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Hazardous Earth – Developing understanding of the Terms and Definitions(a) ‘Never-heard-the-word’ grid for key words
Give out the ‘Never-heard-the-word’ grid. Read out and define each key word then read out a sentence that sets each key word in an appropriate subject context. Learners then fill in the table accordingly.
(b) What Am I? Game
This develops understanding of the terms and definitions introduced in this topic
Additional teaching resources needed:
Post-it notes
Time Required: Approximately 15 minutes
Write the Key terms from the table onto post-it notes. Stick a post-it note onto each learner so they can’t see the term (attaching it to the forehead is good). If you have more learners than terms, simply write selected terms out twice, or add your own.
Learners then ask others to explain what they are – without using the key term itself. The goal is for each learner to successfully guess the term written on their forehead. Continue the activity until everyone successfully guesses their name, or until time runs out.
(c) Pair the term to the definition
Card sort activity. Cut out the terms and definitions separately from the table. Put the learners into small groups and ask them to pair the terms to the definitions.
(d) Word of the week
Learners commit to using a selected term from the list of terms as often as possible during the week and report back the following week. These are posted on the wall.
(e) Learners vocabulary list
Learners write their own list of terms and definitions which they continually add to during the unit
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Further Ideas
Further reading and ideas can be found here:
Marzano’s Six Step Process for Building Academic Vocabulary
http://www.commlearnonline.com/files/Classroom-Tip-4-Marzano-Vocabulary-Game.pdf
All of these activities can be repeated as mini revision activities and to test progress in learning.
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