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B: Lesson Background
Students have been working with the new OPD (Oxford Picture Dictionary), second edition. They have
already reviewed and studied 16 units from that dictionary. They will work in teams to play the Scrabble
game. Each group will bring the scrabble game. All the groups have already been created by themselves.
Sources
Alan, B. & Stoller, F.L. (2005). Maximizing the Benefits of Project Work in Foreign Language
Classrooms. Available at http://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/05-43-4-c.pdf
* U. S. Department of State, Office of English Language Programs Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs. (2006). Shaping the way we teach English: Module 8, authentic materials. [Video file.] Retrieved
from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mgwWhWa0Q8
E: Procedures / Timing
Teacher says/does . . .
Asks the students to open the
Scrabble games
Tells the students about the
rules in that game
Explains the use of the
dictionary: The use of the
dictionary will be used only to
see if the word exists or not if
there is some doubts about it, it
cannot be used for cheating.
Once the game has already
started, the teacher will be
monitoring the groups and
supporting the students if there
is a question about a word.
Students say / do . . .
Approx.Time
2 min
3 min
F: Reflection
The idea of using the Scrabble game is to integrate authentic materials into the lesson. This game was not
created for being used in the classroom. Students have the change to challenge their minds and consolidate
what they have been doing so far in the 16 units of the OPD. Besides, the game allows them to integrate
different language skills. When this game is used in class, students feel comfortable while they are using the
target language.