1-Alphabetical Order
Provide each child with a summer-themed alphabet poster. Using a large space such as a gym or even the yard, ask the children to organize themselves in alphabetical order without saying a word. It can be tricky, but fun! You could time them to give them something to beat next time. After they have lined up in alphabetical order, get them to read out their words. If appropriate, you could ask them to use the word within a sentence.
2-Codebreakers
The idea of being a spy appeals to so many children. These codebreaking activities, which come as part of this summer vocabulary pack, are perfect. Symbols are used instead of letters, and children use the key to break the code, discovering the summer-related words. In addition to this, you could encourage the kids to create their own codebreaker words and sentences.
3-Rapid Write
Rapid Write is a technique that can be used with any topic. It encourages children to think quickly but also to write accurately, neatly and speedily. Using the parts of speech activity cards, pick one at random and display for the entire class. For example, write a list of things you can do in summer. Children can work in pairs to discuss their ideas for one minute and then give them another few minutes in which to write down their answers. Although they will primarily write down verbs, the chances are they will also add some nouns in there too. It’s a fantastic activity for categorizing different parts of speech.
4-Bucket List
We’ve all heard of a bucket list, but this activity is something else. Give each child the outline of a bucket, and on there, they should write about their hopes for the summer. For example, I would like to go to visit my family in New York. For children whose English is less secure, provide them with a range of sentence starters such as I would like to, and I hope to go to. These look fantastic on display, especially if you allow children to decorate the bucket with pictures of their hopes and dreams for the summer.
5-Interviews
Taking on the role of a journalist and a celebrity, children will enjoy this paired activity. There are 18 ready-to-use questions contained within this speaking activity pack. Simply print them off, laminate them and provide each pair with a few. The journalist should ask the questions with the celebrity answering them. Encourage the use of full sentences for answers rather than individual words. The journalist could even make notes about what the celeb has said. Be sure to allow time for the pairs to swap roles, ensuring it is fair.
3-Rapid Write
Rapid Write is a technique that can be used with any topic. It encourages children to think quickly but also to write accurately, neatly and speedily. Using the parts of speech activity cards, pick one at random and display for the entire class. For example, write a list of things you can do in summer. Children can work in pairs to discuss their ideas for one minute and then give them another few minutes in which to write down their answers. Although they will primarily write down verbs, the chances are they will also add some nouns in there too. It’s a fantastic activity for categorizing different parts of speech.
4-Bucket List
We’ve all heard of a bucket list, but this activity is something else. Give each child the outline of a bucket, and on there, they should write about their hopes for the summer. For example, I would like to go to visit my family in New York. For children whose English is less secure, provide them with a range of sentence starters such as I would like to, and I hope to go to. These look fantastic on display, especially if you allow children to decorate the bucket with pictures of their hopes and dreams for the summer.
5-Interviews
Taking on the role of a journalist and a celebrity, children will enjoy this paired activity. There are 18 ready-to-use questions contained within this speaking activity pack. Simply print them off, laminate them and provide each pair with a few. The journalist should ask the questions with the celebrity answering them. Encourage the use of full sentences for answers rather than individual words. The journalist could even make notes about what the celeb has said. Be sure to allow time for the pairs to swap roles, ensuring it is fair.
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