The Lost Dictionary 

Paula Barrientos, Min Cabello, Mina Faig, Alba Reverte i Marina Sáez

In this activity, students explore a 360º interactive map created with ThingLink to review English vocabulary and grammar learned throughout the term. As they navigate through four themed rooms, they read clues, follow short illustrated instructions, and complete fun language challenges to recover “The Magic Dictionary.” This immersive treasure-hunt style activity integrates reading, writing, and communication skills while reinforcing previously learned content in an engaging digital environment.

• Target Age: 4th grade: 10 years old 

• Target Language Level (based on CEFR): A1+ → A2 

• Location: Indoors

Reception

• LISTENING TO AUDIO MEDIA AND RECORDINGS: Can understand and extract the essential information from short, recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.

• READING FOR INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT  → Can understand information given in illustrated brochures and maps, e.g. the principal attractions of a city or area. 

• READING INSTRUCTIONS → Can understand short written instructions illustrated step by step (e.g. for installing new technology). 

Communicative Language Competences 

• GENERAL LINGUISTIC RANGE  → Has a repertoire of basic language, which enables him/her to deal with everyday situations with predictable content, though he/she will generally have to compromise the message and search for words.  

• VOCABULARY RANGE → Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, everyday transactions involving familiar situations and topics.  

In preparation for the activity, the teacher must create a ThingLink account (approximately 10–15 minutes) and design the 360º interactive map with the four themed rooms, images, and language tasks (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on content and media used). Once the activity is ready, the teacher should test the links and interactive elements to ensure smooth navigation (about 15–20 minutes). Finally, the teacher shares the access link with students via the school platform or classroom devices before the lesson (around 5 minutes).

• Link to Thinglink

• Equipment: one laptop per pair

• Worksheets

• Individual Assessment

• Teacher instructions

Thinkling

Worksheets

Self-Assessment

Teacher Instructions

(Estimated duration: one session of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. If needed, part of another session can be used to complete the self-assessment.)

Pre-task (25 minutes)

Main task (35-40 minutes)

Post-task (20 minutes)