Activity 3. Group work Vocabulary as one of the language aspects is connected with grammar and phonetics. How? Draw a scheme.
Activity 4. Group work This “Step – by – step” word puzzle is very popular with the native – speakers. Try it as well. Look at the example: Change a boy into a man replacing one letter on each line!
BOY
BAY
MAY
MAN
Now change sea into sky, and then land into seas. The sentences on the left will help you find the right word.
a)
Morning is the time for the sun to rise. Evening is the time for it to ….
The policeman got into the car and … next to the driver.
What did you ….? I can’t hear you well.
SEA
SKY
b)
I’ve forgotten to bring any money. Can you ….me some?
Some people … their friends a card at the New Year.
Good corn grows from good …
When someone looks into water he often … his face.
LAND
SEAS
Activity 5 How do you usually remember words? Share your favourite techniques.
Tips:
People tend to remember words that have personal or emotive significance
Words at the beginning of a list tend to be remembered better, so teach more important new words first, or at the beginning of a lesson.
Activity 6 Teaching vocabulary starts with presenting. Now relate your vocabulary learning experiences to presenting new words or phrases in the classroom. Together make a list of elements which make an effective presentation of new vocabulary.