SOME APPLIED EFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING VOCABULARY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 12 AT BIM SON HIGH SCHOOL

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HÓATRƯỜNG THPT BỈM SƠN ----***----SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM “SOME APPLIED EFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING VOCABULARY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 12 AT BIM SON HIGH

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HÓA

TRƯỜNG THPT BỈM SƠN

*** SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM

“SOME APPLIED EFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES IN

TEACHING VOCABULARY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 12

AT BIM SON HIGH SCHOOL”

Người thực hiện: Trương Thị Thu Hiền Chức vụ: Giáo viên

Đơn vị công tác: Trường THPT Bỉm Sơn SKKN thuộc môn: Tiếng Anh

NĂM HỌC 2017 - 2018

A INTRODUCTION

1 Reason

Implementing innovation in teaching is the key task that each teacher is trying to caryout in the teaching process “With the goal of student-centered (students- centered),promoting positive students, teachers need to find out many practical activities and effectivemethod to help students promote their activities while students feel the excitement, charm inevery lesson”1[1]

However, one of the subjects that students find most difficult subjects is English It can

be said in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, reading skill is said

to be the most difficult but interesting, most exciting Many new children feel embarrassed inclass because of inabudunt newwords

The cause of this phenomenon is due to their vocabulary is very limited, the application

of grammatical structures is still weak, participatory learning activities in pairs, groups arelimited because of a lack of confidence in learning Students enlist talk or dull to you alongwith their groups Most students do not have conditions to learn a foreign language teachingand the organization of learning activities how to match knowledge and keep a breast oflessons suitable for each subject in each grade student is a very difficult problem Especiallythis year students will take part in two exams in one

From that experience ourselves through real information taught in class, through hours

of extensive project experience academic colleagues I found it necessary to organizeinnovative activities for student groups to study each lesson more details more abundant,charismatic, attractive students for each lesson help maximize efficiency, help studentsacquire knowledge Thereby they can accumulate, build their communication skills,confidence to serve for learning another language skills and help them learn with theirenthusiast Especially in the G.C.S.E students have to do reading comprehensions with theamount of newwords They have toindicate the word(s) CLOSEST / OPPOSITE in meaning

to the underlinedword(s) How to make them become more self-confident when they face tothis problem?

Comparing the results of their study in the first semester to semester II was found thatthey were very much real progress They have chosen the method of actively learning,participating in groups effectively, more confident Even more important is the joy they havefound inspiration, passion, more love in English

To help the groups operate more effectively in the teaching of English more boldly I

study the topic: “SOME APPLIED EFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING

VOCABULARY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 12 AT BIM SON HIGH SCHOOL”

2 Theory

In each reading skill, teachers don’t have to introduce not many vocabulary to students.They must demontrate the words which are necessary for students Teachers should choosewithin 7 - 9 newwords to teach flexibly but they are active vocabulary Students have to usethese words in class more frequently to practise some skills basically They should be used inthe text, in their learning process at present or in the future However, teacher shouldn’t repeatthem frequently because it’s time-consuming and boring so teachers have to determine theimportant new words they are going to teach students Especially when teachers teach sudents

a vocabulary which means they have to introduce the pronunciation, meanings, word stress,word position, word form and students use it as much as possible in order not to become adead word

From the results obtained, the following I would like to present some challenges that teachersand Bim Son high school students block encounter in the use of active groups Since then give

1 Paragraph: “With the goal …every lesson” is quoted from Reference book item 1

some conclusions and solutions to overcome this The use of active groups like the matching ofstudents and the requirements of each skill of the English subject depends on the amount oftime of 45 minutes for each item that is the reason why I choose and apply those practicesdifferent for each different item and each target different students of each teacher in the school.Students have to know what a word sounds like its pronunciation and what it looks likeits spelling Besides these we have to teach students grammar, collocation and aspects ofmeaning like denotation, connotation, appropriateness or formality, meaning relationships andword formation

3 Practical

Through the years we have conducted many lessons carefully We select the suitable mehod to teach vocabulary to teach students efectively

B CONTENT

I Techniques for teaching vocabulary

There are many ways of teaching new vocabulary

Teacher: mimes feeling cold

Teacher asks: How do I feel?

Example: (to) fly a kite

Teacher: mimes flying a kite

Teacher asks: What am I doing?

I.3 Realia

Example: bananas (countable noun), rice (uncountable noun)

Teacher brings real bananas and rice into class

Teacher asks: what’s this?

I.4 Situation / Explaination

Example: honest

Teacher explains: I don’t tell lies I don’t cheat in the exam I tell the truth

Teacher asks: “What am I? Tell me the words in Vietnamese” Good Now listen to it in English “honest”

I.5 Example.

Example: furniture (v)

Teacher lists examples of furniture: tables, chairs, beds - these are all furniture Please give

me another example of furniture

Example: complain (v)

Teacher says: “ The bed is too hard I don’t like it The room is too small It’s no good How few clothes I’ve got…”

Teacher asks: What am I doing?

I.6 Synonym / Antonym

Example: intelligent

Teacher asks: “What’s another word for clever?” or “ What’s the opposite of stupid?”

I.7 Translation

Example: (to) forget

Teacher asks students : How do you say “quên” in English?

: Adapted from ELTTP Methodology Course, Book one, pp 1-2 is quoted in from item 7.

II Applying

I have used many techniques to teach students at Bim Son high school but I found thatthe followings are the most effective ways to help students practice the vocabulary.

II.1 Gap filling

This kind of activity is aimed to check the understanding and usage of vocabulary Inthis one, students have to use the correct form of the words to fill in the blanks Students have

to choose the most suitable answer for each one

* ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK:

UNIT 1: HOME LIFE

support

responsib

2 He takes the ………for running the shop.

3 I’m got 2 younger brothers They’re quite intelligent but………

4 We’re very ……….and very………

5 My father is always……… to join hands with cooking

6 Everyday I have to ……….the garbage

7 My mother is a nurse She has to………

* Teacher’s work:

- Deliver the handouts to students

- Asks students to give the correct form of the words to fill in the gaps

- Guide students how to define the correct form of the words

- Students can do this kind of activity individually or in groups

- Checks and encourage them by giving good marks if they do well

Suggested answers

1 caring 2 responsibility

3 mischievous 4 close-knit family / supportive

5 willing 6 take out 7 work on a night shift

II.2 Pictures and cards

- This kind of activity is aimed to guess the meanings of words or phrases based on thegiven pictures and cards

- Students are divided into 2 teams / groups They have to observe the pictures and thecards carefully and then go to the board and stick the cards on the corresponding ones

- If students do well, teacher will give them good marks to encourage them

- Students will feel motivated and stimulated because they are always eager to get godmarks competively and progressively

* ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK:

UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALIZING

Whistle Clap hands

somebody

Catch one’s eyes

P1 P2

P3 P4

P5 P6

P7 P8

Suggested answers

- Picture 1: Whistle

- Picture 2: Clap hands

- Picture 3: Point to somebody

- Picture 4: Raise hands

- Picture 5: Jump up and down

- Picture 6: Nod (slightly)

- Picture 7: Shake hands

- Picture 8: Wave to somebody

- Picture 9: Catch one’s eyes

* ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK:

UNIT 1: HOME LIFE

caring

PICTURES:

THE DINNER IS READY

RUSH TO THE MARKET

GIVE A HAND

WITH work on a

night shift

P2

P3

P4

P6

P7

P9 3 [7]

SUGGESTED ANSWERS:

- Picture 1: rush to the market

- Picture 2: the dinner is ready

- Picture 3: give a hand with

- Picture 4: take out the gabage

- Picture 5: wash dishes

- Picture 6: work on a night shift

- Picture 7: mischievous

- Picture 8: caring

- Picture 9: close - knit family

II.3 Synonyms / Antonyms

- This kind of activity is aimed to review some vocabulary which students have justlearned The teacher also check the meanings and the synonyms/ antonyms of the words

- Teacher reads Vietnamese words and then students find out the synonyms/ antonyms

of them as quickly as possible They can divide students into 2 teams/ groups and let themplay this kind of game

* ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK:

UNIT 10: ENDANGERED SPECIES

A READING

Listen and then find each pair of synonyms from the following.

3 Pictures about home life is quoted from referce book item 7

Extinction

Pollution

Plant and animal sPECIEs

Plant and

Pass laws

The globe Contamination

MARSHLAND

REDUCE

THE EARTH

THE EARTH

* Teacher (says the words in Vietnamese and the students say it in English)

Teacher: 1 Kết thúc

* Teacher’s work:

- Stick the words on the board

- Read the words in Vietnamese, asks students to find out the synonyms

- Check and give students good marks if they do well

- Asks students to read in chorus and then asks some individuals up to read Teacherlistens and then corrects mistake if they have made

SUGGESTED ANSWERS 4 [3]:

II.4 Definition

- This kind of activity is aimed to help students know the meanings of the word by usingthe definition about that one Teacher can use different dictionaries to give the difinition tostudents exactly and easily understand

* ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK:

UNIT 10: ENDANGERED SPECIES

A READING

(Task 1: Page 108) The words in column A all appear in the passage Match each of them with a suitable definition in column 5 [4]

2 habitat b species of animal or plant that is in danger of / seriously at risk at extinction

3 biodiversity c the act of preventing something from being lost, wasted, damaged or destroyed

4 Sugested answers is quoted from reference book item 3.

5 Illustrated unit 10: Engdangered species from 1 to 4 is quoted from item 4

WETLAND

5 endangered species e a situation in which a plant, an animal, a way of life, ect, stopsexisting

7 enact laws g the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment

8 the Globe h is the body of a law adopted by the people or legislative bodies

9 diversity i able to be easily physically emotionlly, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked

- Calls some pairs up to speak and practise pronunciation

- Check and give students good marks if they do well

- Asks students to read in chorus and then asks some individuals up to read Teacher listensand then corrects mistake if they have made

Sample:

A: What does the word stop mean?

B: It means come to an end

SUGGESTED ANSWERS:

1.e 2.a 3.g 4.c 5 b 6.i 7.h 8.d 9.f

II.5 Multiple choice

* Teacher’s work:

- Teacher asks students to work in group of four

- Teacher delivers the hand-outs to students and asks them to choose the coccrect answer by circling A, B, C or D

- Students work in groups in 4 minutes Teacher calls some students up to speak

- Check and give students good marks if they do well

Teacher listens and then corrects mistake if they have made

* ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK:

UNIT 1: HOME LIFE

A: READING

Choose the best answer by circling the best meaning A, B, C or D

1 Everyday I have to look after my younger children.

A take care of B keep up with C get over D protect from

2 The boy is mischievous sometimes but hardworking.

A intelligent B industrious C happy D naughty

3 Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy house.

A shake hands B give a hand C raise hands D wash hands

4 My mother is a very caring women She takes the responsibility for running the household.

A accountability B reliability C ability D flexibility

5 Most of the time the boys are obedient and hardworking

A solidar B docile C serious D traditional

6 My mother rushes to the market, hurries home so that the dinner is ready on the table by the

time my dad gets home

A prepared B possible C compulsory D positive

7 My father is willing to help my mother with the household chores.

A.satisfied B enthusiastic C peaceful D stressful

SUGGESTED ANSWERS:

* ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK:

UNIT 6: FUTURE JOB

Choose the best answer by circling the best meaning A, B, C or D

1 Before the inteview, you have to send a letter of application your resumes to the company.

A Curriculum Vitae B certificate C letter D diploma

2 You should find out as much as possible about the job and the vacancy.

A joyness B congratulatuions C position D emptiness

3 If you know something about the more technique aspects of the job, admit it & stress that

are willing to learn.

A boring B enthusiastic C despressing D exhausted

4 Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally.

A particularly B.elegantly C carefully D potentially

5 You should show your best side, your keeness to work and your sense of responsibility.

A interests B boredness C tiredness D understandings

6 You should jot down your qualifications and experience which relate to the job.

A sum up B quick at C note down D.recover from

7 Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office

A Don’t remind B Ask C Remember D Want

to give the difinition to students exactly and easily understand

- Students can do this activity and then check their answers with partners

- Teacher calls some students up to speak and correct mistake if they have

- Encourage them by giving good marks

* ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK:

Unit 13: THE 22 nd SEA GAMES

Task 1 (P140): Give the Vietnamese equivalents to the following words and phrases 6 [5]

Words / Phrases Vietnamese equivalents

SUGGESTED ANSWERS:

* ILLUSTRATED UNIT IN ENGLISH 12 TEXTBOOK:

Unit 15: WOMEN IN SOCIETY

Task 1 (P163): Give the Vietnamese equivalents to the following words and phrases.

Words / Phrases Vietnamese equivalents

6 Illustrated unit 13: The 22nd SEA GAMES from 1 to 6 is quoted from item 5