VOCABULARY

Cambridge Dictionary defines Vocabulary - all the words used by a particular person, or all the words that exist in a particular language or subject. 

Pupils in Year 4 are preparing themselves before they can write an essay. It is very important for pupils to be ready with lots of words that they are familiar with to begin their exploration in writing. 

When learning new words are taken seriously by teachers, pupils will be able to read, remember, discuss the meaning of the words, make them familiar in writing context and finally they can use the knowledge to excel in writing.

INTRODUCTION BY PAGE

Teachers must make full use of the CEFR student’s book and stressed out the vocabulary part at the top the pages. Every module got the list of words that teachers can use for discussion

Words itself seem easy to understand (because of the illustration), but in mixed-ability classroom, it is best if teachers use what every student has – textbook and we’re ready to go!

What can teachers do? 

1. Ask the whole class what the word is.

2. Ask for volunteer to say the word. Correct the pronunciation if needed. 

3. Ask if pupils have any idea on the meaning of the word.

4. Short discussion about the word, give example the usage – in phrases or sentences.

5. Move on to the next word.

6. Carry out lesson as usual.

7. Make it a habit in PdP to relate the lesson to all the new words introduced earlier.  

 Add-on activities suggested to strengthen pupils’ memory 

1.Write the new words by module

2.Plan a quick list downs for pupils to say the new words before class ends

3. Spelling quiz at the of each module

Vocabulary seems an easy language work to be done in class, but teachers and pupils tend to take this for granted. No matter how easy the word is, enlighten pupils with the meaning and usage is important to make sure the words being used in the correct form later.