Hello!
On Monday I am teaching English to 8th graders. There will be a little competition - the topic is the invention of the telephone and the clock.What can I give as a reward to the group that wins? (They will be asked 14 questions and the group that has the best score wins)
Oh one more thing!
I am teaching them some new words.Is this the right way to write these words on the board? I mean the articles and so on:
to finance, to spill, acid, an apparatus, to lay, to launch, accurate, sundial, wristwatch
Sounds like fun! As for rewards, you do not want to spend a lot of money! Do you know the sorts of things that interest them? You could have a "basket" (because it's open) or a "grab bag" (because it's closed with: (just some ideas) a sturdy rubber band (watch out they don't snap it at anyone), a piece of colored chalk (my students liked that), a pencil (for those who keep leaving them at home), a pretty piece of yarn (can't hurt anyone with that) - - - look around for spare pens, small ruler, personal kleenix. Get the idea?
Of course you may write new words on the board - remember colored chalk for parts of the word they might misspell (color-coding) or put them on a flannel board (if you have one for story telling), even on a large flash card. I had a picture file in which I had people, activities, in this case if you could find a sundial. Your purpose may be to learn the spelling; my purpose was to teach a different language.
Each group is different so if something doesn't work with one group, never fear. It WILL work some other time!
Good luck. Have fun. Don't do anything the students can't do for themselves. (No doubt more than you wanted to get this morning!)
Sra (aka Mme)
Hello! It's great to hear that you're planning a fun competition for your 8th graders. Choosing an appropriate reward can be an exciting part of the competition. Here are a few ideas for rewards that you can consider:
1. Certificates: Print out customized certificates for the winning group, acknowledging their achievement in the competition. You can also mention specific details like the topic and date.
2. Trophies or Medals: Consider getting a small trophy or medal that you can present to the winning group. This physical token of their success can be a memorable keepsake.
3. Classroom Privileges: Offer special privileges to the winning group. For example, they can have first pick of seats, choose the next topic for a class discussion, or be exempted from a certain assignment or task.
4. Extra Credit: As an additional reward, offer the winning group some extra credit points that they can use to boost their grades for the subject. This can provide extra motivation and recognition for their achievement.
5. Fun Academic Game: Depending on your students' interests, you can choose a fun academic game or puzzle as a reward. This can be related to the English language or any other subject you teach.
Remember, the key is to choose a reward that is meaningful, engaging, and aligns with the interests and age of your students. Make sure to communicate the prize and its significance to the students before the competition begins to increase their motivation and excitement.