Abstract
The Place of Games in Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary Activities (Sample of 5th Grade Textbooks)
Turkish Language lesson exists at all levels of elementary curriculum. Grammar education and vocabulary enhancement activities are the most common acquisitions at elementary level. The first part of elementary level is consisted of students aged between 6–11, second part of students between 11–15. Elementary education starting at the age when students are fond of playing games continue until adolescence. These students acquire what they learn through games more easily and keep them in their memories for long. Some activities are organized to this end, and these activities draw attention of students, in turn, the learning process is faster as the attention level of students is quite high. When we study the game samples in Turkish Language textbooks, we will see that they are not adequate. The function of games in teaching grammar and vocabulary enhancement activities should be increased by having new games, so learning will be more efficient and permanent.
Keywords
Games, vocabulary enhancement activities, grammar education.