Using Games to Build ELLs Vocabulary
Games are a great way to help students practice vocabulary. For newcomers that are just learning English, they are a fun way to practice basic Tier 1 terms. For students at higher language levels and native speakers, they are great ways to practice content-specific vocabulary. It is important to review vocabulary words with ELLs before they begin playing. This is particularly important for students with lower language levels and those that are not yet able to read. Games are a…