At the start of the school year I ask my students to 'adopt a word' and share it with the class.

Author
Sameena Rizavi

Procedure

  • I give my students templates with headings:
    Word Meaning Part of speech Example of usage
           
  • The students choose a word that they would like to adopt and do some research on it using the template above.
  • Each student then gives a short presentation on his or her adopted word until all the class has had a chance.
  • The words are then stuck to a large paper chart on the wall.
  • This activity carries on the entire year with students sharing more and more words.
  • In between we have quizzes about the new words. The students greatly enjoy contributing words, researching and presenting.
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Comments

Submitted by Vlynjohn on Sat, 11/20/2021 - 14:35

Excellent idea and thanks for sharing.  Headbloom, now that idea for an additional column, is a welcome one indeed.  Thank you guys, much appreciated.

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