Activity: Word Bank
A photocopier-ready “Word Bank Worksheet” is provided in Section
10. New vocabulary words can be written into the first blank. The second blank
is for indicating where the word was heard or seen – this makes it easier
to discuss the word in the same context it will likely be used. Checkboxes are
provided to allow the learner (or tutor) to monitor his or her ability to say
the word, say its letters, spell the word aloud, and write the word down.
More Ideas:
- The words in the word bank can be used in other literacy activities, such
as search-a-word or crossword puzzles.
- The individual word blanks can be cut out from the worksheet. This will
make it easier to count how many new words the learner has added to her
vocabulary. Progress can be measured in a very tangible way.
- The cut out word blanks can also be used like flashcards for vocabulary
drills.
- Since the cut out word blanks are in the shape of paper money, they could
be stored in a “Word Wallet,” to emphasize the “bank”
theme. New words are valuable!
