An Example For Putting Multiple Intelligences Together to Teach English

Multiple intelligence theory is great, but how to put multiple intelligence to use in the English language learning classroom? Here is an example of a lesson focusing on the use of expressions of quantity. Each exercise in the lesson focuses on a different type of intelligence. You can use them together if dividing students into small groups according to their type of intelligence , or with the whole class by applying more than one type.

Aim: Focus on expressions of quantity used with countable and uncountable nouns

Activity: Focus on using multiple intelligences

Level: intermediate

Outline:

• Verbal / Linguistic Intelligence: Ask students a variety of questions using how much and how many. Discuss the differences between the two and explain countable and uncountable nouns and the role each plays in using expressions of quantity.
• Visual / Spatial Intelligence: Provide students with a number of magazines. Ask them to cut out pictures and match to expressions of quantity such as 'a few', 'a little', 'a number of', etc.
• Logical Intelligence: Provide a list of expressions of quantity. Divide the list into three columns, one with expressions of quantity used only in the singular with uncountable nouns, another with countable nouns, and the third with expressions quantity that can be used for both countable and uncountable nouns. On another piece of paper, provide a list of common nouns. Ask students to use an expression of quantity with each noun.
• Kinesthetic Intelligence: Place countable and uncountable objects around the room, ask students to take objects and place them under categories. You can use either individual expressions of quantity, or two categories: countable nouns / uncountable nouns.
• Musical Intelligence: Use a grammar chant to help out through repetition. 
• Interpersonal: Provide students with some imaginary items which are both countable and uncountable. Ask students to barter for these items using expressions of quantity. For example: I'll give you a few apples for some milk.