My ESL students had just finished a study unit titled "How did you do that?" where they learned all about how to give good instructions. The grammar unit attached to this was based on verb recognition and how to write imperative sentence.
The assignment:
To choose an activity they are already familiar with and write their class mates instructions on how to do it. This was followed by presentations.
I got all sorts of interesting ideas like magic tricks (one of which was more of a comedy skit), making a hotdog, frying eggs (where the pan was heated on the stove top for 5 minutes... just to make sure) and lots of origami!
Presentations were great! From videos to power points to demonstrations. All students performed well.
The best part was: the three students who gave origami instructions then combined their three creations to make a team project. By the end of class each of us left with a paper chinese hat, worn by a paper penguin who was sailing in a paper boat.
It was great!! And loads of fun for everyone involved!
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