Clothes / Clothing: Running Dictation for the English Classroom

Sneak up to a word card, read the word and commit it to memory, then return to your seat and write it down: that's how the sneaky dictation on clothes in primary school English lessons works. On the worksheet, each clothing word goes next to the matching picture. Copying and talking are not allowed, but that means every child can work at their own pace. Because you choose the words yourself, the exercise is perfectly suited to what your class is currently learning.

This is included:

• Word cards with a picture and word
• Worksheets for writing down the words
• Instructions with rules

Ways to use it in English lessons

You can put up the word cards on walls, windows or the door before the children arrive. After introducing the clothing words, you can use the sneaky dictation to practice them.

Learning objectives and skills promoted

• Vocabulary: match English clothing words such as trainers, jumper or wellies to the matching picture
• Spelling: correctly write down English words from memory
• Memory: commit the spelling of a word to memory

You can continue practicing with the Vocabulary Worksheet 1 and the Vocabulary Mini Test.

Have fun trying it out and sneaking around!

Your vlamingo team