Assignment C - Part 2.ii
Activities
Three follow-up activities for exploiting the authentic text with advanced students
First Activity
a) A dictionary activity, for vocabulary and dictionary skills development AFTER the class
have read or listened to your selected text.
This could be used later in the same lesson or in another lesson. You can use the vocabulary
items you have selected for pre-teaching or make a different selection. The vocabulary must be
from the text or clearly relevant to the text.
Name of Activity Dictionary Quiz
Time 15 Minutes
To use a dictionary to locate words and understand the meaning,
Aims form and pronunciation
1. Handout dictionaries and worksheet to each student
2. Give instructions for the dictionary quiz
(This is an individual activity)
Teacher’s
3. Monitor and assist students if needed
Instructions 4. After 15 minutes, discuss and give feedback on the
dictionary quiz
5. Drill definitions with students and test for understanding
1. Dictionary for each student
2. Worksheet for each student (Dictionary Quiz)
Materials 3. Pen/Pencil
4. Reading Text (Thrive Market helps conscious consumers
live healthier lifestyles)
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, DICTIONARY QUIZ
Thrive Market helps conscious consumers live healthier lifestyles
1. What is the definition of “SEDENTARY” and what could be described as a
sedentary lifestyle?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. What is the Verb of “SQUINTING”, and which body part does it refer to?
__________________________________________________________________
3. Unscramble the following words:
- srtoastemn ____________________
- socnscuoi ____________________
- lcathei ____________________
- ffradoeabl ____________________
4. Which sentence most describes being “ATTAINABLE”?
A. I may only finish half my workout
b. I can eat 3 fruits a day
c. I probably won’t run the marathon
5. What is the adjective of “SUSPICIOUSLY”, and use it to form a sentence using the
words: looked, woods, walking.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
6. What are two common word pairs for “SUSTAINABLE”?
__________________________________________________________________
7. What is a synonym for the word “PERPETUAL”?
__________________________________________________________________
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Activities
Three follow-up activities for exploiting the authentic text with advanced students
First Activity
a) A dictionary activity, for vocabulary and dictionary skills development AFTER the class
have read or listened to your selected text.
This could be used later in the same lesson or in another lesson. You can use the vocabulary
items you have selected for pre-teaching or make a different selection. The vocabulary must be
from the text or clearly relevant to the text.
Name of Activity Dictionary Quiz
Time 15 Minutes
To use a dictionary to locate words and understand the meaning,
Aims form and pronunciation
1. Handout dictionaries and worksheet to each student
2. Give instructions for the dictionary quiz
(This is an individual activity)
Teacher’s
3. Monitor and assist students if needed
Instructions 4. After 15 minutes, discuss and give feedback on the
dictionary quiz
5. Drill definitions with students and test for understanding
1. Dictionary for each student
2. Worksheet for each student (Dictionary Quiz)
Materials 3. Pen/Pencil
4. Reading Text (Thrive Market helps conscious consumers
live healthier lifestyles)
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, DICTIONARY QUIZ
Thrive Market helps conscious consumers live healthier lifestyles
1. What is the definition of “SEDENTARY” and what could be described as a
sedentary lifestyle?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. What is the Verb of “SQUINTING”, and which body part does it refer to?
__________________________________________________________________
3. Unscramble the following words:
- srtoastemn ____________________
- socnscuoi ____________________
- lcathei ____________________
- ffradoeabl ____________________
4. Which sentence most describes being “ATTAINABLE”?
A. I may only finish half my workout
b. I can eat 3 fruits a day
c. I probably won’t run the marathon
5. What is the adjective of “SUSPICIOUSLY”, and use it to form a sentence using the
words: looked, woods, walking.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
6. What are two common word pairs for “SUSTAINABLE”?
__________________________________________________________________
7. What is a synonym for the word “PERPETUAL”?
__________________________________________________________________
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