VOCABULARY Mode Vocabulary Session Method: T asks each group to write down 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 – in total T does not allow boring words, e.g table, chair, book SS write down the whole list 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 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 Repeat 3, except with number of syllables in each word Repeat 3, except with the stressed syllable in each word, which is underlined 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 Repeat 3, except with whether the stressed vowel sound is short, long, or diphthong T models the stressed vowel sounds and SS repeat 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 or L Or ki str musical adjective/noun oo L Myoo zi kl performer noun or L p For m conduct verb 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 You Are The Course Book – Lesson Plans 26