LEGENDARY Teacher's Guide - Book - Page 367
9. Disappearing Card
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Have pupils say all words.
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Hide one card. Tell the class to repeat all the words again, including the one you have
hidden.
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Hide another card and again have the pupils repeat all the words, including the hidden ones.
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If they do not remember the cards, reveal the card(s) and try again.
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Do this until all the flashcards are hidden. Tell the class to say all the words from memory.
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Reveal the cards again as the pupils say them one by one.
10. Chain Game
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Depending on the topic of vocabulary, choose the appropriate version of the game:
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The Sandwich Party (food & drinks): I am bringing (bread) to the party.
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Let's Go Shopping (clothes): I want to buy (a blue shirt) at the store.
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In My Town: I walk in my town and I see (a park).
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The Weather Today: On (Sunday) it is (rainy).
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Around the World: In (January) I want to travel to (Canada).
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Say: I am bringing … to the party.
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Demonstrate the game by ask a pupil: What are you bringing to the party? (Have the pupil
say what you are bringing to the party, then add another word to the list: I am bringing …
and … to the party.
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The next pupil must repeat the previous two words and add a third.
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Continue until all pupils have had a chance to add to the sentence.
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If a pupil gets stuck, point to the flashcard to remind the pupil of the word, or ask the class
to help.
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Have pupils play in groups. The larger the group, the more difficult the game is.
11. Toss the Ball
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Toss the ball to a pupil and ask different questions. Elicit answers.
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After the pupil responds, she/he tosses the cube back to you and you respond: Thank you.
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Once you have demonstrated the questions a few times, have the pupils toss the ball to
another pupil and ask a question.
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Repeat until many pupils have had a turn.
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