To make the vocabulary lesson more engaging and student-centered, the activities can be used as interactive class games instead of individual tasks. Begin the lesson with Blind Flashcards by showing only the vocabulary word on the screen and hiding the definition. Students work in pairs to guess the meaning and decide the part of speech. After discussion, reveal the definition so students can check their ideas. This helps activate their thinking before teaching the meanings.

Next, use the Matching Game as a team race. Divide the class into two teams and display the matching activity on the board. Read out a definition and have one student from each team quickly choose the correct word. The rest of the team can give hints, which makes the activity lively and encourages cooperation.

After that, move to the Sentence Builder activity to deepen understanding. Assign each student or pair one vocabulary word and ask them to write a sentence using it. Before submitting the sentence, they exchange it with a partner to check for mistakes. This step helps students focus on grammar, spelling, and correct usage of the word.

Then, use the Fill in the Blanks activity for speaking practice. Once students complete the sentences, ask them to choose one sentence and create a short roleplay based on it. Acting out the sentence helps students use the vocabulary in real situations and builds confidence in speaking.

Finally, end the lesson with the Multiple Choice activity as a class challenge. Read each question aloud and ask students to vote for the answer. Reveal the correct answer only after everyone has voted, and ask a student to explain why it is correct or why another option is wrong. This review helps check understanding and reinforces learning.

The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Reading and Writing book. They’re part of unit 2, which is all about festivals and celebrations. And guess what? It’s the very second set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!

Here 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.