3. Teaching Vocabulary
1. Put the new vocabulary in a clear context
2. Explain/ clarify what it means
3. Check that they understand.
4. For class:
Watch this video to find out:
–Why is concept checking important?
–What are the ‘golden rules’?
5. What problems can you see with the following
ways of checking meaning?
What does ‘bait’ mean?
Do you all understand ‘sensible’?
You all seem to understand
‘relative’
18. What’s wrong with this?
A wardrobe.
• Is it made of wood?
• Is there one in your house?
19. What’s wrong with this?
A wardrobe.
• Do you put food or clothes in a wardrobe?
(clothes)
• Which room is it in? (bedroom)
• Show a picture – Is this a wardrobe? (yes)
27. What’s wrong with this?
The LED indicator will turn off.
– What will turn off?
28. What’s wrong with this?
The LED indicator will turn off.
– Show a picture – Is this an LED indicator? (yes)
– Is it a light? (yes)
– Is it big or small? (small)
33. Possible CCQs
Yes/ No questions
• Is it cold? (yes)
• Does it fall from the sky? (yes)
34. Possible CCQs
Short answer questions
• What colour is it? (white)
• What time of year does it usually come?
(winter)
• What sport can you do in it? (skiing)