This set of flashcards has the picture on one side, with the word, its usage, and an example on the other. Students benefit from associating the picture with the word, and then also from seeing how the vocabulary is used in a natural sentence. These cards may be used in a two-step process as follows:

  1. The teacher introduces only the words to the class.
  2. The teacher gives an example of each word for the class. With stronger students/classes, he/she may also elicit an example from the class.

This two step process ensures that students focus first on word acquisition and then on use of the word. Their attention won't be divided.

Activity #1: The teacher reads the sentence(s) aloud from one of the cards. He/She first reads the sentence at a speed slightly above the level of the class. Students should only listen. Next, the teacher dictates the sentence(s) twice and at a speed slow enough for students to write what they hear. Students should compare their answers with a partner or group. Last, the teacher reads the sentence once more at a speed slightly above the level of the students. The class need only listen.

Activity #2: Students partner up with one another and receive a deck of cards. Student A draws a card and produces an original sentence with the vocabulary word. Student B listens and, if necessary, offers correction. Student B may also help his/her partner make a sentence. Students alternate roles as they continue through the deck. 

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