Unlock 2 -Unit 1 – Places – RW – Vocabulary 2
The lesson begins with a short warm-up in which the teacher plays a city sound or shows a picture of a crowded city and asks students how it feels and what words describe it. The teacher then shares the link to this page with the students. Students work in pairs to study and teach each other the following vocabulary. Next, they complete interactive activities such as multiple-choice questions, flashcards, and guided pair work while the teacher monitors and encourages discussion.
After that, students use a sentence builder to write true sentences about their own city and share them with classmates. The lesson ends with a fun word scramble activity, and for homework, students take a photo of a place in their town that matches one of the new words.
City & Town Vocabulary
Vocabulary Word List
Review the words, meanings, and examples below before starting the activities.
Area
NounA region or part of a larger place, like a country or city.
- This area of the city is known for its beautiful parks.
- We moved to a quiet residential area outside of town.
- The shopping area is always very busy on weekends.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Area on Youglish
Cheap
AdjectiveNot expensive, or costs less than usual.
- The bus tickets were very cheap, so we saved money.
- It is often cheaper to cook at home than to eat at a restaurant.
- He bought a cheap watch at the market, but it works well.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Cheap on Youglish
City Centre
NounThe main or central part of a city.
- We took a bus to the city centre to go shopping.
- The city centre is full of tall office buildings and shops.
- Traffic in the city centre is very bad during rush hour.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 City Centre on Youglish
Expensive
AdjectiveCosts a lot of money; not cheap.
- That luxury car is too expensive for me to buy.
- Living in the capital city can be very expensive.
- She bought an expensive dress for the wedding party.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Expensive on Youglish
Local
AdjectiveRelating to a particular area, city or town.
- We like to buy fresh vegetables from the local market.
- The local library hosts events for children every weekend.
- You should ask a local person for the best directions.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Local on Youglish
Noisy
AdjectiveLoud; makes a lot of noise.
- The street was very noisy because of all the traffic.
- It is hard to sleep when the neighbors are being noisy.
- The classroom became noisy as soon as the teacher left.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Noisy on Youglish
Quiet
AdjectiveMakes little or no noise.
- The library is a quiet place where students can study.
- Please be quiet while the baby is sleeping.
- We went for a walk on a quiet country road.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Quiet on Youglish
The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Reading and Writing book. They’re part of unit 1, which is all about Places. And guess what? It’s the very second set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!
Unlock 2 – Unit 1 – R & W – Vocabulary 2.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.
