Dictation Riddles - Teacher Resource
by Jane Gragg Lewis
High-Beginning to Advanced Middle School, High School, University, Adult
A Photocopyable Collection of 153 Riddles
Sample:
Table of Contents
Introduction
Sample Riddles
Riddle 1 : King Tutankhamun - click here
Riddle 2 : Alexander Great - click here
Riddle 3 : Cleopatra - click here
Riddle 4 : Marco Polo - click here
Riddle 5 : Christopher Columbus - click here
Riddle 6 : Leonardo Da Vinci - click here
Riddle 7 : George Washington - click here
Riddle 8 : Ludwig van Beethoven - click here
Riddle 9 : Abraham Lincoln - click here
Riddle 10 : Mohandas Gandhi - click here
Who am I? What am I? People, places, things
from around the world and throughout history.
Dictations building language skills and vocabulary.
Why use dictations? Students generally enjoy them, and they use a wide range of language skills in taking the dictation, checking their work, and then discussing the topic. Teachers find them easy-to-use.
Why use riddles? Because they are a fun challenge and call on the learners' language skills and general knowledge. They can be used with groups large and small and with individuals, and there is always the fun of competition, either with oneself or with others. The subject matter of these riddles is varied and offers anyone the opportunity to learn about fascinating people, places, and things from all around the world in the present and past.
For a full explanation of the book, review the Table of Contents and Introduction. You can also review the Sample Riddles, and then print them out and try them out in class.
Other books featuring dictation:
Great Dictations Dictations for Discussion
: Text and CD Interactive Dictations (Intermediate) : Text and 2CD's
(High-Beginner :Text and CD (High-Intermediate
to Low-Intermediate) to Advanced)
Dictation Riddles - Teacher Resource
by Jane Gragg Lewis
High-Beginning to Advanced Middle School, High School, University, Adult
A Photocopyable Collection of 153 Riddles
Sample:
Table of Contents
Introduction
Sample Riddles
Riddle 1 : King Tutankhamun - click here
Riddle 2 : Alexander Great - click here
Riddle 3 : Cleopatra - click here
Riddle 4 : Marco Polo - click here
Riddle 5 : Christopher Columbus - click here
Riddle 6 : Leonardo Da Vinci - click here
Riddle 7 : George Washington - click here
Riddle 8 : Ludwig van Beethoven - click here
Riddle 9 : Abraham Lincoln - click here
Riddle 10 : Mohandas Gandhi - click here
Who am I? What am I? People, places, things
from around the world and throughout history.
Dictations building language skills and vocabulary.
Why use dictations? Students generally enjoy them, and they use a wide range of language skills in taking the dictation, checking their work, and then discussing the topic. Teachers find them easy-to-use.
Why use riddles? Because they are a fun challenge and call on the learners' language skills and general knowledge. They can be used with groups large and small and with individuals, and there is always the fun of competition, either with oneself or with others. The subject matter of these riddles is varied and offers anyone the opportunity to learn about fascinating people, places, and things from all around the world in the present and past.
For a full explanation of the book, review the Table of Contents and Introduction. You can also review the Sample Riddles, and then print them out and try them out in class.
Other books featuring dictation:
Great Dictations Dictations for Discussion
: Text and CD Interactive Dictations (Intermediate) : Text and 2CD's
(High-Beginner :Text and CD (High-Intermediate
to Low-Intermediate) to Advanced)