In this self-paced module, you’ll explore how to make Classical Chinese poetry lessons more lively and engaging using Wordwall activities, thereby enhancing student engagement, comprehension skills, and literary appreciation.
1. Guideline of Module2. Teaching Session 2.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry with Wordwall 2.2 How to Conduct Learning Games in Wordwall?3. Teaching Resources4. Create your own Wordwall Game!5. Course Feedback
*Studies show that game-based learning can increase participation and support deeper language acquisition, see Mun Pei Ng (2022) and Yen (2020).Target LearnersSecondary Chinese language teachers and pre-service teacher trainees.Problem AddressedIt aims to help teachers respond to two common challenges:Low Engagement/Interest: Students find classical poetry boring, outdated, and difficult to masterPedagogical Weakness: Traditional lecture-style teaching fails to attract student attention and motivation.Learning Outcomes1.Master the basic operations of the Wordwall platform.2.*Convert essential classical poetry content—including vocabulary and background—into gamified learning resources. 3.Able to apply a variety of Wordwall learning games to boost student engagement and motivation during poetry lessons.
Learning Pathway1. Explore WordWall's features2. Learn how to use Wordwall3.Review and download the required teaching resources 4.Complete the hands-on tasks5.submit feedback• A laptop or tablet• A Wordwall account (sign in with a email account)• KSSM Chinese Language textbookTools Needed
2.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using WordwallSample of Classical Chinese Poetry《冬夜读书示子聿》作者(author)：陆游（Lu You）古人学问无遗力，少壮工夫老始成。纸上得来终觉浅，绝知此事要躬行。The ancients pursed knowledge with all their mightMany a labor while young for a harvest when oldWhat is gleaned from the book is, in the end, only shallowTo truly know a matter requires one to practice itAdvice to My Son on a Winter Reading Night
词语 注释（meaning）遗力 不遗余力、全力以赴少壮 年轻力壮的时期工夫 努力、功夫、学问的积累纸上得来 从书本上学到的知识终 最后浅 浅薄、不深刻绝知 真正明白、彻底理解躬行 亲身实践、亲自去做Wordwall-Flash cards• Gamified & repetitive• Students can match difficult classical terms with modern meanings. • Promote active recall and self-testing of students. https://wordwall.net/resource/1031780412.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using WordwallSection A: 字词注释（Word Annotation）
词语 注释（meaning）遗力 不遗余力、全力以赴少壮 年轻力壮的时期工夫 努力、功夫、学问的积累纸上得来 从书本上学到的知识终 最后浅 浅薄、不深刻绝知 真正明白、彻底理解躬行 亲身实践、亲自去做Wordwall-Find the Match• Gamified & repetitive• Students can match difficult classical terms with modern meanings. • Promote active recall and self-testingof students.• https://wordwall.net/resource/1038357572.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using WordwallSection 1: 字词注释（Word Annotation）
2.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using WordwallSection 2 :全诗翻译（Translating poetry into modern Chinese language）古人学问无遗力古人学习知识不遗余力。少壮工夫老始成年轻时下功夫，到老年才有所成就。纸上得来终觉浅从书本上得来的知识毕竟不够完善，绝知此事要躬行要透彻地认识学习知识这件事还必须亲自实践。With the aid of Flash cards and Fill the Match, students can better grasp meanings of classical terms, thereby making the translation easier.• Modern Chinese translation makes the seemingly incomprehensible poetry accessible, serving as the essential step to master it.
2.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using WordwallSection 3 :背诵（ Memorizing the Poetry ）试着按节奏读 (read in rhythm)：古人｜学问｜无遗力，少壮｜工夫｜老始成。纸上｜得来｜终觉浅，绝知｜此事｜要躬行。• Requires students to recall and choose the missing line • Memorization more effective than just simple reading.• https://wordwall.net/resource/103177365/%E9%99%86%E6%B8%B8%E5%86%AC%E5%A4%9C%E8%AF%BB%E4%B9%A6%E7%A4%BA%E5%AD%90%E8%81%BF%E5%A1%AB%E5%85%85%E8%AF%97%E5%8F%A5• Classical Chinese poetry reflects China's philosophy, history, and moral values, it often uses concise and refined languageto create rich imagery and rhythm. • Memorization helps students appreciate these values and enhances their own writing skills.Wordwall-Complete the sentence
2.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using WordwallSection 3 :背诵（ Memorizing the Poetry ）试着按节奏读 (read in rhythm)：古人｜学问｜无遗力，少壮｜工夫｜老始成。纸上｜得来｜终觉浅，绝知｜此事｜要躬行。• Requires students to recall and rearrange the words in order • Memorization more effective than just simple reading.• https://wordwall.net/resource/103686890• Classical Chinese poetry reflects China's philosophy, history, and moral values, it often uses concise and refined languageto create rich imagery and rhythm. • Memorization helps students appreciate these values and enhances their own writing skills.Wordwall- Anagram
2.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using WordwallSection 4:作者背景与主题思想（Author Background and Theme）Author Background• 南宋伟大爱国诗人。• 一生忧国忧民、仕途坎坷。• “劝学诗”背景:当时不少读书人只会背书、不懂实践。• 诗风平实自然，常写爱国情怀、读书劝学、生活感悟。Wordwall-Quiz• Fast-paced, highly repetitive, and engaging assessments enable teachers to quickly determine student learning outcomes. • Making revision active and efficient.• https://wordwall.net/resource/103368289
2.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using WordwallSample of Classical Chinese Poetry《慈乌夜啼》作者(author)：白居易（Bai Juyi）慈乌失其母，哑哑吐哀音。昼夜不飞去，经年守故林。夜夜夜半啼，闻者为沾襟。声中如告诉，未尽反哺心。百鸟岂无母，尔独哀怨深。应是母慈重，使尔悲不任。昔有吴起者，母殁丧不临。嗟哉斯徒辈，其心不如禽。慈乌复慈乌，鸟中之曾参。The Jackdaw cries for the lost of its mother.That year it stayed at their forest home; by day and by night.Every midnight it cried, tears would run down those who heard.As if it was saying it has not taken care of its mother.Hundred of birds are without mother but only you are grieving so.Your mother’s kindness deepens your sorrow.There was general Wu Qi too busy chasing fortune to attend his mother’s funeral.These kind of humans are worse than birds.The Jackdaw is the dutiful son of birds.The Jackdaw’s Nightly Cry孝道
2.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using WordwallWordwall-Open the Box• Gamified & repetitive• Students can match difficult classical terms with modern meanings. • Promote active recall and self-testing of students. • https://wordwall.net/resource/104584959词语 注释（meaning）经年 整年、终年沾襟 眼泪沾湿衣服反哺 传说雏鸟长大后，衔食喂母鸟。引申义指子女长大后奉养父母，报答父母养育之恩。不任 不能禁受殁 死亡斯徒辈 这一类人Section A: 字词注释（Word Annotation）
2.1 Demonstration of Teaching Classical Chinese Poetry Using Wordwall《慈乌夜啼》作者(author)：白居易（Bai Juyi）慈乌失其母，哑哑吐哀音。昼夜不飞去，经年守故林。夜夜夜半啼，闻者为沾襟。声中如告诉，未尽反哺心。百鸟岂无母，尔独哀怨深。应是母慈重，使尔悲不任。昔有吴起者，母殁丧不临。嗟哉斯徒辈，其心不如禽。慈乌复慈乌，鸟中之曾参。Section 3 :背诵（ Memorizing the Poetry ）• Requires students to recall and choose the corresponding line • Suitable for longer poetry.• https://wordwall.net/resource/104584112Wordwall-Match Up
• Why use Wordwall?● Simple and user-friendly interface● Highly interactive and engaging for students● Works on laptops, tablets, and mobile phones● Supports a wide range of subjects and levelsPurpose:To build a clear understanding of Wordwall as a flexible tool for digital learning.• What is Wordwall?Wordwall is an online platform that allows teachers to easily create fun, interactive learning games. It offers more than 30 activity templates, ranging from quizzes and matching tasks to sorting games and puzzles.2.2 How to Conduct Learning Games In Wordwall
1. Log inSign in using your Wordwall account. Free and paid plans are available.2. Click “Create Activity”Go to the dashboard and select the Create Activitybutton.3. Choose a TemplateBrowse the activity types (e.g., Match Up, Quiz, Group Sort).Select the one that fits your lesson objective.4. Enter Your ContentType in your questions, answers, options, or categories.You may also upload images to support understanding.5. Click “Done”Save your activity and preview it to ensure everything works correctly.6. Share or Play2.2 How to Conduct Learning Games In Wordwall
• Keep questions clear and simpleAvoid long sentences. Make sure students can understand without confusion.• Align with curriculum goalsFollow DSKP, learning standards, and KBAT prompts. Each question should support the learning outcomes.• One idea per questionDo not combine multiple concepts in a single item. Keep it focused.• Use visuals wiselyAdd pictures or icons to help students make meaning, especially for vocabulary or concept-based tasks.• Check spelling and instructionsProofread before publishing. Clear instructions ensure smooth gameplay.2.2 How to Conduct Learning Games In Wordwall
Learning Focus Suggested Templates PurposeVocabulary Match Up, Anagram Reinforce spelling and word recognitionMeaning / Understanding Quiz, True or False Check comprehension and recallMeaning / Understanding Unjumble(Order the lines)Develop logical thinking and sentence structureMeaning / Understanding Group Sort Classify items and strengthen conceptual grouping2.2 How to Conduct Learning Games In Wordwall
3.1 Wordwall Link文言文注释（word annotation）：《冬夜读书示子聿》 https://wordwall.net/resource/103178041《慈乌夜啼》https://wordwall.net/resource/104584959全文翻译（translation poetry）：《冬夜读书示子聿》 https://wordwall.net/resource/103835757背诵（memorizing the poetry）：《冬夜读书示子聿》https://wordwall.net/resource/103177365/%E9%99%86%E6%B8%B8%E5%86%AC%E5%A4%9C%E8%AF%BB%E4%B9%A6%E7%A4%BA%E5%AD%90%E8%81%BF%E5%A1%AB%E5%85%85%E8%AF%97%E5%8F%A5《冬夜读书示子聿》 https://wordwall.net/resource/103686890《慈乌夜啼》 https://wordwall.net/resource/104584112复习（practice）：《冬夜读书示子聿》 https://wordwall.net/resource/103368289
Reference Bookhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zRgdkB_CDgIjpiG2chrIuM3Vku0pTEXj?usp=drive_link《古诗鉴赏》（Classical poetry Appreciation)Journal article about gamification application in teachinghttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12O1RsKpkS5hU-VfjHYRj3hUhRexZ9saZ?usp=drive_linkPPT slide of this Modulehttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DGMizQG5qaV23RwHtT8c0-k2kNRIXxg_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103049869100861344243&rtpof=true&sd=true1. Effectiveness of A Gamification Application in Learning Mandarin as A Second Language(2022)2. Pendekatan Gamifikasi dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Mandarin sebagai Bahasa Asing (2020)3. The Effectiveness of Wordwall Games in Enhancing Students’ Engagement(2024)4. The Influence of Word Wall on Students’ Interest and LearningOutcomes(2022)
.Website: Classical Poetry Content and Appreciation Resources古诗文网 Gushiwen (https://www.gushiwen.cn/)Usage: Provides a vast database of classical poems, including original texts, annotations, translations, appreciations, and author biographies.搜韵 Sou-yun (https://sou-yun.cn/)Usage: Helpful for teaching the \"rhythm\" and \"metrical rules\" of classical poetry, assisting students in practicing rhythmic recitation.
2. Log in Wordwall and create ONE Vocabulary Game (base on word annotation & memorization of poetry)Examples of suitable Wordwalltemplates:● Match Up● Group Sort● Anagram4.1 Task 1 ：Create your Wordwall game on the spot! Participants are required to：1. Choose ONE KSSM syllabus classical Chinese poetry. 3. Share your game with us ! OR submit the activities links below:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QjibHFmG5YSexNzoG8feNysm9IXlYv?usp=sharing
4.1 Task 1 ：Create your Wordwall game on the spot!
4.1 Task 1 ：Create your Wordwall game on the spot!
2. Create ONE Comprehension Quiz(for revision purpose)Examples of suitable Wordwalltemplates:● Quiz● Open the Box4.1 Task 2 ：Create another Wordwall gameParticipants are required to：1. Choose ONE KSSM syllabus classical Chinese poetry. 3. Submit the activities in the links below:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QjibHFmG5YSexNzoG8feNysm9IXlYv?usp=sharing
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