WHERE IS PIKACHU? Games and Activities to Energise the Language Classroom for Junior High School
WHERE IS PIKACHU?
Energising Language Classroom Activities for Junior High School: A Teacher’s Guide
Junior high school students often find language classes challenging, but as a language teacher, you have the power to transform these challenges into engaging learning experiences. Classroom activities are the key to achieving this transformation. These activities not only make learning enjoyable but also foster a deeper understanding of the language, leading to improved fluency and proficiency. In this blog post, we will explore a diverse range of innovative and interactive language classroom activities designed specifically for junior high school students. Whether you’re looking to enhance vocabulary retention, boost conversational skills, or make grammar lessons more enjoyable, this guide will provide you with a rich array of strategies to create a dynamic and effective learning environment for your students. Let’s embark on this journey to energize your language classroom and inspire your students to become passionate language learners.
WHERE IS PIKACHU?
Target Group: All grades
Difficulty Level: Basic Conversation
Activity Objective: To practice asking questions about a person’s location
WHERE IS PIKACHU? – Procedure
Small character flash cards are hidden behind bigger location flash cards on a board. The teacher holds up a larger version of the character card and the asks, “Where is Pikachu?” Students then take turns answering and guessing which location the character card is hidden on the board. “He’s in the library.”
Materials and Preparation
6 Location FlashCards; 2 sets of 5-10 character cards (one set must be small enough to be concealed by the location flash cards); Magnets
Suggestions and Advice
This game is enjoyable for the whole class but students do tend to get over excited so it’s good to make sure they remain calm. It is also important to make sure that all students get a chance. Having a seating list or check sheet is good to make sure that students don’t get too many turns. Once
students become familiar with the game it is also fun to split the class into two teams and have one team hide the character cards and the other to guess.
Energising Language Classroom Activities for Junior High School
In the world of language teaching, fostering a love for learning and effective communication is our ultimate goal. By implementing these engaging classroom activities for junior high school students, you are not only enhancing their language skills but also creating an environment where curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm thrive. As we wrap up our exploration of these energizing language activities, remember that your role as a teacher is invaluable, and your dedication to making language learning exciting and impactful is what sets the stage for your students’ future success.
So, continue to innovate, adapt, and personalize these activities to suit the unique needs and interests of your students. Watch as their confidence soars, their vocabulary expands, and their ability to communicate fluently grows. With your guidance and these engaging activities in your teaching toolbox, you are well on your way to inspiring a new generation of confident and capable language learners. The journey to language proficiency may be challenging, but with your passion and these activities, it is always an exciting one.
Happy teaching!
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