CHATTERBOX
Chatterbox is an excellent activity for developing both speaking and listening skills. Designed to be done in pairs, one person chooses a numbered box to open. They respond to this conversation starter and then pass it over to their partner. It is important to explain to the students that the boxes are there to help promote engaging discussions, and they should not aim to rush through them. The importance of asking follow-up questions is also something to point out.
SPOT THE FIB
You get six fun facts, but one of them is a fib. Students pair up to figure out which one it is. This activity helps promote speaking and listening skills, and critical thinking skills.
The fib is the Great Wall of China
The fib is Switzerland’s steps
The fib is blue whale hearts
The fib is the goldfish
The fib is tea cups having two handles
The fib is dice beetles
The fib is the computer mouse
The fib is chewing gum
The fib is lightning never striking twice
The fib is rugby teams and the number 13
The fib is birds not being able to fly backwards (hummingbird)
The fib is bulls being angered by red
NAME 5
Students work in pairs to name 5 things that satisfy the topic revealed in the box.
