Unlock 2 -Unit 3 – The internet and technology – LS – Vocabulary 1
1. Invention Activity
Students draw a simple machine that helps an old or disabled person and describe it using words like device, sensor, or assistant.
2. Real Objects
Use real food to find the expiration date, compare reusable and disposable items for waste, deliver a paper message, and collect objects from the floor.
3. Actions (TPR)
Use actions to show meaning: stand still to be a sensor, hold hands to connect, pretend to care for a baby to look after, and safely pretend to trip for accident.
4. Story Chain
Start a short story and students add one sentence using a vocabulary word.
5. Problem and Solution
Write a problem on the board and students give a simple solution using the vocabulary.
Vocabulary Builder
Vocabulary Word List
Review the words, meanings, and examples below before starting the activities.
control
Verbto limit the number, amount, or increase of something
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Control on Youglish
device
Nouna piece of equipment used for a particular purpose
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Device on Youglish
expiration date
Nounthe end of the period when something can be used
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Expiration date on Youglish
sensor
Nouna piece of equipment that can detect heat, light, or similar things
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Sensor on Youglish
accident
Nounsomething bad that happens suddenly and is not planned
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Accident on Youglish
disability
Nouna condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Disability on Youglish
look after
Phrasal Verbto take care of someone or something
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Look after on Youglish
delivers
Verbtakes or brings something to a person or place
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Delivers on Youglish
The vocabulary introduced here is from the “Unlock 2” Listening and Speaking book. Specifically, it comes from unit 3 and it is the first vocabulary set.
Unlock 2- Unit 3- L & S- Vocabulary 1.pptx by Zahid KhanHere are some engaging vocabulary activities related to the words mentioned above. These activities will reinforce the vocabulary you’ve just taught your students.
Matching – Vocabulary Quiz
In this activity, the students will match the words with their respective definitions.
Word Search – Find the hidden words in a letter Grid
In this activity, the students will search for the words that the teacher has taught. The words are hidden in a letter grid.
Spin the Wheel – Find the word
In this game, the teacher will spin a wheel, and eventually, it will stop. When the wheel stops, the students will see the meaning of a specific word. Then, the teacher will ask one of the students to guess the word by carefully reading its definition. The teacher may ask the student to make a sentence for the word.
Unscramble the word or phrase – Vocabulary Quiz
In this activity, the students will move the letters around to put them in the right order and reveal a word or phrase. All these words are connected to the above vocabulary.
Open the box
In this fun activity, the teacher will choose one of the students to participate. First, that student will pick a number. Then, the teacher will click on the chosen number. What happens next? Well, the student will see the meaning of a word—a word related to the vocabulary the teacher has taught in class. Now comes the exciting part: the student needs to read the meaning and guess the word! If the guess is correct, the teacher might even ask the student to create a sentence using that word.
