Back writing

Objectives

The learner can pronounce the letters of the alphabet.

Materials

·                     a device to play music
·                     blackboard

Preparation

·                     Write the alphabet on the blackboard; put the letters that sound the same in one column (e.g. b, c, d, e, g, p, t, v, z).
·                     Repeat the alphabet together and focus on the correct pronunciation of each letter.

Instructions

·                     Form a circle.
·                     Start by giving an example. With your finger write a letter on the back of a learner.
·                     Let the learner guess the letter. If s/he is not sure or gives a wrong answer, write again.
·                     Let the learners walk freely in the room and play the music.
·                     When you pause the music, the learners form pairs.
·                     One learner writes a letter on the back of his/her partner; this one takes a guess.
·                     Change roles.