Teaching Vocabulary : Teaching Vocabulary Dr. Safaa
Techniques in Presenting Vocabulary : Context: words become meaningful when
they are taught in context
e.g. There are seven days in a week
My child had severe pain, so I decided to see
a pediatrist
Definition: Providing verbal picture of a word
e.g. anemia : lack of blood
colic: severe pain in stomach Techniques in Presenting Vocabulary
Objects : real objects or items available in class
e.g. Objects
Drawing : Draw simple and clear objects on the board
e.g. items you can draw Drawing
Mime : Dramatization or using gestures
e.g. Eat , drink , smile , walk ,
read , write , open, close
Educational Trip
e.g. Zoo , restaurant , cafe Mime
Synonyms : Words with the same meanings
e.g. Large = big
movie = film
present = gift Synonyms
Antonym : The opposite meaning of a word
e.g. tall x short
right x wrong
cold x hot
dry x wet Antonym
Translation : Native language equivalents
e.g. Abstract Vocabulary:
simply, actually, seldom …etc Translation
Pictures : (From journals & magazines or Flash cards ) Pictures
Hyponymy : It refers to the idea of inclusion Hyponymy
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