AoN Appendix 2.

Introductory activity Spot the difference

See AoN challenge 2.
This approach is designed to introduce what can be a relatively tedious, though
vitally important, skill that learners need to develop if they are to step up from
Entry level 3 to key skill Level 1.
The approach provides the opportunity for serious learning to take place in a
light-hearted and fun way, particularly for learners who require the stimulation of
active and visual approaches.
Timing30 minutes
Resources
Pictures, charts, objects, text, subject-related materials.
Mini whiteboards and pens or another method of making notes. Stopwatch.
There are many internet sites with Spot the difference images.
How to deliver
Set up a carousel of activities three tables as suggested below:
Table 1: Two apples or two bananas
Table 2: Spot the difference between two pictures (see page 2)
Table 3: Spot the difference between two bar charts (see page 3)
or objects, pictures, texts, etc as appropriate for your learners.
Process
Introduce the topic and context. Explain that we need to be observant in many
areas of our lives. Discuss this in contexts appropriate to your learners. Explain
that to practise this skill they are going to look at the differences between a
range of objects to help develop concentration and focus.
Split the learners into pairs and allocate each pair to a table (more than one pair
may start on the same table). Each pair will need either a whiteboard or paper
on which to record their observations.
Learners work in pairs to identify and write down as many differences between
the two subjects as they can in 3 minutes.
After this time, pairs move to the next table on the carousel and repeat the
process until each group has been to all three tables.
Learners return to their original groups for the feedback session. Ask each group
the number of differences they found for each pair of objects (table) and to
display their list to the rest of the group. (This reduces the chance of cheating.)
For each pair of objects (table), start with the group with the smallest number of
differences and ask them to describe those they observed (these can be noted
down by the teacher on a whiteboard or flip-chart for later discussion). Continue
until all groups have contributed; do not allow duplication.
Ask learners what skills they feel they have used and where they may be able
to use them again.
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Spot the difference between two pictures

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Spot the difference between two bar charts

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