QUIZ GAME – Communication Activity. Fostering Fluent Communication: Vibrant Activities for ESL Classrooms Across Grade Levels
QUIZ GAME – Communication Activity
Fostering Fluent Communication: Vibrant Activities for ESL Classrooms Across Grade Levels
Effective communication is a cornerstone of language acquisition, and in our journey together, we’ll delve into creative and interactive strategies crafted to amplify spoken language skills. Whether you’re a dedicated educator seeking fresh ideas to enliven your ESL classroom or a student eager to refine your English communication abilities, this post serves as your guide to fostering effective verbal expression through innovative activities.
From lively games and role-playing exercises tailored for elementary learners to nuanced discussions and real-world communication scenarios for junior high and senior high school students, our curated activities cater to the diverse needs of ESL classrooms. Get ready to infuse energy into your language lessons and witness the transformative power of engaging communication activities that transcend traditional language instruction.
So, let’s dive into this exploration of language and communication together, unraveling a tapestry of activities that will inspire and elevate language skills across different age groups. Whether you’re at the beginning of your language-learning journey or seeking advanced strategies, this blog post has something for everyone.
Let the journey towards fluent communication in the ESL classroom begin!
QUIZ GAME
DESCRIPTION
Divide the class into teams and ask the following questions, awarding points for correct answers.
Japanese History
a) Name one ancient capital of Japan.
b) Name the period that Japan was closed to the world.
c) Who wrote the Genji Monogatari?
d) What was the period between 794 and 1185 called?
e) What title did Yoritomo give himself?
f) What prefecture was the last to join Japan?
g) Who is the person on the 1000 yen bill?
Answers: a) Kyoto; b) “sakoku”; c) Murasaki Shikibu; d) Heian 794-1185; e) “seitai shogun”,
f) Okinawa; g) Natsume Soseki
Sports
a) What game has 4 bases, a pitcher and catcher, a ball and a bat?
b) What game is played with long sticks with nets on the end of them, small balls and a field?
c) What game uses a flat disk which is thrown from person to person?
d) What sport uses snowy mountains?
e) What sport uses heavy weights and chalk?
f) What sport is Akebono known for?
Answers: a) baseball; b) lacrosse; c) frisbee; d) skiing, snowboarding; e) weightlifting;
f) sumo
Animals
a) From which animal does beef come?
b) From which animal does wool come?
c) What animal does Harry Potter keep?
d) What animal is black and white and eats bamboo?
e) What animal is large, gray, and has a long nose?
f) What is the tallest animal in the world? biggest?
Answers: a) cow; b) sheep; c) owl; d) panda; e) elephant; f) giraffe, blue whale
Food
a) From which fruit are wines produced?
b) What is cheese made from?
c) Name one type of sushi that started in the U.S.A.
d) Which fruit is red outside and white inside?
e) In the U.S., what kind of meat is eaten on Thanksgiving Day?
f) Which fruit is New Zealand famous for?
Answers: a) grapes; b) milk; c) California Roll; d) apple; e) turkey; f) kiwifruit
Materials
Quiz
QUIZ GAME – REMARKS
As an alternative play this game in the “Jeopardy” style i.e. give the answers to the students and have them think of the questions.
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