Games Games are a constant means of practice and reinforcement of the target language. They are important for motivation and for relaxation and enjoyment. Games may also be used to assess the progress of the students if the linguistic requirements of the game correspond to the learning objectives. Use of Puppets Most beginning Core French resource materials at the elementary level supply a puppet for classroom use. This puppet, or one of the teacher's own invention, can be very useful in presenting, using, and reinforcing the language elements of the Core French program.
Students are much less inhibited when talking with a puppet, and their motivation is enhanced.
With themes like clothing, colours, health, parts of the body etc., the puppet can be easily involved in the presentation or re-use of vocabulary. Teachers are reminded to keep the age and maturity level of their students in mind when making the decision of whether or not to use a puppet. Stories, Tales and Legends Folk tales and legends form part of the cultural heritage of every linguistic group. As such they will be an important part of any class which aims at teaching culture as well as language. They are especially useful for students because of their imaginative content and liberal use of fantasy.