Repurposed version of the Name Game using "Call me..." from New Horizons 2 Unit 1. Has a twist and slightly competitive edge to it. Best if you explain the grammar beforehand.
- Students will introduce themselves using "Call me..." and "I like..." but their liked thing must begin with the first letter of their name. For example, Call me Mike, I like monkeys. Call me Asami, I like apples.
- The next student will introduce themselves the same way, and then introduce EVERY student before them using "Call him...", "Call her..." and "He/She likes..." Meaning, the last student will have to introduce everyone.
- The goal is to reach the very last student and not break the chain.
- If you do this with all of your classes, keep track of which class had the longest chain. The next class, announce the winner.
EDIT: If you have a class that may take a lot of time, I suggest dividing them up into 2 or 3 even numbered teams, then timing them. The group that introduces the most people wins. Then, you can try doing it as a class if you have time.
Also, they will probably ask if they can write notes. I said the first time, try it without. Then the second time, try with. I think taking notes takes a bit more time, though.
Attached is a Powerpoint that might be helpful in explaining the game. Use if you'd like!
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Ahhh! I'm so excited to play this! I was searching for something to fit this exact grammar point and you just saved me. I'm definitely using it for my next class.
@AbbyALT Thank you! I was wracking my brain on how to use this without a simple introduction activity. After my first test class, I definitely recommend splitting the class up into teams so more students have the opportunity to use the new grammar ^_^
@AbbyALT, I was hesitant at first, but what a success this turned out to be.
The kids took to it really well and he had a lot of laughs. Thank you so much for this.