Henry & Lucy Teacher's Guide - Book - Page 13
B. Using Labeled Pictures
Each of the six units in the book begins with a picture of the scene where the adventure
takes place. These pictures have also been produced as full size posters for display in the
classroom (see VII below). Some of the new words appear as labels in the posters. These
can be referred to when teaching the new words.
C. Glossed Words
A number of lexical items in each lesson are introduced but not taught explicitly for
production. These items are glossed and translated to L1.
D. Comprehensive Glossary
A tri-lingual glossary of new words appears in alphabetical order at the end of the book.
E. Reviewing Vocabulary
Upon completion of each unit it is recommended to review the vocabulary from all
the units completed so far. The "challenge level" can be adjusted for stronger or weaker
learners in order to enable all pupils to review the vocabulary that has been taught.
The following activities are recommended:
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Have pupils select ten words from the unit they have just completed.
Weaker learners can study towards a vocabulary quiz in which they will be required
to translate the ten words from English to L1, or to match the words from English
to L1.
Average learners can study towards a dictation quiz in which they will be required
to write the ten words from their list and use these words in a sentence.
Stronger learners can practice their creative writing skills, presenting the teacher
with a first draft of a story that includes these words. Through process writing the
pupil can receive feedback and comments from the teacher on how to improve
the story and re-write it in a second draft. This can be repeated until a final draft is
accepted by the teacher.
Vocabulary Trivia
The teacher asks questions such as: Which words that begin with the letter s
relate to clothing? (shoes, sweater, sandals, shorts, socks) Pupils try to recall
from memory, then check the glossary to see how well they did.
VII. POSTERS
Posters are reproductions of the opening pages of every unit. The posters come with the
Teacher's Guide.
How to Use Posters (or opening pages of each unit)
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Posters should be posted in the classroom at the start of every new unit.
Pupils can be asked to come to the poster and point to items or describe what they see
in the poster, reinforcing the vocabulary of the unit.
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