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Question
An activity:
Speak fast, think faster ! Form groups of 4-6. Discuss each of the following topics. Then each person in the group should choose a topic and speak about it for one minute. Try to say as many sentences as you can in that time.
What may happen...
I may study... A bird may fly into the classroom. The Principal may call me... It may rain... A dog may chase a cat... A king may lose his kingdom... My friend may give me a storybook to read... Mother may make idlis today...’ etc.
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Solution
Instructions:
- Form Groups: Divide the class into groups of 4-6 students.
- Discuss Topics:
- I may study...
- A bird may fly into the classroom.
- The Principal may call me...
- It may rain...
- A dog may chase a cat...
- A king may lose his kingdom...
- My friend may give me a storybook to read...
- Mother may make idlis today...
- Choose a Topic: Each group member picks one topic.
- Speak for One Minute: Take turns to speak on your chosen topic for one minute. Try to say as many sentences as possible within that time.
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