•  Defining Jargon & Other Difficult Words • 5

Workplace Document 001

Here are some engaging hands-on activities for adult learners to practice Defining Jargon & Other Difficult Words in Workplace Documents, along with a materials list:

Hands-On Activities

1. Jargon Matching Challenge
   
   

   • Activity: Participants match workplace jargon and difficult words with their definitions, reinforcing comprehension.

   • Materials:

     • Printed jargon and difficult word cards.

     • Sorting trays for categorization.

2. Context Clue Exploration
   
   

   • Activity: Participants analyze workplace documents and use surrounding words to infer the meaning of unfamiliar jargon.

   • Materials:

     • Sample workplace texts (emails, reports, manuals).

     • Highlighters and pens.

3. Word Meaning Sorting Task
   
   

   • Activity: Participants categorize words based on their meanings, using context clues to determine definitions.

   • Materials:

     • Word cards with sentences.

     • Sorting trays for categorization.

4. Tech Term Research Exercise
   
   

   • Activity: Participants research and define common tech terms used in their industry, creating a reference guide.

   • Materials:

     • Workplace vocabulary lists.

     • Sticky notes for annotation.

5. Real-World Application Scenarios
   
   

   • Activity: Participants analyze workplace policies or training manuals to extract key jargon and difficult words.

   • Materials:

     • Sample workplace documents.

     • Spreadsheet software (optional).

Explore more workplace literacy strategies here and additional interactive teaching methods here.

Materials List

• Paper: Worksheets, flashcards, word lists.

• Writing Tools: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters.

• Scenario Cards: Pre-written jargon and difficult word identification challenges.

• Sorting Trays: For organizing different types of workplace terms.

• Reference Guides: Workplace manuals, industry glossaries.

These activities make jargon recognition and difficult word comprehension practical and engaging in workplace scenarios.