1. GAMES IN THE CLASSROOM ©Copyright Rachel Fourny 2010

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3. Housekeeping a.Handouts b.Session Evaluation online

4. Outline I.Definition II.Origin III.Justification IV.Sequencing

5. Outline continued… V.Assessing Games VI.Favourites and Lesson Plans VII.Q & A

6. I.Definition

7. What is a game? “a pursuit or activity with rules performed either alone or with others, for the purpose of entertainment.” http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/game

8. II.Origin

9. O.E. gamen “joy, fun, amusement,” regarded as identical with Goth. Gaman “participation, communion,” from P. Gmc. *ga – collective prefix + *mann “person,” giving a sense of “people together.” http://www.etymonline.com Where does the word “game” come from?

10. III.Justification

11. Why should games be used in the classroom? Interactive Integrated Sociocultural Authentic Flexible and… F U N !!

12. IV.Sequencing

13. When and how should games be used?

14. Games can be used to: Warm-up or break the ice, Close, Practice certain skills or vocabulary, Provide a means of informal linguistic assessment and Provide a break from the daily grind or routine.

15. V.Assessing Games

16. How should a game be assessed to determine its appropriateness for learning in the ESL classroom?

17. PASTime Purpose & Preparation Age Skills & Suggestions Time

18. VI.Favourites & Lesson Plans

19. BOGGLE TRADITIONAL

20. NZMP STLG AUKQ YBRE BOGGLE - Session

21. TIC –TAC-TOE

22. MATCHING

23. Contact Information Email: rfourny@gmail.com or rachel.fourny@ucdsb.on.carfourny@gmail.com Telephone: 1-613-937-0121 x 225 for handouts, copy of the PowerPoint or questions.

24. VII.Q & A

25. Enjoy the rest of the TESL Conference

26. Certificate of Attendance Presented to ________________________________ GAMES IN THE ESL CLASSROOM TESL ONTARIO CONFERENCE Thursday, October 28 th, 2010 ______________________________ Presenter