Unlock 2 -Unit 3 – The internet and technology – RW – Vocabulary 2
This lesson introduces the vocabulary affect, creative, download, educational, imagination, and improve through pictures, actions, and simple games.
Warm-Up – Picture & Actions
Teacher role: Model and lead
Student role: Listen, repeat, copy actions
Show a picture for each word and say the word clearly. Students repeat the word three times. Then teach one simple action for each word so students can remember the meaning with their bodies.
- Download: pull hand down
- Improve: thumbs up, move hand higher
- Creative: pretend to paint in the air
- Educational: open a book with hands
- Imagination: point to head and look up
- Affect: push one hand against the other to show “change”
Students then practise by matching words to meanings and guessing words using actions in pairs, which helps them remember the vocabulary easily.
In the final stage, students work in pairs to create a very simple app poster using a guided template. They present their posters to the class using short sentences, and the class responds with simple questions and applause. This allows students to use the new words in speaking and writing in a fun, low-stress way.
Interactive Vocabulary Learning
Vocabulary Word List
Review the words, meanings, and examples below before starting the activities.
Affect
VerbTo influence somebody or something; to cause a change.
- The weather can affect your mood.
- Pollution will affect the health of the planet.
- The new rules did not affect the game.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Affect on Youglish
Creative
AdjectiveGood at thinking of new ideas or making new and unusual things.
- She is very creative and loves to paint.
- We need a creative solution to this problem.
- The writer has a very creative mind.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Creative on Youglish
Download
VerbTo copy programs, music, or other information electronically from the internet to your device.
- I need to download the file from the email.
- You can download the app on your phone.
- It took a long time to download the movie.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Download on Youglish
Educational
AdjectiveProviding or relating to teaching and learning.
- The museum trip was very educational.
- They sell educational toys for children.
- Reading books is an educational activity.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Educational on Youglish
Imagination
NounThe part of your mind that creates ideas or pictures of things that are not real or that you have not seen.
- The child used her imagination to create a fairy tale.
- You need a lot of imagination to write a book.
- In my imagination, I can fly.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Imagination on Youglish
Improve
VerbTo become better or to make something better.
- I want to improve my English skills.
- Practice will help you improve your game.
- The weather is expected to improve tomorrow.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Improve on Youglish
The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Reading and Writing book. They’re part of unit 3, which is all about the internet and technology. 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 3 – 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.

