Note
I still modify the rules from time to time, and how many cards are needed to win. It is very flexible. No matter what way I play it, or if I even explain well, the students love it. I usually find something in one play through, modify and then the second round goes even better.
I'll also include the original worksheet (no card prep necessary)
Laminating Alternative: I make cards slightly smaller than standard trading card size and then put them into clear card sleeves. Since I am a trading card collector, I recycle my old broken sleeves for this purpose.
:: Play ::
Students try to collect all the items from one category. There are three categories and 4 items per category.
Target Sentences can be:
- I have # items. How many do you want?
- I have items. What do you want for your birthday?
:: Detailed Play ::
(There is pwrpnt also explaining the rules a little)
Give 12 Cards to each student
-- [Card preview](https://photos.app.goo.gl/TbnizvoCTUFjsQ1EA)
Students walk around and play paper-rock-scissors when they meet. Have the following conversation:
Loser: I have (number) (item)(s). How many (item)(s) do you want?
Winner: I want (number) (item)(s).
Loser: Ok! Here you are.
The loser must give however many cards from his deck.
- The goal is to try to collect 4 cards of each type in a particular category.
Final Note
- Sometimes the students will run out of cards. When that happens, in some cases I give them 5 more cards; other times, I just have them sit down. We'll start a new round after several students begin to run out of cards.
-- In some cases, I say to try to collect 2 or 3 cards of each item instead of 4.
-- Sometimes I do a point system using card rarity. (I do I print run and some cards appear more than others, for example the apple with the worm is very rare)
If you have the time and resources to make this card activity, it's really fun. However, I made 600 of these and it was a labor of love not for the faint of heart!! Also, if you do make it, please experiment with the rules and let us know if there's a better way than mine.