PPP vs TBL

Teacher picks up a beach flashcard (from a pile of flashcards showing different

types of holiday). He or she says: ‘On a beach holiday, I take..’ and names 3 items

from the list of items on the board. Sometimes, one of the items is not appropriate for

that type of holiday. Students listen and respond ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

• PPP

• TBL

Teacher shows a small empty suitcase and asks each group to make a packing list

for their trip to their chosen destination. Everything they choose to take must fi t into the suitcase. For every item on the packing list, students make a picture flashcard.

• PPP

• TBL

Students get into four groups. Each group chooses a holiday destination from

picture cards. The group talk together and compile a packing list including items

presented in class and their own ideas. Teacher feeds in other new vocabulary where necessary.

• PPP

• TBL

Teacher discusses favourite past and future holiday destinations and activities

with the class. Students choose what type of holiday they would most like to go on

next summer, if they could do anything (for example beach, mountains, adventure,

jungle, safari, cruise, resort).

• PPP

• TBL

Teacher holds up an item, e.g. the swimsuit, and says a simple sentence, e.g. This

is a beach ball. If the sentence is correct, the students repeat it. If there is a mistake, they call out: ‘No! It’s a swimsuit!’ Choral and individual practice. Teacher also invites some students to lead this activity.

• PPP

• TBL

Teacher models correct form of any mispronounced vocabulary and provides

English form of L1 guesses, writing them on the board. Teacher then introduces the

few additional items which class did not guess.

• PPP

• TBL

Teacher brings a suitcase into class and tells the class he or she is going on

holiday soon

• PPP

• TBL

Groups present their packing lists to the rest of the class using pictures and words.

Other groups decide if all items are necessary for the destination and whether they

will fi t into the suitcase

• PPP

• TBL

Students spread all the groups’ flashcards out on the classroom floor for all to see.

Students work in pairs or individually to make a ‘holiday suitcase’ word search with

written clues: ‘They are long and wide and you put them on your feet when you want to swim quickly underwater.’ (answer: flippers)

• PPP

• TBL