Who Says Moo?
Saturday, December 18th, 2010
Students work together to fill out the animal sounds and family chart. Even adults get a kick out of English animal sounds!
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WarmUps and Fillers
Here are some short activities that you can do in your classroom to start your day, fill a gap, or break the ice with a new group.
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The Perfect Job Candidate
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
Students pretend to apply for a job. They take turns being the interviewer and interviewee. They donʼt know which job they are applying for.
Pit Stop!
Friday, December 10th, 2010
Students get into small groups and pretend to be on a road trip. Each “car” makes pit stops along the way. The driver decides whether or not to stop.
Predict the Story
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Students get a list of novel titles. They take guesses about the genre, characters, and plot.
Unfinished Business
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Students get together in pairs and discuss things that they started but never finished.
Speedy Tales
Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Students write chain stories with a limited amount of time. After the writing session, each student takes a turn reading a tale out loud. Learner Level: Intermediate – Advanced Theme: Storytelling Skills: Writing Time: 10-20 minutes Materials: paper and pens …
Picky Eaters
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Students pretend to be a large family sitting at the dinner table. The picky eaters make excuses for not eating their food.
Retirement Party
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Students pretend to be at a retirement party. Some pretend to be retired while others are still working. Party goers share regrets about the past as well as hopes and goals for the future.
Cup of Joe
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Students pretend to enjoy a drink at a coffee shop. They have to make small talk with strangers.
You’re Pulling My Leg
Monday, October 18th, 2010
Students take turns telling either true or made up childhood stories. The class votes on which ones are true, and the student who fools the most people is crowned Class Jester.
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