TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE VOCABULARY THROUGH FAIRY TALES
Keywords:
Key words: Vocabulary Enhancement, Fairy Tales, Language Development, Context Clues, Read-Aloud, Word Journal, Creative Writing, Story Sequencing, Vocabulary Games, Literacy Skills, Reading Comprehension, Figurative Language, Language Acquisition, Word Mapping, Educational Techniques, Student Engagement, Repetition in Language, Contextual Learning, Critical Thinking, Word Retention, Imaginative LearningAbstract
Fairy tales, with their imaginative plots and rich language, provide an engaging
and effective medium for enhancing vocabulary skills. This article explores a variety
of techniques designed to help students expand their vocabulary by interacting with
fairy tales. These techniques include read-aloud sessions, vocabulary journals, context
clue exercises, vocabulary games, creative writing, and story sequencing. Each method
leverages the rich language of fairy tales to encourage active engagement with new
words in both context and usage. Through these strategies, learners not only acquire
new vocabulary but also improve their reading comprehension, creative writing, and
critical thinking skills. By combining language learning with the timeless appeal of
fairy tales, students can develop a deeper, more enjoyable connection with language
that supports long-term retention and language mastery.
References
The list of used literature:
1. "The Vocabulary Book: Learning and Instruction" by Michael F. Graves
2. "Vocabulary Development: A Morphological Analysis" by Robert J. Marzano
3. "Teaching Vocabulary: 50 Creative Strategies, Activities, and Games" by David A.
H. Lee
4. "The Power of Words: Teaching Vocabulary in the Early Grades" by Shannon S.
McGinnis
5. "The Role of Folklore and Fairy Tales in Teaching Vocabulary" by Lena S. Myers
(published in Journal of Language and Literacy Education)
6. "Vocabulary Acquisition from Reading: Effects of Text Type, Context, and
Frequency" by Isabel Beck, Margaret McKeown, and Linda Kucan
7. "Teaching Vocabulary in All Classrooms" by Suzanne F. Hensley
8. "The Magic of Stories: Using Fairy Tales and Folklore in the Classroom" by
Caroline McGrath
9. "The Fairy Tale Book: A Guide to Writing, Reading, and Teaching" by Aileen
Stewart
