Activity

Do you call Koopa Bowser?

Students guess Mario characters' English names with SVOO grammar

Based on Brendon Gettman's "We Call It Bowser" activity (https://www.altopedia.net/activities/568-we-call-it-bowser)

After passing out worksheets, use the Powerpoint to show students that not all characters have the same name in English and Japanese. They should be able to guess Koopa's name pretty easily. Then have the students guess the Japanese character matching each English name on the worksheet, then asking the teacher. If they're right, they get a point.

Alternatively, you can use this as a speaking activity warmup without the worksheets.

Files:
Small files
  • Call Them Mario Characters.docx (415 KB)
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  • Call Them Mario Characters.pptx (55 MB)
  • 4
    Submitted by chillyquill May 27, 2022 Estimated time: 20-30 min.
    Inspired by We Call It Bowser
    1. Beestonian July 11, 2024

      The powerpoint was sorely needed, thank you.

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