Task Description

Popcorn is a word generation task that gives pupils the opportunity to respond to what they have heard, read or viewed. Words that are generated are noted so that they can be used for further oracy or writing tasks.

This activity supports:

  • vocabulary linked with the stimulus

  • observation skills, for example, spotting their word on the paper or board

  • recall of information

This activity can be done by:

  • whole class

Resources:

  • large sheet of paper and pens