Memory game
From Akita Wiki
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This is a simple memory game to practice using prepositions and “There is/are ~” (2nd year JHS). You could also use it to practice 1st year JHS prepositions (“X is in/on/under Y.”). You need to prepare a picture with lots of objects in different locations. I found a picture of a room online and then used an image editing program (GIMP) to add more clipart images. Adding a few strange objects in unlikely places may help the students to remember them! You can also find pre-made pictures online. I played using the rules below and my students really enjoyed it, but you can adapt the rules however you want!
The Rules
- Divide the class into groups of 4.
- Give each group a copy of the picture, face down.
- Students turn over the picture and look at it for 30 seconds, memorizing the contents of the room. Encourage them to think about what (and how many) objects they can see and where they are.
- After 30 seconds (or whatever you deem appropriate), take away the picture and hand out writing sheets.
- Groups have 5-10 minutes to write down as many sentences about the picture using “There is/are” and correct prepositions.
- Award points for each correct sentence. If you want, you can give more points for original sentences, take away points for incorrect spelling, and so on. Give prizes to the winning group(s).
- Optional: After writing, each group nominates a speaker and all the speakers stand up. Students put up their hands to read one sentence from their sheet and sit down. They can’t repeat a sentence another group has already said. When all students have sat down, repeat with a new speaker in each group.
