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      Building Acronyms
      Submitted by mceupc on 9 August, 2008 - 16:40

      * Inviting our learners to build Acronyms from their First Name (sharing some examples)

      If we provide our learners with a varied list of adjectives (familiar words and new ones we present within a context), and invite them to create an Acronym from their First Name, they will find it very enjoyable.

      They can consolidate vocabulary along with reflecting on themselves while choosing from adjectives thy think can be appropriate to their profile.

      e.g.                                                  

      Memorable                                            Masterful

      Amazing                                               Impulsive

      Realistic                                                Glorious

      Generous                                              Unflagging

      Amusing                                               Explorer

      Responsible                                           Loyal          (MIGUEL)

      Imaginative

      Dynamic

      Authentic   (MARGARIDA)

       

      * All learners have illustrated their Acronym. Some of them have included prints from their choice keeping their memories alive. The output resulted in about 30 Acronyms which were exhibited at school amongst other tasks.

       

       

      Average: 4.8 (5 votes)

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      selva rose's picture
      selva rose
      Ice breakers
      Submitted on 13 August, 2009 - 14:05

      Dear Maria

      I  find your note on acronyms interesting . I have used  a variety of word games such as ice breakers or warming up activites  in the class . To quote a few -- forming small groups  by joining bits of of a proverbs , grouping of similar items  or  linking closely knit items/people for pair work. But using different  grammatical items to make  acronmys  seems an interesting  way to  get going . Thanks for sharing.

       

      Selva

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      mceupc
      Ice breakers
      Submitted on 25 January, 2011 - 17:39

      Dear Selva

      Thanks for your visit to my blog as well as for your useful post.

      More than one year on... I am replying to you. I must apologise for this  so delayed feedback. Despite my very regular visits and great interest in so many issues  available here, I confess I have been devoting much more attention to other sections... So sorry again ! I have just noticed your useful suggestions . Keep them coming in!

      Better late than never... Happy 2011!

      Cheers

      Maria

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      laurendamas
      Personalizing ‘acronyms’, thank you Maria for sharing this
      Submitted on 10 April, 2011 - 18:17

      Hi Maria

       

      Just came across your lovely idea of encouraging students to personalize acronyms from their names. A great creative idea; to make ‘acronyms’ more meaningful and fun in a learning context.

       

      Thank you for sharing this Maria, and all the best

       

      Lauren

       

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      mceupc
      Making it more meaningful and fun...
      Submitted on 11 April, 2011 - 16:24

      Hi Lauren,

      Thanks for your appreciation towards a very simple idea! It can really work positively once teacher and students do engage enthusiastically, as you well know.

      They were also proud of their activity when they saw it exhibited amidst other works at a school exhibition by the end of the school term.

      Thank you again, Lauren, and all the best to you :)

      Maria 

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      laurendamas
      Hi Maria; Personalizing ‘acronyms’ from learners' names
      Submitted on 11 April, 2011 - 18:33

      Hi Maria

       

      I am certain most learners will enjoy personalizing ‘acronyms’ from their names. It will also be interesting to see what vocabulary students generate. I often find that simple activities can work the best as they allow for more creativity. Seems fun too!

       

      It’s also good to read your other generous comments.

       

      Thank you Maria, and all the best

       

      Lauren