IDOLS AND STARS – Communication Activity. Fostering Fluent Communication: Vibrant Activities for ESL Classrooms Across Grade Levels
IDOLS AND STARS – 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!
IDOLS AND STARS
DESCRIPTION
It helps tremendously to know the names of a few teen idol singers, stars, and sports celebrities.
The students will be surprised and impressed that you know and are interested in the same things as they are. Even by just mentioning a few names, you can quickly inject some enthusiasm into a class.
It is possible to structure whole classes by substituting the information you have on the stars for the usual textbook information. Or tap your creativity; dream up such possibilities as playing the “True/False”, or “Who Am I” games with data on the idols.
One thing to remember is that the information should be current.
In any case, a quick search on the Internet can provide you with current pictures, posters, and information.
Materials
Two large pieces of poster-board; markers (or blackboard and chalk).
Procedure:
First, divide the class into two teams. Choose one person from Team 1. That person must select one category, either Boys, Girls, or Cartoons. Then the same person selects one name from the category he or she has chosen. Lastly, the student must choose either a 10, 20, or 50-point question.
Explain that 10-point questions are the easiest and 50-point questions are the most difficult. After selecting the question, the students listen while the teacher reads it out loud. Then, the team (as a group) can have a minute or two to discuss the answer, but the student whom the teacher originally chose should give the answer. If the answer is correct, the team receives the corresponding number of points. If it is not correct, the corresponding number of points is subtracted as a penalty.
Variations
If one team is way ahead of the other, make the 50-point questions worth more. Make deals with the students. On the bottom of either the “Boys” or “Girls” card, enter your own name and make up some questions about yourself. After all, ALTs are stars, too! It’s a good way to see if the
students understood your self-introduction
IDOLS AND STARS – Application:
This game works well with 2nd and 3rd year junior high school students. Use bright colours when making the cards. Be sure that they are legible. Pictures of the stars pasted next to their names make it even more fun.
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