Discussion task #1: Choose one everyday object which was not presented in the session and create an activity with it.


Discussion task #1: Choose one everyday object which was not presented in the session and create an activity with it.

I created a fishing rod (using a stick, rope and a small magnet) which I used with vocabulary cards with has a paper clip each.
I used it in the practice stage after presenting new vocabulary. I put all flashcards / word cards (ready or created by Students) in a box . Students fish a word/card and they have to say what it is or use the word in a sentence. In pairs, they can fish a couple of words and put them in one sentence. At the end of the term, when we have covered many words, we can ask some to fish words in a small group and create a story using the words they fished from the box.
I believe it can be used with any language point as well and in different ways. The idea of fishing gets students excited and they feel the're taking ownership for their choice (though they can't really choose) , and thus feel relaxed practicing the language in a game-like and fun task.

Comments

  1. Raquel CastroMay 17, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    Love it... It is an amazing idea! I cant imagine my kids having fun with this activity.

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  2. Carolina Brenes BurgosMay 18, 2016 at 7:36 AM

    This activity is actually really useful! Even adult learners would enjoy something like this!

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  3. Graziela PanacioniMay 18, 2016 at 12:21 PM

    Hello Ayat! Very good idea! I´ll use it for my youngest students (they´re 8), when they´ll learn about sea animals and a song called: Let´s go fishing. Then, I tell you about it!

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  4. Ayat TawelMay 18, 2016 at 1:13 PM

    Wow, that would be the perfect timing to introduce that tool Graziela Panacioni Good luck. will be looking forward to hearing from you how it will go.

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  5. Juan UribeMay 22, 2016 at 1:12 PM

    Great idea, Ayat!

    Incorporating some fun makes learning memorable. It's always nice to come up with the game rules together with the students.

    Happy word fishing!

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  6. Maria BossaMay 25, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    Awesome!! Nice idea! :)

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