word up! vocabulary augmentation
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Word up Vocabulary Augmentation
What Why How
Vocabulary Augmentation
WHAT
Student Centered
Contextualized
Relevant
Appropriate
WHY
Increased Understanding!• Reading• Listening
More Precise Production!!• Writing• Speaking
Greater Freedom!!!• More Articulate• More Expressive• More Intelligible• More Eloquent
HOW
IdiomsPhrasal VerbsWord Wall
SAMPLE ID
IOM
PRESENTAT
ION
IDIOMSAn idiom is a phrase or a fixed expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning. An idiom's figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning.
a leopard can't change his spots
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IDIOM PROJECT TIMELINE
Introduce project
Students research idioms
Students write idiom
dialogueTeacher checks
dialogue
Students present
Students are
assessed
IDIOM: TO BLOW ONE’S TOPPerson A: What’s the matter? You look worried.Person B: I’m having problems with my
roommate.Person A: What kind of problems?Person B: Well, she borrowed my computer and
broke it!Person A: Wow! Were you upset?Person B: I was more than upset. I blew my top
and told her thatshe could never use anything of mine again!
Definition: to become extremely
angry
IDIOM: TO BLOW ONE’S TOP
IDIOM: TO TAKE IT EASY A: Hey, you seem upset - what's wrong? B: I hate the rain! I wanted to ride my bike to
school, but I hate to ride in the rain. A: Well, I think the weather will be nicer
tomorrow. B: I don't think so. Everything is going wrong! A: Just calm down and take it easy. Don't
worry - things will get better!
IDIOM: TO TAKE IT EASY
Definition:to relax and not use uptoo much energy
IDIOM: TO PUT SOMEBODY ON THE SPOT A: Hey, how was your English class yesterday?B: Oh, it was horrible! A: Why? What happened?B: My teacher asked me to come up in front of the class
and give a presentation, and I was totally unprepared. She really put me on the spot!
A: Yeah, that is horrible. It’s much better to give a presentation when you’re ready for it.
B: I agree. I hope that never happens to me again!
IDIOM: TO PUT SOMEBODY ON THE SPOTDefinition:
To cause someone difficulty ormake them embarrassed by forcing them at that moment tomake a difficult decisionor answer an embarrassing question
IDIOM: WHEN PIGS FLY
Definition: something that will never happen
IDIOM: FACE THE MUSIC
Definition: face the consequences
IDIOM: PAID THROUGH THE NOSE
Definition: To pay a lot of money for something
Phrasal Verbs
Example Presentation
PHRASAL VERBSAn idiomatic phrase consisting of a verb
and another element (adverb, preposition, both)
1 - typically an adverb, as in break down
2 - a preposition, for example see to
3 - a combination, such as look down on
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Students are assessedStudents present
Teacher checks dialogueStudents write dialogue
Students research phrasal verbs
Introduce projectPhrasal Verb Project TimeLine
CUT BACK
John: Yo Suzzy, how´s it going?
Suzzy: Good, John how are you?
John: I’m great. Hey, listen you wanna go grab some pizza?
Suzzy: I’d love to John, but I just started a new diet. I am trying to CUT BACK on fatty foods. I quit eating pizza, hamburgers, and fench fires.
John: Really? Okay, well let´s go get some salads instead.
Suzzy: Sounds great!
CUT
BACK
cut back on something - consume less
My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods.
SHOW OFF
Mike: Hey Brad did you see that guy´s new car?
Brad: Yeah, I really hate him sometimes!
Mike: Why, what did he do?
Brad: Well after winning the lottery, all he does is SHOW OFF.
Mike: Yeah, he does buy lots of new clothes and now with that new car…
Brad: Yeah, he is always flashing his new watch too.
SHO
W O
FF
show off - act extra special for people watching (usually boastfully)He always shows off his muscles
RUN OUT
Brenda: José…??? José…??? JOSÉ!!!
José: Yes darling? Where are you?
Brenda: I´m in the shower but the water RAN OUT. I have soap all over my face and can´t wash it off! Can you pass me a towel please.
José: Sure honey, no problem. Just a minute.
RUN
O
UT
run out - have none left
We ran out of gas so we had to stop on the side of the road.
CALM DOWN
Jessica: I am so upset! I think I´m gonna quit my job!
Charlie: Jessica, what´s wrong?
Jessica: My boss, she´s a jerk. She treats me like a child and gives me no respect. I just can´t stand it anymore!!!
Charlie: It´s okay Jessica, you just need to CALM DOWN. You need to think about what you are saying.
Jessica: You´re right Charlie. Thank you. I just need to relax and foget about work for a minute .
CALM
DO
WN
calm down - relax after being angry or upsetYou are still mad. You need to calm down before you drive the car.
WORD WALL
Student-Centered Vocabulary Lists
Vocabulary ListsHow to decide
what words students need to learn?
Let them decide
Steps Collect
Wall Word
StudyTest
Repeat
whale shark hydrate intellect
stir-fry epidemic educate
disappointed ponder seahorse
hydraulic transmit disagree
WORD POS DEFINITION EXAMPLE
Stir-fry N
fry (meat, fish, or vegetables) rapidly
over a high heat while stirring
briskly.
Yesterday I ate chicken stir-fry
for dinner.
Disappointed ADJ
sad or displeased because someone or something has
failed to fulfill one's hopes or
expectations
I was really disappointed
when 80% my students failed
their vocabulary test.
Ponder V
think about (something)
carefully, especially before making a decision
or reaching a conclusion.
I often ponder what is more important; wealth or
happiness.
Testing 1 – Vocabulary in ContextA. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS USING COMPLETE SENTENCES.
SHOW ME YOU KNOW WHAT THE UNDERLINED WORDS MEAN. 1. If the doctor told you that you need more roughage, what would
you do?2. What are some staples in your country? What are some staples in
the US?3. How do people in your country feel about the ascendancy of the US
in the last 50 years? B. FOR EACH WORD, GIVE A SIMPLE DEFINITION AND AN EXAMPLE IN A COMPLETE SENTENCE WITH CONTEXT Vulnerable (Adj.)Definition:
Example:
Ultimate (Adj. & N)Definition:
Example:
A. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS USING COMPLETE SENTENCES. SHOW ME YOU KNOW WHAT THE UNDERLINED WORDS MEAN. 1. These days Apple products like iPhones and iPads are ubiquitous.
What some other ubiquitous products?2. Some people think extreme affluence is disgusting. What about
you?3. Political sovereignty is important for nation’s sense of pride. Do
you agree? B. FOR EACH WORD, GIVE A SIMPLE DEFINITION AND AN EXAMPLE IN A COMPLETE SENTENCE WITH CONTEXT Annihilate (V)Definition:Example:
Consumption (N)Definition:Example:
Testing 2 – Vocabulary in Context
• Idioms– http://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/loop– http://www.idiomsite.com/
• Phrasal Verbs– https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/phrasal-verbs-
list.htm• Vocabulary
– http://ankisrs.net/– https://quizlet.com/20827091/flashcards– http://www.englishvocabularyexercises.com/AWL/
Resources
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