It is not so important that the students learn the words as they are not commonly used, but to express themselves in a convincing way when they are explaining their definitions. It is based on the old TV game.
Preparation
A number of cards with the definitions of words on them.
Procedure
I divide the class up into pairs or groups of three. I write a word that nobody could be expected to know. One word I often choose is 'otiose', which means 'useless, or serving absolutely no purpose'.
I explain the word in three ways, giving the correct meaning and two false ones, for example 'very smelly' (another adjective) or 'a tool for making potato rings' (a noun). The students try to guess the right meaning.
After this example I give words to the groups on small pieces of paper, with definitions that are slightly simplified, not just dictionary definitions. The groups then think of two false meanings for their words. Finally each group asks the other groups to guess the correct definitions of their words. I draw a table on the board with the names of the groups at the top and down the side and keep score and record the genuine definitions.
Comments
Vocabulary bluff
Sounds great!
Not only help learners to learn new words but fosters creative and critical thinking.
Vocabulary
I gues teaching vocabulary is one of effective ways we can include in the Classroom .
In this activity students…
In this activity students not only be involved with a thinking approach but will also socialize to know the actual meaning of a word. So, it will be learning while having fun.
Vocabulary bluff
This game is interesting and easy for English-speaking students. For my students, most of them know few English words, this game is a little difficult.
Vocabulary bluff
This sounds fun! Rather than asking the students to open their dictionary, this would be one of fun learning activities on understanding the meaning of words. Love it!
Very good idea! While…
Very good idea! While exposing one word,students can learn many other words. Pictures can be added.
Present situation in my school- the final exam is going on. New session is going to be started from 17th April. Anyone please suggest me some of the words that can be used on their welcome classes.
Vocabulary bluff
This is very usefull way to teach vocabulary, because starting off the class with a fun effective warm up vocabulary wise can move the student's sense of learning and motivate them for learning.
This activity might be quite useful
Using synonyms instead of long dictionary definition is very useful for learning new vocabulary items.
For me, I want
the pair of group with the highest score
to demonstrate the discussion on how did they guess the correct meaning and why did they think like that in front of class.
The purpose is that I want them to improve not only the vocabulary but also speaking skills.
Vocabulary
Very engaging and interactive activity. I am going to try it in my class tomorrow
I find the activity engaging…
I find the activity engaging and it gives the learners and opportunity to think in the target language. My school semester is about to start and I have been prepping students for the TOEIC certification. I am starting to think in ways in which I can use this activity since the course requieres the learners to learn a lot of vocabulary.
I find the activity engaging…
I find the activity engaging and it gives the students a moment to think in the target language. My school semester is about to start and I have been prepping students for the TOEIC certification. I am thinking of ways to use this within class since vocabulary is of great importance for the preparation.
Vocabulary Bluff
This procedure is very engaging.
I have taught my pupils with word cards but without the meanings.
Already thinking of how to get the words and meanings on one card.
Thank you so much for sharing this engaging activities.
Vocabulary
A good idea to start a lesson for making students more engaged
Quite familiar activity
It is suitable for a variety of classes.
Vocabulary bluff
It’s very interesting and interactive Activity and easy for kids to learn and enhance vocabulary. Will try it definitely!
Vocabulary bluff
Hi dear all,
If students are equipped with appropriate vocabulary in different contexts, the conditions are met to foster real life interactions.
Vocabulary bluff
I like this strategy to make the students think and memorize the vocabs in a fun way.
That's another engaging way…
That's another engaging way to teach vocabulary! Thanks a lot!
vocabulary
I love the activity, such a nice way to keep students engaged.
Vocabulary-English as a Second Language
I liked the idea of writing synonyms or words with similar meanings instead of only long dictionary definitions because they're easy to remember, just writing a short word or a phrase especially for the beginner levels gives them the chance to think and understand better, and with more practice and time they will identify the false meanings.
University students?
I feel that this works for school-going students but mine are university students who have a poor base in English because English is their second language they are poorly exposed to it since their childhood, especially rural background students.
Can work for English as second language
You can play 2 truth and lie game using commonly used words first such as ‘important’ and ‘delicious’ gradually working up to sophisticated words.
Vocabulary bluff -truly jerky
I generally, love to start my class with a warm-up session and I love to keep tracking unknown vocabulary. My students love this session since they can begin class with scores. I sometimes divide them into groups and sometimes in pairs. I use cards with words with simple meanings. Sometimes I just add an image with the word so that they can guess the meaning. It works as brainstorming. They take time, think, share, and discuss. It prepares them for the day's lesson and increases their tolerance as well as teamwork attitude. Next, I call the pair or group to come up with their findings in front of the class.
Vocabulary
I agree because starting off the class with a fun effective warm up vocabulary wise can move the student's sense of learning and motivate them for learning.
Awwn I didn't know this course would be this precious and helpful. Thank you so much.