A Particial Checklist: Observing Vocabulary Lessons
    



 

                 1. Teacher Introduce new vocabulary by                         Yes              No
                         a. giving definition                                                   ______       ______
                         b. giving synonyms/antonyms                                  ______       ______
                         c. teaching prefix/suffix                                           ______       ______
                         d. giving translation                                                 ______       ______
                         e. having students guess word from the conte          ______       ______
                         f. demonstrating meaning through gestures/action     ______       ______
                         g. writing the word in a sentence on the board         ______       ______
                         h. giving sample sentences with the word in it           ______       ______
                         i. other: ____________________________          ______       ______
                     2. Teacher used audiovisual aids:
                         a. realia (things we use every day )                          ______       ______
                         b. tape recorder                                                      ______       ______
                         c. flash cards                                                           ______       ______
                         d. overhead projector                                              ______       ______
                         e. handouts                                                              ______       ______
                         f. other: ____________________________           ______       ______
                     3. Teacher taught vocabulary through
                         a. drills                                                                     ______       ______
                         b. total physical response                                          ______       ______
                         c. game                                                                    ______       ______
                         d. crossword puzzles                                                ______       ______
                         e. information-gap/interview activities                        ______       ______
                         f. translation/explanation/lecture                                 ______       ______
                         g. other: ____________________________           ______       ______

                                                                                 From  October 1992-English Forum
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