Me Neither! – Practicing Agreement with Negative Statements in ESL– Free Printable PDFs
Me Neither!
Me Neither!
Helping students practice agreeing with negative statements is an important skill in English conversation. This fun and interactive classroom activity encourages students to engage in real-life discussions while improving their grammar and speaking fluency.
Preparation
Before class, print out a worksheet for each student. The worksheet should contain a list of incomplete negative statements, such as:
- I’m not very interested in politics.
- I have never been to Australia.
- I don’t enjoy waking up early.
Each sentence should have a blank space where students can personalize their responses.
How to Run the Activity
Step 1: Introduce the Grammar Rule
- Write the following structure on the board:
Neither / Nor + Auxiliary Verb + Subject- Examples:
- I don’t like coffee. → Neither do I.
- She hasn’t traveled abroad. → Nor have I.
- Examples:
- Give students practice by stating negative statements aloud and asking them to respond correctly.
Step 2: Completing the Worksheet
- Give each student a worksheet and ask them to complete the sentences with information that is true for them.
- Explain that their goal is to find classmates who agree with their statements.
Step 3: Moving Around the Classroom
- Students walk around the room and read their sentences to different classmates.
- If a classmate agrees with their negative statement, they should respond using an appropriate phrase:
- Neither am I!
- Nor do I!
- The student who agrees writes their name in the second column of the worksheet.
- If a classmate disagrees, they should share their own negative statement and see if the first student agrees with it.
Step 4: Follow-Up Discussion
- Encourage follow-up questions for deeper conversation.
- Why don’t you like sports?
- When did you stop playing video games?
- Once students have filled their worksheets, gather the class for a feedback session.
- Discuss the most common and surprising agreements found in the activity.
Why This Activity Works
Encourages real-life communication
Improves fluency with negative agreement structures
Helps students build confidence in speaking
Fosters classroom interaction and fun discussions
Try this engaging ESL speaking activity and watch your students improve their ability to agree and disagree in English!
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