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Some applied effective activities in teaching vocabulary for students grade 12 at Bim Son high school 0 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT BỈM SƠN *** SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM “SOME APPLIED EFF[.]
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT BỈM SƠN *** SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM “SOME APPLIED EFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING VOCABULARY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 12 AT BIM SON HIGH SCHOOL” Người thực hiện: Trương Thị Thu Hiền Chức vụ: Giáo viên Đơn vị công tác: Trường THPT Bỉm Sơn SKKN thuộc môn: Tiếng Anh NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017 SangKienKinhNghiem.net A INTRODUCTION Implementing innovation in teaching is the key task that each teacher is trying to implement in the teaching process “With the goal of student-centered (students- centered), promoting positive students, teachers need to find out many practical activities and effective method to help students promote their activities while students feel the excitement, charm in every lesson”1[1] However, one of the subjects that students find most difficult subjects in English It can be said in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, reading skill is said to be the most difficult but interesting, most exciting Many new children feel embarrassed in class Only some build positive you post, the majority is listening and copying complete article Many students seem bored expression, tired even work hours sitting alone foreign language learning The cause of this phenomenon is due to their vocabulary is very limited, the application of grammatical structures is still weak, participatory learning activities in pairs, groups are limited because of a lack of confidence in learning Students enlist talk or dull to you along with their groups Most students not have conditions to learn a foreign language teaching and the organization of learning activities how to match knowledge and keep a breast of lessons suitable for each subject in each grade student is a very difficult problem Especially this year students will take part in two exams in one From that experience ourselves through real information taught in class, through hours of extensive project experience academic colleagues I found it necessary to organize innovative activities for student groups to study each lesson more details more abundant, charismatic, attractive students for each lesson help maximize efficiency, help students acquire knowledge Thereby they can accumulate, build their communication skills, confidence to serve for learning another language skills and help them learn with their enthusiast Especially in the G.C.S.E students have to reading comprehensions with the amount of newwords How to make them become more self-confident when they face to this problem? Comparing the results of their study in the first semester to semester II was found that they were very much real progress They have chosen the method of actively learning, participating in groups effectively, more confident Even more important is the joy they have found inspiration, passion, more love in English To help the groups operate more effectively in the teaching of English more boldly I study the topic: “SOME APPLIED EFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING VOCABULARY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 12 AT BIM SON HIGH SCHOOL” Paragraph: “With the goal …every lesson” is quoted from Reference book item 1 SangKienKinhNghiem.net B DEVELOPMENT Rationale In each reading skill, teachers don’t have to introduce not many vocabulary to students They must demontrate the words which are necessary for students Teachers should choose within 7-9 newwords to teach flexibly but they are active vocabulary Students have to use these words in class more frequently to practise some skills basically They should be used in the text, in their learning process at present or in the future However, teacher shouldn’t repeat them frequently because it’s time-consuming and boring so teachers have to determine the important new words they are going to teach students Especially when teachers teach sudents a vocabulary which means they have to introduce the pronunciation, meanings, word stress, word position, word form and students use it as much as possible in order not to become a dead word From the results obtained, the following I would like to present some challenges that teachers and Bim Son high school students block encounter in the use of active groups Since then give some conclusions and solutions to overcome this The use of active groups like the matching of students and the requirements of each skill of the English subject depends on the amount of time of 45 minutes for each item that I choose and apply those practices different for each different item and each target different students of each teacher in the school This kind of activity is aimed to check the understanding and usage of vocabulary In this one, students have to use the correct form of the words to fill in the blanks Students have to choose the most suitable answer for each one * ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1: HOME LIFE A READING Complete each of the sentences with the correct form of the words close support responsible care SangKienKinhNghiem.net work on a night shift take out obedience willingness mischievousness Hand - outs: Mai is very ……………… girl He takes the …………………for running the shop I’m got younger brothers They’re quite ………………but……………… We’re very ………………….and very………………… My father is always……………… to join hands with cooking Everyday I have to …………………….the garbage My mother is a nurse She has to………………………… * Teacher’s work: - Deliver the handouts to students - Asks students to give the correct form of the words to fill in the gaps - Guide students how to define the correct form of the words - Students can this kind of activity individually or in groups - Checks and encourage them by giving good marks if they well Suggested answers caring responsibility mischievous close - knit family / supportive willing take out work on a night shift SangKienKinhNghiem.net - This kind of activity is aimed to guess the meanings of words or phrases based on the given pictures and cards - Students are divided into teams / groups They have to observe the pictures and the cards carefully and then go to the board and stick the cards on the corresponding ones - If students well, teacher will give them good marks to encourage them - Students will feel motivated and stimulated because they are always eager to get god marks competively and progressively * ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK: UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALIZING A READING CARDS: Look at the non-verbal communication in pictures in English and then match them with corresponding cards Clap hands Whistle Jump and down Wave to somebody Nod ( slightly) Raise hands Shake hands Point to Catch one’s eyes SangKienKinhNghiem.net PICTURES: P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 SangKienKinhNghiem.net P7 P8 P92 [7] Suggested answers - Picture 1: Whistle - Picture 2: Clap hands - Picture 3: Point to somebody - Picture 4: Raise hands - Picture 5: Jump UP and down - Picture 6: Nod ( slightly) - Picture 7: Shake hands - Picture 8: Wave to somebody - Picture 9: Catch one’s eyes * ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1: HOME LIFE A READING : Pictures about the non-verbal communication is quoted in from item SangKienKinhNghiem.net Look at the cards in English and then match them with corresponding pictures CARDS: caring mischievous close - knit family take out THE GARBAGE work on a night shift WASH DISHES RUSH TO THE GIVE A HAND WITH MARKET THE DINNER IS READY SangKienKinhNghiem.net PICTURES: P1 P2 SangKienKinhNghiem.net P3 P4 SangKienKinhNghiem.net P5 P6 10 SangKienKinhNghiem.net P7 P8 11 SangKienKinhNghiem.net P9 [7] SUGGESTED ANSWERS: - Picture 1: RUSH TO THE MARKET - Picture 2: THE DINNER IS READY - Picture 3: GIVE A HAND WITH - Picture 4: take out THE GARBAGE - Picture 5: WASH DISHES - Picture 6: work on a night shift - Picture 7: mischievous - Picture 8: caring - Picture 9: close - knit family - This kind of activity is aimed to review some vocabulary which students have just learned The teacher also check the meanings and the synonyms/ antonyms of the words - Teacher reads Vietnamese words and then students find out the synonyms/ antonyms of them as quickly as possible They can divide students into teams/ groups and let them play this kind of game * ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK: UNIT 10: ENDANGERED SPECIES Pictures about home life is quoted from referce book item 12 SangKienKinhNghiem.net A READING Listen and then find each pair of synonyms from the following Pollution Extinction Plant and Set up animal sPECIEs Maintain Pass laws Conservation VARIETY REDUCE MARSHLAND THE EARTH 13 SangKienKinhNghiem.net Establish Abolition WETLAND Preservation The globe Contamination Enact laws Flora & fauna DIMINISH diversity WETLAND 14 SangKienKinhNghiem.net *** Teacher (says the words in Vietnamese and the students say it in English) Teacher: Kết thúc Students: Stop Finish * Teacher’s work: - Stick the words on the board - Read the words in Vietnamese, asks students to find out the synonyms - Check and give students good marks if they well - Asks students to read in chorus and then asks some individuals up to read - Teacher listens and then corrects mistake if they have made SUGGESTED ANSWERS4[3]: Number VIETNAMESE SYNONYMS Sự ô nhiễm CONTAMINATION POLLUTION Sự tuyệt chủng ABOLITION EXTINCTION Thành lập SET UP ESTABLISH Sự bảo tồn CONSERVATION PRESERVATION Duy trì, tiếp tục MAINTAIN CONTINUE Sự đa dạng VARIETY DIVERSITY Ban hành luật ENACTS LAWS PASS LAWS Giảm bớt REDUCE DIMINISH Vùng đầm lầy MARSHLAND WETLAND Thực vật động PLANT AND FLORA AND 10 vật ANIMAL SPECIES FAUNA - This kind of activity is aimed to help students know the meanings of the word by using the definition about that one Teacher can use different dictionaries to give the difinition to students exactly and easily understand * ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK: UNIT 10: ENDANGERED SPECIES A READING (Task 1: Page 108) The words in column A all appear in the passage Match each of them with a suitable definition in column.5[4] A B a the natural environment in which a plant or animal extinction lives b species of animal or plant that is in danger of / habitat seriously at risk at extinction c the act of preventing something from being lost, biodiversity wasted, damaged or destroyed conservation d the World e a situation in which a plant, an animal, a way of life, endangered species ect, stops existing Sugested answers is quoted from reference book item Illustrated unit 10: Engdangered species from to is quoted from item 15 SangKienKinhNghiem.net vulnerable enact laws the Globe diversity f a range of different things g the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment h is the body of a law adopted by the people or legislative bodies i able to be easily physically emotionlly, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked * Teacher’s work: - Stick the small board which contains words and their definitions on the board Teacher can also deliver the hand-outs to students - Asks students to work in pairs, match the words in column A with a suitable definition in column B - Calls some pairs up to speak and practise pronunciation - Check and give students good marks if they well - Asks students to read in chorus and then asks some individuals up to read Teacher listens and then corrects mistake if they have made Sample: A: What does the word stop mean? B: It means come to an end SUGGESTED ANSWERS: 1.e 2.a 3.g 4.c b 6.i 7.h 8.d 9.f * Teacher’s work: - Teacher asks students to work in group of four - Teacher delivers the hand-outs to students and asks them to choose the coccrect answer by circling A, B, C or D - Students work in groups in minutes Teacher calls some students up to speak - Check and give students good marks if they well Teacher listens and then corrects mistake if they have made * ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1: HOME LIFE A: READING Choose the best answer by circling the best meaning A, B, C or D Everyday I have to look after my younger children A take care of B keep up with C get over D protect from The boy is mischievous sometimes but hardworking A intelligent B industrious C happy D naughty Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy house A shake hands B give a hand C raise hands D wash hands My mother is a very caring women She takes the responsibility for running the household 16 SangKienKinhNghiem.net A accountability B reliability C ability D flexibility Most of the time the boys are obedient and hardworking A solidar B docile C serious D traditional My mother rushes to the market, hurries home so that the dinner is ready on the table by the time my dad gets home A prepared B possible C compulsory D positive My father is willing to help my mother with the household chores A.satisfied B enthusiastic C peaceful D stressful SUGGESTED ANSWERS: A 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.B 6.A B * ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK: UNIT 6: FUTURE JOB Choose the best answer by circling the best meaning A, B, C or D Before the inteview, you have to send a letter of application your resumes to the company A Curriculum Vitae B certificate C letter D diploma You should find out as much as possible about the job and the vacancy A joyness B congratulatuions C position D emptiness If you know something about the more technique aspects of the job, admit it & stress that are willing to learn A boring B enthusiastic C despressing D exhausted Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally A particularly B.elegantly C carefully D potentially You should show your best side, your keeness to work and your sense of responsibility A interests B boredness C tiredness D understandings You should jot down your qualifications and experience which relate to the job A sum up B quick at C note down D.recover from Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office A Don’t remind B Ask C Remember D Want SUGGESTED ANSWERS: A 2.D 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.C C - This kind of activity is aimed to help students know the meanings of the word by using the definition about that one iu corresponding columns Teacher can use different dictionaries to give the difinition to students exactly and easily understand - Students can this activity and then check their answers with partners - Teacher calls some students up to speak and correct mistake if they have - Encourage them by giving good marks * ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK: 17 SangKienKinhNghiem.net Unit 13: THE 22nd SEA GAMES Task (P140): Give the Vietnamese equivalents to the following words and phrases.6 [5] Words / Phrases Vietnamese equivalents Sports enthusiast a Đoàn kết Solidarity b Tinh thần cao Title c Đồng bào Bodybuilding d Người say mê thể thao High spirits e Đồng hợp tác Countrymen f Thể dục thể hình Co-operation g Tiện nghi Facility h Danh hiệu SUGGESTED ANSWERS: d a h f b c e g * ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK: Unit 15: WOMEN IN SOCIETY Task (P163): Give the Vietnamese equivalents to the following words and phrases Words / Phrases Vietnamese equivalents Human civilization a Năng lực trí tuệ Childbearing b Việc chăm sóc gia đình Involvement c Cơ hội việc làm Age of Enlightenment d Phân biệt, đối xử Deep-seated cultural beliefs e Việc sinh Homemaking f Nền văn minh nhân loại Intellectual ability g Thời đại khai sáng Equal work opportunity h Những niềm tin ăn sâu vào tiềm thức Discriminate i Sự tham gia SUGGESTED ANSWERS: f e i g h b a c d C CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS Above these are activities that I found most effective when done Comparing the results of their study in the first semester and second semester I see a clear progress, particularly when I get them under active discussion groups, the students participated in a positive, vibrant and more seriously Kite especially the children spoke more English, Vietnamese-speaking limit or using their Muong language Those who are lazy, moral hazard or causing noise during class have progressed better than previous semesters Illustrated unit 13: The 22nd SEA GAMES from to is quoted from item 18 SangKienKinhNghiem.net With the crowded classroom, teachers need to prepare for dividing students into groups of different ways such as drawing, appointed to sit how teams have a certain gap, but enough to go to observe and control investigate their activities Teachers should give full instructions, specific and clear brief for the students prior to discussion groups The best is he (she) should guide them in English and then translated into Vietnamese to avoid misunderstandings require them his (her) If necessary he (she) should give more specific examples to guide to help them understand Depending on the content and amount of time for each item that I can choose the operating groups, design groups activities consistent with the amount of time, the amount of knowledge and requirements for operation of the unit group effective group through each lesson However, in order for the organization, design groups operating under the new method, depending on the content and amount of time for each item that I can choose the operating groups, design groups activities accordingly with the amount of time, and requires knowledge of the unit to operate effectively groups through each lesson For teachers - In addition to having a deep understanding of the operating groups and organizations working step, how to apply them appropriately and flexibly, both teachers and students should try to pass all factor and objective The first is that teachers have to seriously prepare for their lessons well Should give classes a lively atmosphere for the student interested groups to participate in activities such as making certain requests from the first year of regular use of English in speaking skill I am used to painting "Let's speak Englis" pasted on the walls of classrooms corner or constantly remind them with the phrase "No English" so they always try to speak English in each lesson Source: English textbook Grade 11 - Education Publishing House (2009: 72)7[6] - They should be closely with students, create good relationship between teachers and students through teaching and learning process From thet, this makes students interested in learning English better - They should give the situations to let students can easily guess the meanings of the words and spend more time finding materials, pictures which relate to the topics Picture is quoted from item 19 SangKienKinhNghiem.net ... boldly I study the topic: ? ?SOME APPLIED EFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING VOCABULARY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 12 AT BIM SON HIGH SCHOOL” Paragraph: “With the goal …every lesson” is quoted from Reference...A INTRODUCTION Implementing innovation in teaching is the key task that each teacher is trying to implement in the teaching process “With the goal of student-centered (students- centered),... to organize innovative activities for student groups to study each lesson more details more abundant, charismatic, attractive students for each lesson help maximize efficiency, help students acquire