VOCABULARY STRATEGIES
VOCABULARY STRATEGIES
Section 1: Techniques for Using WordsActivity: Adventure Kinesthetic Word Quest
Teacher: Augusto Aguirre
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Target Audience: 37 high school students with A1–A2 English proficiency, ages 15–17
Activity Description
Materials Needed
Twelve definition cards (for SEN pupils, big print and Braille versions).
A 3–4 minute teacher-recorded video that is posted on Google Drive or YouTube that introduces the task and uses gestures and images to illustrate word meanings.
a two-to-three-minute MP3 audio listening exercise that is recorded by the teacher and consists of short statements that use the target words, such as "I purchased a ticket at the airport."
Word lists and sentence examples are included in visual handouts (available in PDF, large print, and Braille).
Use poster paper or a whiteboard to create sentences.
props for role-playing, such as play money and plastic luggage.
A stopwatch or timer for the scavenger hunt.
Smartphones or tablets are optional for viewing the audio and video (with subtitles).
Instructions
Introduction (5 minutes)
The exercise is introduced by the teacher around the third to fourth minute. Discusses the "Daily Life Abroad" subject in the video, demonstrates each vocabulary word with a gesture that goes with it (for example, imitating purchasing a ticket for "ticket"), and speaks clearly and slowly while including accessible subtitles.
Student Action: View the video on personal devices or on a projection in the classroom. The deaf learner uses visual cues and subtitles to follow along.
Team Formation and Setup (5 minutes)
Create nine teams out of the 37 pupils (eight teams of four and one team of five). Make sure a classmate who can help with visual clues is partnered with the deaf kid.
Give out visual handouts (in braille and big print) that include the definitions of the 12 target terms as well as sample phrases.
Place the twelve word cards in easily accessible places throughout the classroom, such as within books, on walls, or taped beneath desks, so that all children can reach them.
Scavenger Hunt (15 minutes)
Task: Within ten minutes, each team looks for one or two word cards. The team has to compare the discovered card to the appropriate definition card, which is kept on a central table.
Kinesthetic Element: To engage kinesthetic learners, students physically look for cards as they move about the classroom.
SEN Inclusion: A peer supports the deaf student by signaling results and using visual clues, such as pointing at cards. Braille and pictures are included on definition cards for accessibility.
Ludic Aspect: In a lighthearted "treasure hunt" atmosphere, teams vie to gather the most cards. Once the word has been identified, its meaning is acted out using props (for example, a toy bag for "luggage").
Goal: Encourage cooperation, vocabulary recognition, and active participation.
Listening Task and Acting (10 minutes)
Teacher Activity: Play a two- to three-minute audio recording (in MP3 format) that has been published to Google Drive. It has six brief statements that include the target words, such as "I ask for directions to the restaurant." Clear enunciation and a leisurely tempo characterize the audio. There are subtitles on the screen or a handout.
Student Action: Groups listen to the audio and note which target words are used (or have the deaf student read the subtitles). After that, each team chooses a word and acts out its meaning in a 30-second skit (for example, feigning to purchase a ticket at an airport counter).
Sentence Creation and Sharing (10 minutes)
Task: On a whiteboard or poster paper, each team writes one statement for each term they have identified (for example, "I exchange currency at the bank"). Each team member reads aloud and acts out their words before presenting them to the class.
Kinesthetic Aspect: During presentations, students walk to the whiteboard to write and make motions.
SEN Inclusion: Peer help is provided for reading aloud, and the deaf student participates by writing or gesturing during the act. Reference materials are provided in Braille or large print.
Benefits of the Activity for Students
Improved Teamwork: Group projects foster peer support and communication abilities.
Increased Engagement: Teenage learners are motivated by entertaining treasure hunts and skits that make learning enjoyable.
Inclusive Participation: Deaf students are guaranteed to participate completely thanks to visual and tactile adjustments.
Applying terminology in a meaningful way is encouraged by the real-world focus.
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