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A four-part instructional activity challenges scholars' knowledge of American, Australian, and British slang. Learners use context clues to decide which country a slang word is from, complete sentences, decipher a conversation, and answer questions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign a paragraph in which pupils use a variety of slang words and test peers to locate and define them
- Create a word wall that showcases slang words and their definitions
- Attach a sheet of paper for pupils to answer questions found in exercise three
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies of up to four pages
Pros
- Exercise objectives are clear and concise
Cons
- Provides limited space to write answers