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Divide the students into groups of five. They sit in a circle. They choose one object of daily use such as a bag, wallet, box, etc. The group leader writes four sentences about it. - English (Second/Third Language)

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Divide the students into groups of five. They sit in a circle. They choose one object of daily use such as a bag, wallet, box, etc. The group leader writes four sentences about it.

  • I have found a ______
  • It’s (colour)
  • It’s (shape)
  • It has a ______
  • I found it (place where it was found)

Others, too, write four sentences each.

  • • I’ve lost a ______
  • It’s (colour)
  • It’s (shape)
  • It has a ______
  • • I lost it (place where it was lost)

They all open read their lines, beginning with the group leader. The player whose description matches the group leader’s the most gets the object.

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Group Leader: Alright, everyone, let's play a game with this pen I found. Here are my four sentences about it:

Here are my four sentences about it:

  1. I have found a pen.
  2. It’s blue.
  3. It’s cylindrical.
  4. It has a cap.
  5. I found it near the library.

Player 1: Here are my sentences:

  1. I’ve lost a pen.
  2. It’s black.
  3. It’s slim.
  4. It has my name on it.
  5. I lost it in the cafeteria.

Player 2: My turn:

  1. I’ve lost a pen.
  2. It’s blue.
  3. It’s short.
  4. It has a chewed cap.
  5. I lost it near the library.

Player 3: Here’s mine:

  1. I’ve lost a pen.
  2. It’s red.
  3. It’s cylindrical.
  4. It has a brand logo.
  5. I lost it in my locker.

Player 4: And mine:

  1. I’ve lost a pen.
  2. It’s blue.
  3. It’s cylindrical.
  4. It has a cap.
  5. I lost it near the library.

Group Leader: Great! Let's compare. Player 4's description matches mine the closest, so the pen goes to Player 4.

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