IDEAL INTERNATIONAL

SCHOOL PRESENTS
WORKSHOP ON ENGLISH
CLASS 4
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 IMPORTANCE OF VOCABULARY
◦ Children who acquire a substantial vocabulary are often
able to think more deeply, express themselves better,
and actually learn new things more quickly.
◦ Generally speaking, the larger a child's vocabulary, the
better a reader he will be. Children who know a lot of
words have probably been read to more than children
who know fewer words.
◦ The more words a child knows, the more words he'll be
able to recognize when he sees them in print.
 How to learn new vocabulary
Building vocabulary is a complex process. In order to successfully build vocabulary skills, there are multiple
components of gaining mastery over new words.
•The first component of learning new words is exposure: seeing the new word enough times to grow familiar with
it.
•The second component is understanding the definition of the word, as well as how it is commonly used in context.
•Another component of vocabulary building is recognizing synonyms of the word.
•Examples of how the word is used in context can be a helpful component of learning vocabulary as well.
•Finally, students should have plenty of opportunity to practice using the new word, both orally and in print.
Without a doubt, the best way to help your child learn new words is to read to them as often as possible. Reading
aloud is even more effective when you take the time to stop and explain the meaning of any unfamiliar words as
you go. Other fun vocabulary activities you can do with your child include:
•Playing guessing games (e.g. “I’m thinking of a word that starts with ‘tr.’ Can you guess it?”)
•Posting a “word of the day” somewhere prominent in your house and seeing how many times each person can use
the word that day
•Taking a “letter walk” to see how many things you can spot that start with a specific letter
•Playing vocabulary bingo, using both familiar and unfamiliar words for the squares
•Taking turns telling each other riddles
•Playing charades with words and phrases that are on your child’s learning level.
Identify the idioms
◦ Identify the cartoon characters
and find out the meaning of
idioms used on them by
discussing with parents and
friends.