Vocabulary

Objective & Plot Summary

The main pedagogical objective is to reactivate and reinforce the recognition and spelling of essential A1-level vocabulary through a fun and enigmatic approach. The resource consists of six "jumbled word" (Word Scramble) exercises [cite: 1, 3]. Students must decode a series of letters to form a basic vocabulary word (APPLE, CHAIR, DOCTOR, SCHOOL, WATER, HAPPY). For each jumbled word, a simple clue (Hint) is provided to guide the search (e.g.: "A red or green fruit" for APPLE; "A place for students" for SCHOOL). The activity thus mobilizes lexical memory and deduction skills.

Suggested Procedure

Before the activity (~5 min): ACTIVATE KEY VOCABULARY

• Announcement & Brainstorming: Display the six vocabulary categories (Food, Furniture, Place, Profession, Liquid, Feeling) and ask students, in groups, to name a word they know in each category.

• Setting the scene: Write a short word on the board (e.g.: CAT $ ightarrow$ TCA) and have them decode it as a team to explain the principle of the "Word Scramble"[cite: 1, 3].

During the activity (~15-20 min): DECODING GAME AND VERIFICATION

• Step 1: Individual Discovery and Decoding: Distribute the worksheet. Emphasize careful reading of the clues ("Hint") to confirm the meaning of the word being sought. Students work individually or in quiet pairs.

• Step 2: Collective Validation and Pronunciation: Correction on the board. The teacher or a student writes down the decoded word. For each word found (APPLE, CHAIR, DOCTOR, SCHOOL, WATER, HAPPY), have the class repeat it to practice pronunciation and stress.

After the activity (~10-15 min): CREATE YOUR OWN PUZZLES

• Production / Reinvestment: Ask students, individually or in pairs, to choose 3 or 4 other simple A1-level words they know. They must then "scramble" them and write their own simple clue (in English if possible) on a separate sheet.

• Exchange Game: Pairs exchange their "scrambles" and try to decode those of their classmates. This allows for vocabulary reuse and strengthens active spelling memorization.

Adaptations

• To simplify (A0/Beginner Level): Remove the clues ("Hint") from the worksheet and orally give the word in French (e.g.: "What is the translation of 'chaise'? Now, find the word from these letters").

• To deepen (Towards A2): Ask students to write a short sentence (or two) for each word found, using the word in a relevant context (e.g.: "I have a big chair in my bedroom.").