Flash+Cards+(Race)

This is a great activity for learning (noun) vocabulary in any language, courtesy of //Darcy Ebert// at //DeWitt High School//. **- [|flanne13]**

Make sets (the number depends on the amount of students) of flash cards of (noun) vocabulary that has already been introduced. A picture should be on one side, the word written out (in the TL) on the other. Break the students into groups of about 3-4 and give sets of flash cards. This activity consists of 3 rounds. Rounds 1 & 2: Practice - one student holds up a card while the others try to guess the word. Switch the "caller" during round 2. Round 3: Race! - another student holds up a card while the others try to race (against the group) to guess the word first. The first one to say the word gets to keep the card. At the end, the student with the most cards "wins."
 * Flash Card Race**

Helpful Hints
 * To save yourself some time, have the students make the sets of flash cards cards. //Warning//: Be sure to look at the cards before using to ensure that (a) the vocabulary is right, and (b) the gender is correct.
 * I have found that 1/4 sheet of paper works as the best size for flash cards.
 * It helps to have the label the sets of flashcards so if they get mixed up it's easy to take care of.
 * Have the students pull the flash cards from the //back// of the pile - it makes it nearly impossible to anticipate what one is coming next.
 * Rotate the "caller" each time so that everyone gets a turn to race.

Courtesy of //Nancy O'Boyle// at //Saint Johns High School//
 * Make sets of flashcards for the vocab on different colored pieces of paper for different teams
 * (Get them laminated if you can)
 * Pass these out to students after you have divided them into teams.
 * Place an item in the center of the room.
 * You say the terms/ phrases in English and the student with the matching French card races to grab the item.
 * The first student to grab the item has the opportunity to say the word or phrase on the card.
 * If they say it correctly they earn a point for their team, if they say it incorrectly the other teams gets to try.
 * Have students switch cards after a few times so they can get familiar with all of the terms.

This is great because students will ask each other what the words mean or how to say them.