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for teaching English to adolescents and adults.so that, i will share with all of you (ideas of using conversation question materials).
Conversation Questions
The sets of conversation questions at ESL
are intentionally formatted into tables to allow you to produce sets of cards
for conversation practice. Print the page, copy onto cardstock if possible,
then cut up the questions. If you don't have cardstock available, you might
want to take the time to glue the questions to index cards (one question per
card). This will produce a durable set of question cards that you can use again
and again.
Small Groups
Time: 45-60 minutes
Directions: This is a no-brainer. Copy the cards on to
cardstock (if available) or paper. Cut them up. Divide the class into
small groups. Give a complete set of cards to each group. The cards go
in the middle of the group, face down. One student chooses a card and
asks another student in the group. Students should be instructed to
answer and add to the reponse. You walk around and assist and monitor.
Write down grammatical mistakes that you hear. Then, use the last 10
minutes of the class period to put some of these mistakes on the board
for error correction with the class.
Card Exchange
Time: 30-45 minutes
Directions: This is a great activity for a class of
at least eight students; the more students you have, the better it
works. Give each student a card. Each of the cards should have a
different question on it, but if you have a really big class, you could
double up on questions. Students stand up and each find someone to ask
their question to. They take turns asking and answering the questions in
their new-found pairs. Then, they exchange cards and find another
partner, and the process repeats. Even if a student is asked the same
question more than once, no big deal; someone else who hasn't heard the
answer is usually asking it.
Note: If you write your own questions, they
shouldn't simply elicit a yes/no answer; the idea of the activity is
interesting conversation.
Surveys
Time: approximately 45 minutes
Directions: Distribute one card per student. (If you
have a large class, you can either have students work in pairs or you
could divide the class in two and use two sets of cards.) Instruct
students that they are going to walk around the room and survey seven of
their classmates on their question. Encourage them to develop their own
follow-up questions. They may take notes as they listen to their
classmates' responses. Allow around 15-20 minutes for students to
conduct their surveys. Monitor and circulate. Then, bring the class back
together and have individual students report back on their results.
Encourage group discussion.
Conversation Questions: Animals & Pets
| Are cats better pets than dogs or are dogs better pets than cats? Why?
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If you could be any animal in the world, what would you be and why? |
| Do you think it's morally acceptable for scientists to
do genetic experiments on animals? Why or why not? What about other
types of medical research?
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Do you have any pets? If so, tell about them. |
| What's the most interesting animal you've ever eaten?
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What wild animals do you find most interesting? Why? |
| If you could observe an extinct animal for an afternoon, which one would you choose and why?
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Would you like to go on an African safari? Why or why not? |
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Which animals do you think dream? Why?
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In your country, do dogs usually sleep inside or outside? |
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What pets are most popular in your country?
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How are humans like other animals? How are they different? |
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Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? Why or why not?
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How many different pets have you had over your lifetime? Which was your favorite? |
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What do you like most about going to the zoo? What about least?
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Can pets become part of a human family? |
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How can pets help people emotionally?
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What was your first pet and how did you get it? |
| Are cats better pets than dogs or are dogs better pets than cats? Why?
|
If you could be any animal in the world, what would you be and why? |
| Do you think it's morally acceptable for scientists to
do genetic experiments on animals? Why or why not? What about other
types of medical research?
|
Do you have any pets? If so, tell about them. |
| What's the most interesting animal you've ever eaten?
|
What wild animals do you find most interesting? Why? |
| If you could observe an extinct animal for an afternoon, which one would you choose and why?
|
Would you like to go on an African safari? Why or why not? |
|
Which animals do you think dream? Why?
|
In your country, do dogs usually sleep inside or outside? |
|
What pets are most popular in your country?
|
How are humans like other animals? How are they different? |
|
Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? Why or why not?
|
How many different pets have you had over your lifetime? Which was your favorite? |
|
What do you like most about going to the zoo? What about least?
|
Can pets become part of a human family? |
|
How can pets help people emotionally?
|
What was your first pet and how did you get it? |
