Using dictionary in class is supposed to help pupils find the meaning of the words learned. However, this has become a hassle for most teachers since most pupils are not equipped with dictionary skills. It takes forever for the pupils to even find the words. And that ******* Dictionary seems like a BIG Encyclopedia of #idontknowwhatimlookingforhere.
This has demotivated teachers because:
1. Lower proficiency pupils need longer time to look up the meaning of target words.
2. Some teachers prepare the meaning. This has become a spoon feeding culture which totally takes away pupils' contribution to the learning and not preparing them with the study skills they need.
eel
elastic
emancipation
encounter
equation
How many should I need to prepare?
1 for each pair is good enough. All the better for all the pupils. Coming back to the original purpose, this mini simplified dictionary is for the weak/novice pupils. If you have a few in the room that have already mastered dictionary skills, you need not to prepare many. Just several for the ones who might need it and not be ready yet for the real dictionary.

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