Abstract English as a new language for primary school students is attractive to them。 Vocabulary is the basis of learning English well, so teachers must pay close attention to vocabulary teaching in primary school English instruction。 According to the psychological characteristics of primary school students, game teaching is a useful method。 This study systematically introduces the game teaching method through the definition, classification, characteristics and previous studies of the game teaching method。 It presents the important principles of applying game teaching method and specific use of games, which demonstrates the feasibility of game teaching method in primary school English vocabulary teaching。 Moreover, the significance of game teaching method in primary school English teaching is discussed。77028

Keywords: game teaching method; vocabulary teaching; primary school; English

摘要英语对于小学生而言是一门新语言，对小学生具有一定的吸引力。词汇却是学好英语的基础，因此英语教师应该要密切关注小学中的英语词汇教学。根据小学生的心理特点，游戏教学法是一个有效的词汇教学方法。本文由游戏教学法的定义、分类，特点及现状分析等入手，系统地介绍了游戏教学法，并着重阐述了应用游戏教学法的重要原则，以及具体的游戏在课堂词汇教学中的应用。最后阐明了游戏教学法对小学英语教学的重要性及意义。

毕业论文关键词：游戏教学法；词汇教学；小学；英语

Contents

1。 Introduction 1

2。 Literature Review 1

3。 Theory and Application of Game Teaching Method in Primary School’s  English Vocabulary Teaching 3

3。1 Theory of game teaching method 3

3。2 Principles of using games 4

3。3 Specific use of games in vocabulary teaching 5

4。 The Significance of Game Teaching Method 9

4。1 Strengthening students’ interest and motivation 9

4。2 Fostering a good classroom atmosphere 9

4。3 Consolidating pupils’ English vocabulary 9

4。4 Enhancing students’ all-round abilities 10

4。5 Heightening students’ social consciousness 10

5。 Conclusion 10

Works Cited 12

1。 Introduction 

As a second language, English has become more and more important in China。 Since 2001, English teaching has been included in primary curricula and how to teach primary school students English has been greatly concerned by a great many teachers and researchers。 As we all know, most primary school students are likely to participate in English class actively due to their nature。 However, greatly influenced by the examination-oriented system for a long time, the class has always been teacher-centered, in which students play a passive role。 Therefore, students would find it difficult and boring to learn English, especially English vocabulary, which is the basis of English learning。论文网

The aim of primary English class is to stimulate students’ interest and cultivate their confidence in learning English, thereby improving their English competence。 And for teachers, the most important step to achieve this aim is to improve the quality and approach of English vocabulary teaching。 Games, as a brilliant teaching method, provide joy for children, enlighten their intelligence, and arouse pupils’ learning interest。 Accordingly, it is necessary to apply game teaching method in primary English class。 Nowadays, game teaching method has enjoyed large popularity in Chinese primary English class and has brought advantages, such as the high initiative of students, and the lively classroom atmosphere。