yatcb lesson plans mode 1 vocabulary session

VOCABULARY
Mode 1 Vocabulary Session

Method:

1.

T asks each group to write down 8 interesting and random words or phrases. They must be content
words, not function words. They could be completely random, or begin with the same letter (elicited from
a SS), or from a particular topic, e.g. Music. SS work together – one list per group. SS can use dictionaries.
One SS from each group reads out their words and T selects the most interesting and random words to
write on the board – 8 in total. T does not allow boring words, e.g. table, chair, book... SS write down the
whole list.

2.

T checks that everybody knows all the words and leads a pronunciation drill with the words. SS have to
listen and repeat each word after T.

3.

T asks SS to work as a team and write down the type of each word, e.g. noun, verb, adjective, etc. When
each group is ready T asks for a SS to come to the board and write the word types on the board next to the
vocabulary words. T elicits whether they are correct or not. If not, T elicits the correct answer and the SS
writes it.

4.

Repeat 3, except with number of syllables in each word.

5.

Repeat 3, except with the stressed syllable in each word, which is underlined.

6.

Repeat 3, except with the stressed vowel sound in each word. SS writes it with Clear Alphabet, if possible.
If not, T elicits it from SS who use the Clear Alphabet chart (p.107). SS could also write each word in Clear
Alphabet.

7.

Repeat 3, except with whether the stressed vowel sound is short, long, or diphthong. T models the stressed
vowel sounds and SS repeat.

8.

Repeat 3, except with schwa sounds circled.
By the end of the session, your board might resemble something like this (with words from the topic of
Music:)
orchestra

noun

3

or

L

Or ki str

musical

adjective/noun

3

oo

L

Myoo zi kl

performer

noun

3

or

L

p For m

conduct

verb

2

u

S

kn Dukt

...and so on.

Tip:

•

Try not to spend too long doing the vocabulary session. Remember to put together a lesson that provides
a balanced ‘meal’ – where different skills are practised and different student needs are met. For example,
while one SS might be happy to work with vocabulary for the whole lesson, another SS might prefer free
practice activities, and so on.

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