WEBINAR: Developing language skills with Vocabulary Lists by Jackelin Benites

TOTAL RECALL

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 21:27:45 UTC

In this activity T encourages Ss to think about food and the words related to it. After eliciting some answers, the teacher reinforces meaning and pronunciation with the whole class.

SPACE RACE

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 21:31:49 UTC

In this activity, the teacher asks students to predict some words related to the picture given. Then teacher builds a story and encourage pupils to do so.

Eliciting answers shows everybody is learning form each other.

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 21:36:37 UTC

It's also very possible that Ss might know some topic-related vocabulary. This is a good opportunity to shre learning with others.

Pronunciation is a must

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 21:38:59 UTC

Pronunciation should be given at different levels (syllable, word and sentence level) Teacher should invite some students to say the words aloud, too.

Making connections

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 21:41:20 UTC

It's important to connect words with students own reality and experience. Words can be memorable for us for different reasons.

Competitive factor

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 21:44:54 UTC

Everybody likes being challenged in a certain way. Students can practice y reinforce vocabulary and its spelling by playing BINGO. It could be done with the whole class or organised in groups.

Activate prior knowledge

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 21:54:52 UTC

Students get ready for the lesson and use the language they already know.

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 21:56:11 UTC

Personalises language

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 21:59:09 UTC

By giving their own examples, students make connections between the words and their own word. This make them more memorable.

Provide repeated opportunities to use the vocabulary

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 22:01:36 UTC

Drilling pronunciation is part of the lesson but is not enough. Different activities such as games or creating stories give pupils the chance to hear, see, say and write the words learned.

Graphic organisers

jbenites2910 — 2024-05-26 22:02:55 UTC

It's a good idea to encourage students to map the vocabulary reviewed and categorise it.