![]() Some words start with the same letter in both languages, many don’t.ĭepending on time, their level and their enthusiasm, I usually give them between 5-8 letters but not all at the same time. I can’t think of any words so it’s helpful to make a list before or do it while your students are doing the activity Some letters will be more difficult than others and you have to remember students are going to be translating from their native tongue to English. If you’re like me and have to think of words on the spot, I don’t do well. Letter H=horse, hamburger, helicopter, house, hat, happy, have Letter B= Buffalo, butter, bus, basement, butterfly, beautiful, bring Then I’ll give a letter, for example letter B, and students have a minute or two to come up with a word starting with this letter for each category. I choose categories randomly such as: Animal, Food, Transport, Place, Thing, adjective, Verb* ![]() Take a half sheet of paper and make 5- 7 categories. Now I don’t know what this game is called but if you can think up something better or know the original name, please let me know. One of my favorite games last year was a Spanish game I stole, er, borrowed and made it my own. I’ve been thinking about the variety of lessons and activities I tried last year- what worked, what didn’t -and my lack of having a list because Teaching English was only going to be a year gig. Some days I can see myself teaching for the long-term but alas. I like being in front of the class, I like improvising and I like how everyday and every class is different. From what it seems I’ll collaborate with the teacher before class or during a prep hour and then “be the teacher” while the teacher sits amongst the students. My time is divided between 5 English teachers and I’m mostly with the 16-18 year old students since the lower levels they tell me are very low and that’s their reason for only scheduling me for 9 hours. I have nine classes, though I’m suppose to work 12. Last year, I had my own classroom and was responsible for preparing all the lessons and activities and this year, I’m assisting or rather teaching with another teacher. This year I’m going to make a tried and true effort to learn my students names and utilize the handy-dandy photo list of all my students in my 9 classes. I’m back in the classroom (as of last week) and am quickly learning students names and getting to know teachers whom I’m working with. If you try this activity, I’d love to hear how it goes for you- good, bad, suggestions etc.
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