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For the activities in this section the pupil have to provide (i.e. think of and spell the words they need.

The pupils are not given any words. They may, however, be given picture clues (perhaps next to or linked to the relevant squares to be filled in).

a) Labelling items.

The pupils have to provide the words. They can also be asked to draw the pictures needed. For example, they may be asked to label items in a zoo or fridge which they have drawn.

b) Making lists

For example, the pupils may be asked to compile lists of:

· things they would like to eat

· countries they would like to visit

animals they would like to see.

c) Classifying items

The pupils have to identify and then arrange in categories (the headings will normally have o be provided or at least worked out with the class beforehand) things they can see in a picture

d) Completing texts

That is, the pupils put in the missing words. The texts can be dialogues they have practiced, stories accompanied by a picture sequence or songs, poems and riddles which they have heard (etc.)

e) Correcting sentences or texts

These should be accompanied by a picture so that the pupils are correcting mistakes of fact (not grammar).

For example:

There is a boat in the picture.

There are two boats.

A girls is going home. She’s got a bottle in her hand.

A boy…..

f) Making notes

This is particularly important during a game when they may need to keep a record of what objects they have won or which animals they have seen. Usually the items to be noted are words, but sometimes phrases have top be written down.