NEWSROUND. Classroom Activities to Reinvigorate Senior High School Language Learning
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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.
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Target Group: 3rd year
Difficulty Level: Academic
Activity Objective: Activity objective is to improve writing abilities, making sentences and speaking in front of people through presentations.
NEWSROUND – Procedure
Part 1: Split class into groups of 3 or 4. Give each group a piece of paper with an image of a news story on it. The students must decide what the picture is about, and create a news story about the picture. Their newspaper story must have a title, and a caption for the image as well as the main story. Tell the students that each of them must write at least 2 or 3 sentences about the story, so that all students will be contributing.
Part 2: When all the stories are complete, have the students come to the front and present their news story to the class as a real live news piece. Have the students make sure they have a defined role in the presentation: News broadcaster, Interviewer, Interviewee etc. Record them.
Part3: Watching back each of the groups presentations, have different groups analyze and evaluate a different group. After, gather students for a peer to peer discussion on how they could have done better, and what they need to improve on in the future.
Materials and Preparation
A3 piece of paper. News paper images that have been cut out. Stick these with glue to the A3 piece of paper. Coloured pens for the students. Video camera.
Suggestions and Advice
I would do this lesson split into three parts. First lesson the writing, the second lesson practice for the presentations, and then the presentations, and third would be watching the presentations back, evaluating each other and peer to peer discussions. I think that in order to do all three parts, you
would need at least three lessons to complete all the activities. The three parts to this lesson plan could easily be adapted to a shorter time period by cutting out either the evaluation, or the evaluation and presentation depending on how much time you want to dedicate to the project. These activities are generally aimed at high level students who already have a reasonable grasp on the English language. Possibly with a lot more guidance and time, maybe by leaving out part 3, this lesson could also be used with some lower level students as well.
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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