VISUALS

VISUALS: hey have a variety of uses: for example, the illustration of colours; placed in, on, under, behind an object such as a box they can demonstrate the meaning of prepositions; they can be used to show word stress - one rod for each

syllable in the word with a taller, different coloured rod to mark the stressed syllable.

They often illustrate meaning more directly and quickly than through verbal

explanation-they cut down unnecessary teacher talking time.

They attract the students' attention and aid concentration.

• stimulate discussion                                                                      

Finding and storing visuals It is never too early to start collecting material that you think might be useful to show in class.

• You can spend some time preparing visuals to keep and use again and you can also make effective use of quick board sketches. You can ask the students to find visuals as part of their homework. They can be asked to bring in a photo of themselves when little or a member of their family, an advertisement they find interesting, even a favourite object. 
• Showing visuals When showing a visual make sure that: . it is big enough to be seen.
• you display a visual by sticking it to the board, on the wall or on a notice board.