Rock Paper Scissors Talk. COMEDIAN EDITION! Games and Activities to Energise the Language Classroom for Junior High School
Rock Paper Scissors Talk
Energising Language Classroom Activities for Junior High School: A Teacher’s Guide
Junior high school students often find language classes challenging, but as a language teacher, you have the power to transform these challenges into engaging learning experiences. Classroom activities are the key to achieving this transformation. These activities not only make learning enjoyable but also foster a deeper understanding of the language, leading to improved fluency and proficiency. In this blog post, we will explore a diverse range of innovative and interactive language classroom activities designed specifically for junior high school students. Whether you’re looking to enhance vocabulary retention, boost conversational skills, or make grammar lessons more enjoyable, this guide will provide you with a rich array of strategies to create a dynamic and effective learning environment for your students. Let’s embark on this journey to energize your language classroom and inspire your students to become passionate language learners.
Rock Paper Scissors Talk
Target Group: All grades
Difficulty Level: Conversational
Activity Objective: To practice modifying adjectives in different degrees
Rock Paper Scissors Talk – Procedure
Students do “Rock Paper Scissors” and the number of fingers they throw determines their conversation. They discuss various comedians and how funny they think they are (e.g. “very funny,” “kind of funny,” “not very funny,” etc.). For example, if both students throw scissors, that’s a total of 4 fingers; they look at the number 4 and what degree of “funny” that indicates, and share their thoughts.
Materials and Preparation
The “Rock Paper Scissors” Talk worksheet lists possible finger combinations (0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10) that correspond to varying degrees of funniness, with blanks for students to fill in the name of a comedian they think corresponds to that degree.
Suggestions and Advice
Students will need some time to fill in the names of comedians and practice in their seats, but during the activity you can let them wander around the classroom and talk to whoever they please (depending on how rowdy the class is). I’ve generally found that students enjoy talking about
comedians or celebrities, but this game can be changed to discuss any topic you like (for example: “I think curry is SO delicious!”). This can also be adjusted for a higher level by including a followup question (“Why?”) or having the students agree or disagree with their partner’s opinion.
Energising Language Classroom Activities for Junior High School
In the world of language teaching, fostering a love for learning and effective communication is our ultimate goal. By implementing these engaging classroom activities for junior high school students, you are not only enhancing their language skills but also creating an environment where curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm thrive. As we wrap up our exploration of these energizing language activities, remember that your role as a teacher is invaluable, and your dedication to making language learning exciting and impactful is what sets the stage for your students’ future success.
So, continue to innovate, adapt, and personalize these activities to suit the unique needs and interests of your students. Watch as their confidence soars, their vocabulary expands, and their ability to communicate fluently grows. With your guidance and these engaging activities in your teaching toolbox, you are well on your way to inspiring a new generation of confident and capable language learners. The journey to language proficiency may be challenging, but with your passion and these activities, it is always an exciting one.
Happy teaching!
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