Hello everyone, Becky here.
Are you interested in some gossip? Read on...
Gossip is an AWESOME game that I use with many tenses and it is great for teaching any language. You will have to divide the class into 2 groups and have both sit in a separate circle. Group 1 will discuss as a group who from group 2 fits the description for each number (everybody in the group must agree upon the same person and avoid repeating the same name twice) and vice versa. (You monitor this, which is actually really fun, you're the go-between!) Then when all the blanks are filled on both sides, You will ask someone from group 1 to read number 1. Group 2 has to listen intently to what the student in group 1 is saying and for which name he/she says and then the group 2 person mentioned must say yes or no and use the first person in a complete sentence confirming or denying his/her accusation's correctness. Then I always engage students in more conversation about what they confirm or deny and tend to get some pretty funny stories once in a while. Afterwards, the student from group 2 who has confirmed or denied will read the first sentence about someone from group 1 and the activity continues that way. Insisting upon the use of complete sentences for this activity is crucial so that students actually get meaningful practice. Students everywhere love this one! Enjoy!
Group 1 talks about Group 2
1. In primary school __________________ always obeyed his parents.
2. In primary school __________________ always received good grades.
3. In primary school __________________ always fought with other kids.
4. In primary school __________________ never arrived to class on time.
5. In primary school __________________ read a lot.
Group 2 talks about Group 1
In primary school ____________________ always had boyfriends/girlfriends.
In primary school ____________________ made friends with the popular group.
In primary school ____________________ played many sports.
In primary school ____________________ wore trendy clothes.
In primary school ____________________ fought with his/her parents often.
Are you interested in some gossip? Read on...
Gossip is an AWESOME game that I use with many tenses and it is great for teaching any language. You will have to divide the class into 2 groups and have both sit in a separate circle. Group 1 will discuss as a group who from group 2 fits the description for each number (everybody in the group must agree upon the same person and avoid repeating the same name twice) and vice versa. (You monitor this, which is actually really fun, you're the go-between!) Then when all the blanks are filled on both sides, You will ask someone from group 1 to read number 1. Group 2 has to listen intently to what the student in group 1 is saying and for which name he/she says and then the group 2 person mentioned must say yes or no and use the first person in a complete sentence confirming or denying his/her accusation's correctness. Then I always engage students in more conversation about what they confirm or deny and tend to get some pretty funny stories once in a while. Afterwards, the student from group 2 who has confirmed or denied will read the first sentence about someone from group 1 and the activity continues that way. Insisting upon the use of complete sentences for this activity is crucial so that students actually get meaningful practice. Students everywhere love this one! Enjoy!
Group 1 talks about Group 2
1. In primary school __________________ always obeyed his parents.
2. In primary school __________________ always received good grades.
3. In primary school __________________ always fought with other kids.
4. In primary school __________________ never arrived to class on time.
5. In primary school __________________ read a lot.
Group 2 talks about Group 1
In primary school ____________________ always had boyfriends/girlfriends.
In primary school ____________________ made friends with the popular group.
In primary school ____________________ played many sports.
In primary school ____________________ wore trendy clothes.
In primary school ____________________ fought with his/her parents often.
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