–f, 7–g, 8–a

B. Complete the sentences with correct collocations.

1. Before starting the project, we need to ________ carefully.

2. Scientists often ________ to test their hypotheses.

3. Our team will ________ to understand students’ study habits.

4. The engineer worked hard to ________ to the technical issue.

5. Archaeologists recently ________ about an ancient city.

6. To stay productive, it’s important to ________ every day.

7. The researchers ________ from hundreds of participants.

8. We need to ________before the deadline.

Answers:

1. make preparations

2. do an experiment

3. do research

4. look for a solution

5. made a discovery

6. follow a schedule

7. collected data

8. solve the problem

Freer Practice: A Detective's Case

Interaction: Pair or small group work

Time: 15-20 minutes

Students are detectives who try to solve a mysterious case. Their task is to describe the steps they would take to solve the case, using at least five of the target collocations naturally. They are given 5–7 minutes to plan their case outline and the detective’s actions. Then, each group presents their detective story to the class (or writes a short paragraph version on Padlet).

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Unit: Daily Routines (Cambridge - Super Minds, Unit 1)

Target Vocabulary:

1. wake up

2. get dressed

3. have breakfast

4. go to school

5. do homework

6. play with friends

7. have dinner

8. go to bed

1. Controlled practice – “Daily Routine Matching” (5 minutes)

Give students a worksheet or digital quiz (e.g., Bamboozle or Jeopardy Labs) with pictures showing daily activities.

Students match each picture with the correct phrase.

Example:
Picture of a child brushing teeth → “wake up”? “have breakfast”? (students choose). Check answers together.

2. Semi-controlled practice – “Order My Day!” (5 minutes)

Write the 8 daily routine words on the board in random order.

Ask students to number them from morning to night to show their usual routine.
Example:
wake up
get dressed
have breakfast
…

Then check with a partner: “Do we do the same things in the same order?”

3. Freer practice – “Find Someone Who…” (8–10 minutes)

Give each student a simple “Find Someone Who” grid or ask orally.

Example prompts:

Find someone who wakes up early.

Find someone who does homework in the afternoon.

Find someone who has breakfast with their family.

Find someone who goes to bed late.

Students walk around asking classmates questions using the target structures:

“What time do you wake up?”
“Do you go to bed late?”
“When do you do your homework?”

They write the names of classmates in their grid (or just share orally if time is short).

4. Feedback & Reflection (2–3 minutes)

Ask a few students to share what they learned:

“Ali wakes up at seven o’clock. I go to bed at nine.”

Highlight correct use of daily routine phrases.

Praise active speaking and good pronunciation.

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Target words

motivated – challenge – achieve – deadline – improve – effort – reward – success – confident – goal

Activity title: “My Motivation Map”

Procedure

1- Lead-in (Receptive activation – 3 min)
Students review the ten target words on the board and match each to its correct definition in pairs (meaning–form connection).

2- Associations (Cognitive depth – 5 min)
In pairs, students discuss connections between the words (e.g., “What is the connection between challenge and reward?”). They classify words into two groups: personal traits and situational factors.

3- Personalisation (Affective engagement – 10 min)
Students individually choose five words that describe their approach to learning or university life. Then they discuss these prompts in pairs:

Which of these is most important for you as a student?

When was the last time you felt motivated to achieve something difficult?

What effort do you usually make to improve your skills?

(Students must use at least five target words in context.)

4- Follow-up writing (Freer use – optional homework)

Write a short paragraph titled “My biggest challenge this semester” using at least five target words.

The Rationale and Principles I Reiled on:

Link to Nation’s Framework (2001)

Meaning-focused activities:

Matching words and definitions (form–meaning connection).

Finding associations and classifying words (association & concept tasks).

Use-focused activities:

Students use target words in personalized speech and writing, applying collocates and constraints on use naturally.

Cognitive depth (Craik & Lockhart, 1972)

Students engage in deeper processing by:

Relating new words to personal experience (elaboration).

Grouping and categorizing vocabulary (semantic connection).

Using words in authentic communicative contexts (productive elaboration).

Affective depth (Schmitt, 2010)

Emotionally engaging topic (motivation, goals, success).

Collaborative peer interaction creates social relevance and reduces anxiety.

Personal choice increases autonomy and intrinsic motivation.

Motivational factors (Dörnyei, 2001)

Relevance: Vocabulary linked to learners’ real academic lives.

Task enjoyment: Learners co-construct meaning in a safe environment.

Challenge: The task is cognitively stimulating but achievable.

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By Syed Zahoor ul Haque : Pear Deck + Quizlet Live integration

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By Syed Zahoor ul Haque : Pear Deck + Quizlet Live integration

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Why would I steal and use it? Because it is a masterclass in combining cognitive depth and emotional engagement.

1. Dual Coding Theory: It forces students to process the words in two different ways (linguistically and visually), which significantly enhances memory. The challenge of drawing abstract words is itself a high-level cognitive task.

2. Collaboration & Peer Learning: The division of labor within teams mimics a real-world creative process and encourages negotiation and discussion about word meaning.

3. Built-in Quality Control & Motivation: The teacher's curation creates a sense of purpose and quality. Students are motivated to create good work because their creations become the basis for a fun, competitive game (Quizlet Live). This creates a powerful feedback loop where the practice game is made from their own collective knowledge.

4. Seamless Sequencing: It can be used as a controlled practice task earlier in the learning cycle, perfectly setting the stage for a freer practice task like my "Sustainability Campaigner" Padlet activity.

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By Syed Zahoor ul haque : "Human Impact on Ecosystems"

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By Syed Zahoor ul haque : "Human Impact on Ecosystems"

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Target Words:

1. Sustainability

2. Biodiversity

3. Deforestation

4. Renewable

5. Non-renewable

6. Conservation

7. Erosion

8. Carbon Footprint

Activity: "The Sustainability Campaigner's Toolkit"

This is a freer practice task designed to move students from receptive understanding to productive use, while engaging both cognitive and affective domains.

Objective: To use the target vocabulary creatively and persuasively in a real-world context, demonstrating deep understanding.

Task Description:
Students will work in small groups (3-4) to create a campaign proposal for our school to address a local environmental issue. Their proposal must be presented on a shared Padlet and must convincingly use all 8 target words.

Cognitive & Affective Justification:

Cognitive Depth: This task requires creation (the highest level of Bloom's Taxonomy). Students must move beyond definitions to use the words in a novel, coherent argument. They must understand the nuanced relationships between the words (e.g., how deforestation leads to erosion and loss of biodiversity, and how conservation promotes sustainability).

Affective Depth: The task is personally relevant (their school, their local environment) and empowers them as agents of change. This fosters a sense of ownership and care, which strengthens emotional connection to the vocabulary.

Motivational Factors: It is inherently collaborative, creative, and has a tangible, authentic outcome (a campaign proposal that could, in theory, be presented to the school administration). This "real-world" stakes significantly boosts intrinsic motivation.

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Story Chain by Emine Nur Yüksel- Ayşen Yaran

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Story Chain by Emine Nur Yüksel- Ayşen Yaran

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I’d steal it because it allows students to use multiple target words creatively in a narrative, integrating both meaning and fluency practice.

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I’d steal this task because it allows students to use multiple target words creatively in a narrative, integrating both meaning and fluency practice.

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Pronunciation Journey Activity (Aybüke Uzunca) 

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In one of the elective courses offered under our department, we are preparing students for TOEIC exam, and the listening section of the text requires a little awareness regarding minimal pairs. So, I have found Pronunciation Journey activity online, and I use it after I introduce students what a homonym, homophone and minimal pair is. The student finds it engaging and it gives them a sense of accomplishment and purpose while producing the activities.

You can do in in pairs or as a groups of three or four. In the activity, first the students choose their own path and final destination. then, start pronouncing words. The others need to listen to their friend and go left and right according to what they hear. Then, they compare their destinations with the intended destination of the speaker.

Although it requires practice, students find it engaging once they get used to the activity.

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I'd steal Weather Memory Story Chain by E. Nur Yüksel 

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I would steal this vocabulary teaching task because it actively engages both the cognitive and affective domains of learning. Cognitively, students are not only exposed to new weather vocabulary but also process meaning through physical response (TPR), sentence completion, and story creation, which help reinforce understanding and retention through multiple modes of input and output. Affective engagement is also strong throughout the activity: students connect the words to their own feelings and daily experiences in the sentence completion stage, and the final story chain encourages creativity, humour, and collaboration, building positive emotions and motivation. By combining movement, personalization, and imaginative storytelling, the task makes learning enjoyable and meaningful while supporting deeper memory and use of the target vocabulary.

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Vocabulary: Adjectives describing personality and feelings

ambitious, reliable, generous, stubborn, creative, moody, confident, shy

Step 1:

T gives students the 8 adjectives with example sentences, but without definitions.
Example:

She always has new ideas and thinks differently — she’s very creative.

Students work in pairs to infer the meanings from context, then check with a dictionary or the teacher.

Cognitive aspect: It encourages deeper processing (guessing, noticing, checking) and promotes retention.

Step 2:

Students complete sentences about themselves or people they know:

I’m quite ______ because…

My best friend is really ______, especially when…

I’m not very ______ at work/school.

Then they share and compare answers in pairs.

Affective aspect: They relate words to their own emotions, identity, and people they care about. It increases personal relevance and motivation.

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Subject: 🎲 “Spin & Speak” – Fun Vocabulary Challenge

For this practice, I chose these words from our coursebook unit on Feelings and Daily Life:
excited, nervous, confident, tired, relaxed, bored, stressed, proud, disappointed, worried.

🎯 Activity: “Spin & Speak”
Students work in small groups. They use a digital spinner (created on WheelofNames or Wordwall) with our target words. When the spinner stops, the student must:
1️⃣ Make a true sentence about themselves using the word (e.g., “I feel nervous before presentations.”)
2️⃣ Or ask a question to a friend using that word (e.g., “When do you feel most relaxed?”)

💭 Variation:
For extra fun, add “Challenge Cards” — e.g., Act it out, Draw it, Make a short story, or Use it in advice.

🧠 Cognitive depth: Students retrieve, personalize, and use words in context.
💗 Affective depth: They connect the vocabulary to real feelings and experiences, boosting engagement.
💪 Motivational factor: It’s game-based, social, and full of laughter — perfect for keeping energy high while practising word meaning and use.

If I could “steal” one task, I’d take my colleague’s Emoji Storytelling activity — because combining words with emotions and visuals makes vocabulary unforgettable! 😄

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I’d like to share a vocabulary teaching strategy I’d definitely “steal “the Deep Processing and Use approach. It guides students from recognizing new words in authentic texts to using them confidently in personalized contexts. The process begins with introducing vocabulary through authentic materials such as readings, videos, or discussions. Then, students explore each word’s meaning, form, and pronunciation. After that, they personalize the vocabulary by connecting it to their own experiences or field of study. Next, they apply the new words in context through writing, speaking, or creative tasks. Finally, the teacher revisits and reinforces the vocabulary in later lessons using quizzes, discussions, and writing assignments

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I'd steal Weather Memory Story Chain by Emine Nur Yüksel - Pelin Soydan

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I'd steal Weather Memory Story Chain by Emine Nur Yüksel - Pelin Soydan

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I would absolutely steal the weather chain story activity. It starts simple with miming and movement, then moves to personal sentences like “I feel happy when it’s sunny,” and finishes with a creative memory-story game. This flow keeps students active, laughing, repeating language naturally, and using the weather words in real mini-stories.

I love that it mixes body, brain, and imagination. The chain element adds friendly pressure to remember details, and the creative twist lets learners be silly but still accurate. It’s meaningful repetition, emotional engagement, and real communication, which are all perfect for A2 learners and very fun to run in class.

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Operation Word Warriors: Team Training Mission

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Operation Word Warriors: Team Training Mission

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Level: A2
Target words: win, help, try, practise, strong, confident

📝 Task:
You are a training squad called the Word Warriors.
Your mission is to use our vocabulary to complete team challenges.

👥 How to do it:

1. Work in pairs.

2. Read each mission card.

3. Talk about the situation and write 1–2 sentences using the target words.

4. Use the sentence starters for support.

5. Share your ideas with the class like real cadets reporting in.

🎯 Sentence Starters:
• We practise by…
• We feel confident when…
• Our team helps each other by…
• We try to…
• We want to be strong, so we…
• We want to win, so we…

🏅 Mission Goal:
Use teamwork and vocabulary to complete your missions.
Every good team supports each other, tries hard, and stays confident!

⭐ Optional Reward:
Each correct sentence = 1 training star.
5 stars = Word Warrior Badge 🏆

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I would definitely steal this task because it moves vocabulary from passive recognition into real communicative use. The students don’t only learn the meaning of the target words, but they actually apply them to interpret data, describe real graphs, and make future predictions, which gives the vocabulary a strong purpose. The task is also very rich in cognitive depth because students analyze, compare, and justify language choices. At the same time, the final stages increase affective depth by connecting the language to their own life, future, city, and opinions. The jigsaw stage makes the interaction more meaningful and collaborative, which supports speaking confidence and vocabulary retention. I like that the activity is not only language-focused but also skill-integrated (speaking, thinking, presenting), so it feels both practical and motivating for learners.

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In this activity, I aimed to increase both cognitive and affective depth. In Part A, students analyze word forms, which supports higher cognitive depth because they must think about grammar, function, and word class. In Part B, they actively select the correct form and justify their choices to a friend, which increases active depth and encourages metalinguistic awareness. In Part C, students write their own paragraph using all target words, which adds affective depth because the task becomes meaningful, personal, and relevant to real-life business situations. Overall, this activity moves from controlled form work toward meaningful production, which helps students process vocabulary more deeply and remember it more effectively.

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Stealing Vocab Teaching Practice by Gülşah Çınar Hoca 

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I'd steal this practice because it is staged well and the production task is related to learners' real lives and requires reflection. Thus, it both activates cognitive and affective skills.

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Here I ask my students to work on the vocabulary by themselves. Actually I prepared this material to be used along with the SpeakOut book. So, in the book the students first match the words with their meaning and then, they do the first task and work on collocations. Then, they complete a gap-fill task on the book before part b. They do another gap-fill task and finally complete the production task. I prepared the production task to have both cognitive and emotional depth.

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Using AI in vocabulary instruction offers a range of benefits that enhance both teaching and learning. It enables personalized learning by adapting to each student’s pace and needs, while providing instant feedback to reinforce correct usage. AI tools often use spaced repetition to improve long-term retention and support multimodal learning through visuals, audio, and interactive quizzes. These features make vocabulary practice more engaging and accessible. Additionally, bilingual support helps students connect meanings across languages, and teachers gain valuable insights into student progress through data analytics. Overall, AI makes vocabulary learning more efficient, responsive, and enjoyable.

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Activity Outline: Vocabulary Exploration and Sharing

1. Independent Research Begin by giving students time to research a selected word. They should gather the following information:

Meaning in English and Arabic

Part of speech

Synonyms

2. Class Sharing Each student will then present one word to the class, covering all aspects listed above. They should also use the word in a complete sentence to demonstrate understanding.

3. Consolidation Sheet To wrap up the activity, distribute a worksheet that summarizes the key elements of the vocabulary explored. This sheet will serve as a reference and reinforcement tool.

Zeinab

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The New Office Policy by Elif A. Özdamar

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The New Office Policy by Elif A. Özdamar

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Stealing Vocab Teaching Practice & Slides by Ece Hoca

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Stealing Vocab Teaching Practice & Slides by Ece Hoca

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I'd steal this practice because it brilliantly progresses from controlled to freer production while maintaining high cognitive and affective engagement throughout. Task 1 provides safe, scaffolded practice through gap-fills, building confidence. Task 2 elevates cognitive demand by requiring students to evaluate and rank problems, activating critical thinking. Task 3 is such a gem, the structured debate format pushes students into authentic language use where they must defend positions using target vocabulary in meaningful context 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

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Emine Nur Yüksel- Weather Memory Story Chain

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Emine Nur Yüksel- Weather Memory Story Chain

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The words: sunny, cloudy, windy, foggy, snowy, rainy

1

T shows weather word flashcards, students mime the weather type.

Quick TPR using,

"Stand if it's sunny, sit if it's rainy"

2

Sentence completion: "I feel happy when it's _____" / "I stay home when it's _____"

Students write/say their preferences using target words

3

Students work in groups for the memory story chain. First student starts

"Yesterday was sunny, so I went to the park."

Next student repeats and adds

"Yesterday was sunny, so I went to the park. Today is cloudy, so I'm staying inside."

Chain continues with all 6 weather words, creating a logical week-long weather story. They can share their funniest, most creative stories.

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In my experience, young learners respond best to lessons that combine structure with creativity. I would use this lesson because it effectively integrates form-focused and communicative practice. It helps students improve pronunciation, spelling, and lexical awareness while meaningfully describing people around them. The “Dream Teammate” task also encourages collaboration and positive classroom relationships, supporting both linguistic and social-emotional development. I believe this lesson could be very beneficial for creating an engaging and supportive learning atmosphere in the primary classroom.

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Stealing "Classroom Rules Remix" by Sıla 

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I would like to steal this task because it is a quite enjoyable and meaningful activity which would increase both emotional and cognitive involvement.

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The words I chose for this activity are “decrease”, “increase”, “average”, “percentage”, “improve”, “worsen”, “demonstrate”, and “predict”. We have already learned the meaning, form, use, etc., and now we want to practice them.

The primary aim of this activity is to use the target vocabulary to describe a graph.

In the first step, the teacher will present 2 graphs (one bar and one line graph) and describe the most important components of them (e.g., their titles) with the help of the students. Then, he will present 2-3 more graphs and describe them together with the learners.

In the second step, the teacher will create groups of three students and assign a new graph to each group. They will work on the graphs, and prepare and do a short (1-3 min) oral presentation (using target words will be encouraged).

In the third step, each group will consider something related to their future and make a prediction about it. For example, they can make a prediction about the increase/decrease of criminal activities in the city where they live. Afterward, the groups will create a hypothetical graph and prepare for a 2-3-minute presentation.  Then, new groups consisting of one learner from each of the previous groups will be created (jigsaw). Each group member will present their hypothetical graph to their new group members and discuss the possibilities related to it.

In the fourth step, learners will return to their original groups, and a whole-classroom discussion will be conducted about the graphs created by the students.

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Task Title: “Word Connections Challenge”

Level: B1
Target Vocabulary (example): achieve, deadline, motivation, reward, effort, goal, challenge, success

Stage: Vocabulary practice (after presentation and clarification)

Task Type: Semi-controlled → Freer practice

Focus: Productive and receptive skills (cognitive + affective engagement)

Procedure:

1. Warm-up (Receptive – Cognitive):
Give students eight short sentences with one missing word. They choose the correct target word to complete each sentence. (Example: “She worked hard to ______ her dream.” → achieve)

2. Main Activity (Productive – Cognitive & Affective):
In pairs, students use at least five of the target words to create a short motivational story or dialogue about reaching a goal. Encourage them to personalize it—something they’ve experienced or would like to achieve.

3. Extension (Affective – Freer):
Each pair shares their story with another pair or the class. Others listen and identify how many target words were used naturally. Optionally, vote for the “Most Inspiring Story.”

Rationale:

This task begins with controlled recognition (gap-fill) to reinforce meaning and collocations, then moves to freer, personalized production that builds emotional engagement and deeper processing. Combining cognitive challenge with personal relevance makes the vocabulary more memorable and meaningful.

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I would steal the "Dream Teammate" task because it successfully combines form-focused practice (pronunciation) with personalization. Use of personalization also adds an affective dimension to the task, helping avoid repetitive practice of form without meaning. Besides, gradual progression from controlled to freer practice helps build confidence and provide cognitive depth as the activity becomes more challenging.

Ömer Çiftci

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Ömer Çiftci - Vocabulary Practice Activity

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Ömer Çiftci - Vocabulary Practice Activity

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In the attached activity students,

1. read sentences with gaps and place the given words about weather into the correct gap

2. work in pairs/groups to prepare and present a 1-minute "weather forecast" using the target vocabulary.

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If I could steal a task, I would choose the AI Innovation Fair activity because it promotes both cognitive and affective engagement through creativity, collaboration, and authentic communication. I really like how students are encouraged to use the target words in a real-world context, which deepens their understanding of meaning and use. The group-based design also supports teamwork, idea exchange, and peer feedback, making vocabulary learning more interactive and purposeful. Moreover, the competitive and creative aspect—preparing a 2-minute pitch and voting for the best idea—adds strong motivational value. It transforms vocabulary practice from a routine exercise into an experience that is memorable, communicative, and emotionally engaging, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning.

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A Vocabulary Teaching Practice, Gülşah Çınar

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A Vocabulary Teaching Practice, Gülşah Çınar

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In the previous lesson, students learned adjectives for feelings through a short text and example sentences. They have already checked the meaning, form, and common prepositions. Now, it is time for them to practise and personalize these words through a range of activities designed to promote both cognitive and affective depth.

Topic:

Adjectives for Feelings

Target Vocabulary (12 words):

angry (with / at / about) · calm (about) · exhausted (after) · in love (with) · jealous (of) · nervous (about) · proud (of) · silly ( · sleepy (after) · terrified (of) · upset (about / with) · worried (about)

Task 1 (Controlled Activity – Receptive Focus)

Type: Matching & Sentence Completion

Instructions:
Students first match adjectives with their correct prepositions. Then, they complete short sentences /blanks in a context with the appropriate adjective–preposition combinations.

Purpose:
To review collocational patterns and strengthen form–use connections.
Cognitive depth: Low to medium as it focuses on recognition and controlled recall.
Affective depth: Low as it is mainly accuracy-based with limited emotional involvement.

Task 2 (Freer Activity – Productive Focus)

Type: Personal Writing – “My First Three Weeks at School”

Instructions:
Students write a short diary entry (8–10 sentences) describing their first three weeks at school. They must use at least six adjectives (and their prepositions) from the list.

Example:

At the beginning, I was quite worried about .... I was nervous about the placement test. On Monday, I was sleepy after lunch ...

Task 3 :
In pairs, students read each other’s diaries and ask follow-up questions, e.g. “Why were you exhausted after class?” or “What made you proud?”

Purpose:
To encourage meaningful language production and emotional reflection using the target vocabulary.
Cognitive depth: Medium to high – requires contextual selection and language production.
Affective depth: High – promotes personalization and affective involvement.

Lesson Reflection Considering Cognitive and Affective Depth

Task 1 provides controlled practice and reinforces the correct use of prepositions with adjectives. Task 2 requires learners to apply vocabulary creatively, drawing on personal experiences and emotions, which significantly increases affective depth. Writing about their own feelings and peer-sharing stage help students internalize the words, use them authentically, and further enhances interaction, empathy, and motivation.

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Ece Yavuzarslan  ❘  Vocabulary Teaching Practice & Slides 

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Ece Yavuzarslan  ❘  Vocabulary Teaching Practice & Slides 

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I kindly attached my tasks and sample slides for Vocabulary Practice Activities.

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A Vocabulary Teaching Practice by Ece Yavuzarslan

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Ece Yavuzarslan ❘ The Reason Why I'd Steal This Activity:

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Ece Yavuzarslan ❘ The Reason Why I'd Steal This Activity:

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I would definitely steal "AI Innovation Fair Activity" into my own teaching, as it not only provides students with a meaningful way to observe and take notes on vocabulary in context but also promotes peer learning through constructive feedback. As mentioned, this activity is an excellent tool for enriching both the cognitive and emotional dimensions of learning, while also strengthening students’ motivation and engagement.

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I’d steal this task because it creatively combines rhythm, pronunciation, and meaning-focused practice, helping students internalize vocabulary through music and movement. The use of rhythm and chanting builds strong form–meaning connections and keeps students highly engaged. It’s also an excellent example of integrating cognitive, affective, and motivational factors, making learning both memorable and fun.

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I would steal this task because it connects form-focused practice with personalized speaking, allowing students to internalize adjectives of personality through pronunciation, spelling, and meaningful communication. The activity moves gradually from controlled to freer practice, which reflects strong cognitive depth. I also like how the “Dream Teammate” mini speaking task adds an affective dimension by letting students describe people they know, making vocabulary use authentic and memorable. Cheers, Munira

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AI Innovation Fair: A PBL-Based Vocabulary Task by Munira Al Wahaibi

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AI Innovation Fair: A PBL-Based Vocabulary Task by Munira Al Wahaibi

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Target Vocabulary:
artificial intelligence, algorithm, data, innovation, device, application, analyze, accuracy, digital, efficient, access, online

Procedure:

1. Divide students into small groups of 3–4.

2. Each group designs a 2-minute pitch for an innovative AI-based educational app or device using at least 6 of the target words.

3. Groups create a short outline and prepare their pitch slides or visuals.

4. During presentations, peers note how the target words are used in context and provide brief feedback.

5. A voting round follows, where students choose the “Most Innovative and Practical Idea.”

Cognitive Depth:
Students apply vocabulary meaningfully by connecting new words to real-world innovation and explaining their function in context.

Affective Depth:
The creative and collaborative nature of the task engages learners emotionally, fostering ownership and curiosity.

Motivational Factors:
The competitive “innovation fair” setting and real-life connection to technology enhance motivation and purposeful learning.

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A nice classroom, Gizem Sıla

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Vocabulary Teaching Practice & Slides by Ece Yavuzarslan

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Vocabulary Teaching Practice & Slides by Ece Yavuzarslan

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I kindly attached my tasks and sample slides for Vocabulary Practice Activities

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A Vocabulary Teaching Practice by Ece Yavuzarslan