SENTENCE AUCTION. Classroom Activities to Reinvigorate Senior High School Language Learning
SENTENCE AUCTION
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.
SENTENCE AUCTION
Target Group: 1st year
Difficulty Level: Academic
Activity Objective: Let students review grammar structures that they have learned through a simple sentence auction
SENTENCE AUCTION – Procedure
- The teacher helps to make 8 groups of 5 students before the lesson
- Students will sit in their groups during the lesson and be called Group A,B,C and so on Before we start the sentence auction, we spend around 8 minutes explaining to students what auctions are, as well as the rules of the auction in English. We also have 2 sample sentences for the groups to practice bidding on before the actual auction begins.
- About the sentence auction
- To help students review key points in grammar and sentence construction while having some good fun. Students are given some ‘money’ with which to bid on various sentences.
- These sentences include correct and incorrect sentences
- The group which ‘buys’ the most correct sentences wins the game.
- Each group will have $2000 to spend
- Bids begin at $100.
- Bids increase by $100 each bid
- The sentence will be sold to the highest bidder (eg, $400 going once, $400 going twice, $400 sold to group X)
- Students discuss with team members which sentences is correct and how much money they are going to use
- The winner of the game is the group which has brought the most correct sentences
4. Once the game has finished, we go through each sentence saying whether it is correct or incorrect
- First, we highlight the incorrect part of the sentence and then ask students if they can provide the correct answer. Bonus points will be given.
- If the mistake in the sentence is easy to explain, we try to explain in simple English
5. Winning team receives stickers and everyone gets a sense of accomplishment having tried something new.
Materials and Preparation
PowerPoint slides and computer to explain and conduct the lesson. Fake money for students to buy the sentences with. Fake money are simply printed on A4 paper and then cut accordingly to the size required. 20 pieces of $100 bills for each team. One student is in charge of counting and holding the money. White cards for students to raise and show their group names while bidding. Students who hold the group card has to shout out the bids
Suggestions and Advice
Make sure students understand the rules of the auction before starting the auction. It will be good to let students practice on simpler sentences before the actual auction begins, so that they know not to buy an incorrect sentences just because yelling out the prices and buying something can be reallyenjoyable.
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.
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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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