Teaching vocabulary to sixth graders through games

This study examines the application of teaching English through vocabulary games to sixth graders and the effects on students? motivation within this method. The resources and games that are used in teaching English vocabulary classes to sixth graders were researched and the effects of these games on teaching English are presented. Research provides a method to effectively implement the use of vocabulary games, which serve to enrich English language classes. The activities and methods that are indicated at this study will enlighten individuals who study this area. In the first chapter, the background and purpose of the study are presented. The statement of the problem and research questions are offered in this chapter, which is associated with the operational definitions and limitations of the study. The second chapter includes the literature review section of the study, including vocabulary definitions and teaching vocabulary. Moreover, this chapter provides information about young learners and games, types of games, as well as the advantages of games. Chapter three provides information about the methodology of the thesis, including: the design, participants, instrumentation and the procedure of the study. In other words, where and when was the research applied and which students and evaluation methods were chosen. The games, tests, questionnaire and reading texts are also included in this chapter. The last chapter provides information about the data analysis and evaluation, with results of the tests. This chapter also includes the conclusions and discussions of the study. This study also has an appendix which consists of the questionnaire, reading texts and the pre/post tests applied in this thesis.