Khadije Khadije

Word game
Intermediate level

Materials

Abc American English file 2 _ audio

Main Aims

  • To provide gist, scan and detailed reading practice using a text about Word games in the context of Word game

Subsidiary Aims

  • To provide fluency speaking practice in a Word games in the context of Definition af words

Procedure

Lead in (3-4 minutes) • To engage students and introduce the topic

Teacher asks: "Do you like watching game shows . "?on TV "?What kind of games do people play on them" . Quick word challenge: "Make as many.4-letter . words as you can using these letters (from the board/text)

Re-reading (3-4 minutes) • To pre-teach key vocabulary from the text

Target Words: contestant, timer, prize, panic :Procedure Match the words with simple definitions . (worksheet or board) Students work in pairs to say one sentence with . one word E.g., "A contestant is a person in a game show

While reading #1 (6-7 minutes) • To understand the main idea

Students read the short article quickly . "?Gist question: "What is the game show about

While reading #2 (4-5 minutes) • To find specific information

:Students read again and answer ?What is the aim of the game .1 ?How much time do they have .2 What happens if the contestant doesn't know a .3 ?word Students check in pairs, then teacher checks as a) (.class

Post reading (5-6 minutes) • To practice vocabulary and respond personally

Pair activity: One student asks, "What's two . across?" The partner gives the definition using target vocabulary (mini crossword / simple speaking game) :Then short group discussion . "?Would you like to be on a game show"" "?What kind of game would you play"

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