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Any interesting ideas on how to present new vocabulary? The topic is smoking. Some of the words are:addicted,to promise,to give up and so on. There are 10 unknown words. What to do? :/ There are 22 students (17 years old) and they are learning English for only 3 years
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Hello! Presenting new vocabulary can be an engaging and interactive experience for your students. Here's an idea on how to present the new vocabulary related to smoking:
1. Pre-activity:
a. Start by creating interest and relevance in the topic of smoking. You can show a short video clip, share statistics, or discuss common misconceptions about smoking.
b. Ask open-ended questions to encourage students to share what they already know about smoking. This will activate their prior knowledge.
2. Vocabulary introduction:
a. Provide a list of the 10 unknown words related to smoking to each student. You can distribute handouts or display them on the board.
b. Explain the meaning of each word using simple language or visual aids. For example, for the word "addicted," you can explain that it means being unable to stop doing or using something.
c. Encourage students to repeat the words after you, emphasizing pronunciation and intonation.
3. Vocabulary exploration:
a. Divide the students into pairs or small groups and provide each group with a set of vocabulary flashcards or word cards.
b. Ask students to match each vocabulary word with its definition. They can discuss and collaborate with their group members to find the correct matches.
c. After completing the matching activity, go over the answers as a whole class, discussing any questions or misconceptions.
4. Interactive practice:
a. Prepare a series of role-playing scenarios related to smoking, incorporating the newly learned vocabulary. For example, a conversation between someone promising to give up smoking and a concerned friend.
b. Divide the students into pairs and ask them to act out the scenarios. Encourage them to use the new vocabulary naturally and appropriately in their conversations.
c. After the role-plays, have a class discussion about the scenarios, focusing on how the vocabulary words were used and their relevance to the situation.
5. Vocabulary reinforcement:
a. Assign a follow-up task, such as a vocabulary worksheet or crossword puzzle, for students to practice using the new words independently.
b. Incorporate the vocabulary into subsequent lessons and activities throughout the week to reinforce retention.
Remember to adapt the activities to suit your students' English proficiency level and learning preferences. Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment will encourage active participation and help students develop a better understanding of the new vocabulary.