The construction of the double dactyl form of poetry, the value of creating double dactyls as a learning experience, and guidelines for instructing students in writing double dactyls are discussed. (RW)

Describes the planning and carrying-out of a debate between two upper-level French classes. Gives suggestions for each step of the preparation and performance, including some alternative possibilities. Some mention is made also of the use of debate in grades 8-10. (IFS/WGA)

LAPs are Learning Activity Packages. (DS)

Discusses the use of humor in the language classroom, and provides some sample activities in Italian. (AM)

Offers eleven examples of games for the French class which can be conducted without special materials. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Discusses the role of games in the French class, and gives examples of some possible approaches. (Text is in French.) (AM)

This paper discusses common objections to the use of small group activities in the second language classroom; advantages which outweigh these objections; and guidelines for successful implementation of these activities. Prototype small group activities are outlined in two sections. The first lists activities according to skills focus, including…

A number of devices for use in teaching foreign language conservation courses are described. Among them are hypothetical situations, group discussions, activities for improving oral comprehension, plays and skits, collective stories, dialogues, interviews, speeches, recorded songs, cartoon captions, television games, and card techniques. (RM)

Discusses the pedagogical uses, for a French class, of the following: a meteorological bulletin, seven classroom games, J. Anouilh's play "L'Alouette," and horoscopes. (AM)

Proposes the use of word games to promote the enjoyment of literature studies by second language learners. (AM)

Discusses the use of puzzles as supplementary activity in the language classroom. (AM)

This article deals with the teaching of spelling to students of foreign languages. Sample spelling exercises are given, mostly for the teaching of French. The simplest exercises involve filling in blanks with letters in response to a picture, the copying of whole words in activities such as crossword puzzles and sentences with blanks, and…

Describes various game-like activities for teaching spelling, such as anagrams, cryptograms, spelling matches. Assumes a high level of performance. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Proposes games which may be used to teach French phonology, morphology, and syntax. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Proposes language games for learning French which stress creativity. (Text is in French.) (AM)