DO-IT-YOURSELF QUIZ. Classroom Activities to Reinvigorate Senior High School Language Learning
DO-IT-YOURSELF QUIZ
Classroom Activities to Reinvigorate Senior High School Language Learning
In the dynamic world of senior high school language teaching, keeping students engaged and motivated is often a thrilling challenge. As educators, we understand that the key to successful learning lies in creating an atmosphere where students are not just participants but active enthusiasts. Here are some classroom activities designed to ignite the language classroom, bringing energy, excitement, and enthusiasm to senior high school students. From interactive games to creative exercises, we’ll delve into ways to make language learning an enjoyable and enriching experience.
DO-IT-YOURSELF QUIZ
Target Group: All grades
Difficulty Level: Basic Conversation
Activity Objective: To ask and answer questions in front of the class
DO-IT-YOURSELF QUIZ – Procedure
- Learn vocabulary of new lesson using flashcards and repetition, class chorus responses.
- Show examples of Who/Which/Whose sentences using relative pronouns explaining how they are used in the sentence.
- Instructions: students will create 12 questions using relative pronouns on three given sheets. Ex. The river which is the longest in the world. Answer: The Nile. Sheet A includes questions about the new lesson (please use some new vocabulary words) and each question is worth 3 points. Sheet B includes questions about the 2 previous lessons and each question is worth 2 points. Sheet C includes questions about anything else (i.e. Japan, food, famous characters) and each question is
worth 1 point. Students are divided into 4 groups of 5 students and are given 12 minutes to create questions and include answers. - Check questions and answers for validity and grammar, receive team points for creating questions.
- Each team selects 6 questions to ask in front of the class. Reading them aloud and choosing the team to answer. For each correct answer, the answering team and the team posing the question receives team points based on which Sheet (A, B or C) is used.
- Give each team points for questions and answers.
- Determine a winner, receive prize!
Materials and Preparation
Prepare flashcards, Sheets A, B and C; one for each group. Team flags for answering questions and group names and have prizes for winning team.
Suggestions and Advice
During #3, having the teacher walk around the room and helping students start relative pronoun sentences really helps. Getting the students started on a sentence and giving ideas for topics or helping to correct the sentence really helps to create a non-pressure situation for the students to ask questions. This also creates a sense of comfort to ask questions about instructions or content during the class period.
Classroom Activities to Reinvigorate Senior High School Language Learning
As we conclude this exploration of classroom activities to energize the language class for senior high school, we’ve witnessed how a well-crafted lesson plan can transform a mundane classroom into a vibrant hub of learning and creativity. These activities not only boost language skills but also foster a sense of teamwork, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation. By implementing these engaging methods, educators can ensure that their senior high school students are not just fluent in the language, but also passionately engaged in the journey of language acquisition.
So, let’s continue to infuse our classrooms with energy, enthusiasm, and a love for language, empowering our students for a brighter future.
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