Assignment C, Part 2.1
a) A dictionary activity (see Unit 2), for vocabulary and dictionary skills
development AFTER the class read or listened to your selected text
This could be used later in the same lesson or in another lesson. You do not have to use the vocabulary items
you have selected for pre-teaching.
NAME OF ACTIVITY: Dictionary Quiz
TIME: 10 Minutes
AIMS: The aim is to make use of a dictionary to find specific words and to have an
understanding of their MFP (Meaning, Form, Pronunciation)
TEACHER'S INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Divide the class into pairs so that each student has a partner to work with.
2. Give each student an activity sheet.
3. Give each pair of students a dictionary.
4. Monitor the pairs as they work and assist where necessary.
5. Once the class has completed the activity, go through definitions with students
using drilling.
MATERIALS:
1. Dictionaries for each pair of students.
2. A dictionary activity worksheet for each student.
3. A copy of the reading text for each student. (see amended text of artificial life)
4. Pens/Pencils and erasers for each student
(SEE DICIIONARY WORKSHEET BELOW)
, DICTIONARY QUIZ WORKSHEET
INSTRUCTIONS:
In pairs and using the dictionary provided, please search for all the words listed below
and then write a synonym for each word.
Dictionary words to search: Synonym for word searched:
preferences
suggest
reaping
improve
capacities
advanced
Suspicious
Algorithms
Programmed
Devices
Technological
Permeated
Choose 3 of the above words and give a brief description of the meaning of each word.
1.
2.
3.
End of dictionary quiz 😊
a) A dictionary activity (see Unit 2), for vocabulary and dictionary skills
development AFTER the class read or listened to your selected text
This could be used later in the same lesson or in another lesson. You do not have to use the vocabulary items
you have selected for pre-teaching.
NAME OF ACTIVITY: Dictionary Quiz
TIME: 10 Minutes
AIMS: The aim is to make use of a dictionary to find specific words and to have an
understanding of their MFP (Meaning, Form, Pronunciation)
TEACHER'S INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Divide the class into pairs so that each student has a partner to work with.
2. Give each student an activity sheet.
3. Give each pair of students a dictionary.
4. Monitor the pairs as they work and assist where necessary.
5. Once the class has completed the activity, go through definitions with students
using drilling.
MATERIALS:
1. Dictionaries for each pair of students.
2. A dictionary activity worksheet for each student.
3. A copy of the reading text for each student. (see amended text of artificial life)
4. Pens/Pencils and erasers for each student
(SEE DICIIONARY WORKSHEET BELOW)
, DICTIONARY QUIZ WORKSHEET
INSTRUCTIONS:
In pairs and using the dictionary provided, please search for all the words listed below
and then write a synonym for each word.
Dictionary words to search: Synonym for word searched:
preferences
suggest
reaping
improve
capacities
advanced
Suspicious
Algorithms
Programmed
Devices
Technological
Permeated
Choose 3 of the above words and give a brief description of the meaning of each word.
1.
2.
3.
End of dictionary quiz 😊
