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Students create their own picture dictionaries by taking photos of objects around the classroom or school. They label each item in English and their native language. This hands-on activity builds vocabulary while getting students moving! Great for receptive language development.

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Total Physical Response activity where students follow and later give simple commands. Start with basic verbs like 'jump,' 'sit,' 'stand,' 'wave.' As students progress, add prepositional phrases: 'jump to the door,' 'sit under the table.' Excellent for listening comprehension and physical engagement.

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Students bring in personal items and present using sentence frames: 'This is my ___. It is ___.' Builds confidence in speaking while using familiar objects. Encourage peer interaction with simple questions like 'What color is it?'

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Using story cubes or picture cards, students work in pairs to create simple stories. Each student rolls/selects an image and adds a sentence to the story. Provides practice with past tense verbs and sequential vocabulary (first, then, next, finally).

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Students create interactive word wall with illustrations, definitions, and example sentences. Each week, groups are responsible for adding new vocabulary from their content areas. Includes regular sharing time where students teach words to classmates.

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Students perform simple scripts based on familiar stories or content material. Focus on expression, pronunciation, and fluency. Assign roles based on language levels - more advanced students can take speaking-heavy roles while beginners can participate in chorus parts.

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Students participate in structured debates about age-appropriate topics. Use sentence frames and graphic organizers to help them state opinions, provide evidence, and respectfully disagree. Topics can align with content areas: 'Should homework be mandatory?' 'What makes a good leader?'

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Students become 'experts' on different aspects of a topic (e.g., plant parts, historical figures, story elements) and teach their peers. Includes reading, note-taking, and presentation components. Great for developing academic language across subjects.

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Students create short podcasts about topics they're studying. They write scripts, conduct interviews, and record their shows. Excellent for developing speaking fluency and academic vocabulary. Topics can range from book reviews to science experiments.

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Students create multimedia presentations combining images, text, and narration to tell personal or fictional stories. Emphasizes planning, writing, editing, and speaking skills while incorporating technology. Great end-of-unit showcase activity!

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Digital Storytelling in the Classroom with Victoria Thompson, M S