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Higher education oral communication reading strategies games
Roll an Icebreaker Question - Getting to know you activity dice discussion game
Ease the stress and spark the fun with this fantastic icebreaker game! Say goodbye to awkward introductions and hello to unforgettable connections. Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of 8 mats packed with over 250 icebreaker questions that'll have your students buzzing with excitement. Simply hit print and roll the dice to kickstart the adventure!Whether it's a dynamic duo, a lively group, or the entire class, this game adapts to any setting. Break the ice like a pro and watch the magic of gen
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Giving instructions GREAT FIRST DAY ACTIVITY TEAMWORK LEADERSHIP
This activity demonstrates the difficulties that arise when a medical professional or other professional must give instructions verbally without the assistance of anything in writing. This is an essential ability in the medical field or any field that requires relaying of instructions or orders. health science, medical, anatomy, communication disorders, speech therapy, homeschool, high school, middle school, medical terminology, pharmacology, leadership, teamwork, first day, icebreakers, intro
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Critical Thinking Mystery Activity: Murder of a Millionaire
In this fun murder mystery activity that encourages critical thinking and reading skills, students have to follow the clues to figure out who killed the rich CEO of a powerful company at his home during a dinner party. Who can figure it out especially when he was found in a locked room? With multiple plot lines, this one feels like an old Agatha Christie cozy mystery. Was it a jealous husband? A corrupt lawyer? Whodunit?This is a printable version in PDF. Looking for other versions? Click the li
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Complete Clue by Clue Critical Thinking Printable Activity Bundle
TALK FOR A MINUTE - LEVEL 1 - EFL/ESL Speaking Practice)
BETTER THAN FLASHCARDS!This Powerpoint activity makes speaking practice more fun!How do you play this game?: Students get to choose a number cloud leading them to an unknown topic in which they need to talk about for one minute. (A one minute timer is included in the PowerPoint slides, just click the "Start" button or the screen to activate it.) Who can play this game?: Anyone can play, however it is best suited for Elementary - Intermediate level EFL/ESL students. This game can be played in pai
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Distance Learning - EDITABLE PowerPoint Nonfiction Text Features Jeopardy Game
This exciting Jeopardy game is the perfect way to engage your students with learning and practicing their skills with Nonfiction Text Features! This is in Powerpoint Presentation form and is easy to utilize. All you have to do is set to slide show and PLAY!!There is a variety of rigor with these questions for students to really have to think through Nonfiction Text Features. (Digital and Print)Happy Teaching!!For optimal formatting: Download fonts PBCinnamonRaisinBagel and KG BlankSpaceSolid
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1st - 7th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Skittles Ice Breaker: A Get-to-Know-You Activity
This break-the-ice activity is great for the first week of school or anytime you want to bring your class together. You learn more about your students while they learn more about each other.
The activity is simple. Open a few bags of Skittles and give a little bit to each student. They aren't allowed to eat them until the activity starts. Your students take turns picking a Skittle and answering the question that accompanies that Skittle color. You go around the class until everyone's Skittles a
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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ESCAPE THE ROOM Fiction, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Elements
End of the Year Reviews are the perfect call for an "Escape the Room" challenge!!!
This highly engaging ESCAPE THE ROOM includes all these higher-level comprehension, strategies, and skills covering over ELA 30 standards!
You can use this activity to review fiction strategies & non-fiction elements!
The best part? USE YOUR OWN BOOK OR TEXT!
• sequence
• making predictions
• figurative language
• problem and solutions
• text connections
• ask and answer questions
• summarize
• different end
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2nd - 8th, Higher Education
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Party Quirks for Kids, Teens, & Adults (Drama, ESL, Grade 4-12, Adult Education)
Party Quirks has quickly become mine & my students' favorite game to play when we have spare time or as a reward. Technically, this is considered a drama game, but I am not a drama teacher! I have used this with my ESL students (older kids, teens, & adults) for conversation practice, as well as my 4th and 5th grade students to get them out of their shells and to have fun! They love it every time we play and there are always smiles & giggles throughout the game. Recommended age: 10+.Q
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Critical Thinking Mystery Activity: The Perfect Crime
In this engaging mystery activity, students have to follow the clues to figure out how a woman killed her husband without anyone suspecting anything! In fact, it's unclear whether or not she did anything wrong at all? Can they follow the clues and use their critical thinking skills and reading strategies to figure it out!This is a PDF Printable copy that works well for a small group activity in a face-to-face classroom. Click here for the PowerPoint version. Or Click here for the Google Slides
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Complete Clue by Clue Critical Thinking Printable Activity Bundle
Time Connectives Game. A3 size. Make up sentences
Time Connectives Game .A3 size board game .
When a player lands on a space s/he must make up a sentence to include the word/s in the space . eg "After lunch" could become "After lunch we played in the park"
The gameboard has pictures of everyday activities ,routines, actions,places , etc as visual aids so children with word finding difficulties or memory issues can think of sentences to make .
Suitable for ESL,EFL,SEN and speech and language therapy, language development.
This work is licen
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Phonic Decoding Syllabication Card Game - Mission to Mars
As a Reading Specialist, I work with students who struggle with decoding and syllabication or breaking words into manageable chunks. Practicing nonsense words is a proven strategy for improving this skill. Poor decoders can be second-language learners: ELL or ELD, know less vocabulary, get lost within words, use onset only and guess at the rest of the word, or simply timid readers.
While playing this game children play independently and don’t worry about getting the word correct, they just want
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3rd - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Talk for a Minute or Two - IELTS EDITION (EFL/ESL Speaking Practice)
Modeled around Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Examination, this Powerpoint activity makes speaking practice more fun in an animated way! What topics does it cover?:The topics on the slides include "Describe.... "- a job you would like to have.- a holiday you would like to go on.- a film you found interesting.- a typical day at work, school, or college.- a TV or radio programme you enjoyed when you were a child.- a teacher who has influenced you in your education. - an important decision you had t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Secret Santa Logic Puzzle: A Clue by Clue Critical Thinking Game
Enjoy this holiday-themed logic puzzle that gets students using critical thinking skills. Five friends have a Secret Santa party. Can your students follow the clues to figure out which gift everyone got and who their Secret Santa was? Perfect for practicing using process of elimination, evaluating evidence, deducing, and mathematical reasoning.This logic puzzle makes a great warm-up activity, filler, or fast finishers activity. It can also be a fun holiday game. Or fit into a unit on critical th
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Holiday Mysteries and Puzzles Bundle: Four Critical Thinking Activities
TALK FOR A MINUTE... by describing a picture! (EFL/ESL Speaking Practice)
This Powerpoint activity makes speaking practice more fun!How do you play this game?: Students get to choose a number cloud leading them to an unknown picture in which they need to talk about for one minute. Have them give descriptive details and/or their personal feelings about it.(A one minute timer is included in the PowerPoint slides, just click the "Start" button or the screen to activate it.) Who can play this game?: Anyone can play, however it is best suited for Elementary - Intermediate
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Philosophy Lesson Plan: Philosophy Chairs Game
Philosophers throughout time have contributed to forward thinking and to the development of government, psychology principles, and more. This game helps students build their foundational knowledge of the following 10 philosophers: Great Thinkers in Philosophy Chairs Game (Historically significant thinkers) Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC): A student of Plato’s academy, he argued no metaphysical form exists without evidence of real substance. His works cover many categories, including physics, theater,
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FREE Roll an Icebreaker Question 1 mat - A Getting to Know You Game with Dice!
Ease the stress and spark the fun with this fantastic icebreaker game! Say goodbye to awkward introductions and hello to unforgettable connections. Simply hit print and roll the dice to kickstart the adventure!Whether it's a dynamic duo, a lively group, or the entire class, this game adapts to any setting. Break the ice like a pro and watch the magic of genuine connections unfold. Get ready to transform the way you and your students build bonds!✅ This resource only includes 1 mat. Check out the
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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THE AMAZING RACE: HOW TO GUIDE FOR ANY SUBJECT, NOVEL, OR UNIT OF STUDY!
Updated June 2019 with fixed spelling error and new format!Are you looking for something to engage your students before or during your unit of study?This activity is great way to engage your students and to get them excited is through playing in-class games and working together to accomplish new challenges. It is engaging, exciting, and interactive between students. This will involve movement, team work, and critical thinking. This is a How-To packet to help YOU plan, navigate, and make this les
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Distance Learning Critical Thinking Mystery: Millionaire Murder Google Slides
In this fun murder mystery activity for Google Slides, students have to follow the clues to figure out who killed the rich CEO of a powerful company at his home during a dinner party. Who can figure it out especially when he was found in a locked room? With multiple plot lines, this one feels like an old Agatha Christie cozy mystery. Was it a jealous husband? A corrupt lawyer? Whodunit?This product only includes the Google Slides VersionClick the links below to purchase other versions separatel
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Critical Thinking Mystery Activity: Empty Bank
In this fun mystery activity that encourages discussion and critical thinking, students have to solve an odd riddle--why did 10 police drive up to a bank and surround it in the middle of the night, even though no one was inside! Can your students follow the clues to figure out what happened? They'll need to use logic and close reading to figure it out! The PowerPoint format makes it easy to share face-to-face in class or in online classes, distance learning, or remote learning (whatever we're c
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Complete Clue by Clue Critical Thinking Printable Activity Bundle
Winter Holiday Christmas Movies Puzzles
FREE! Decipher the context clues and symbols to figure out the words to famous Christmas movie titles, such as:
Elf
Night Before Christmas
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Frosty the Snowman
Nutcracker
Home Alone
White Christmas
Little Drummer Boy
Polar Express
Plus, have fun writing your own inferencing and logic Christmas movie puzzle at the end.
Fun activity for small/whole group with colorful illustrations and Answer Key (at end).
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Distance Learning Critical Thinking Mystery Activity: The Weird Break-In PPT
In this fun mystery activity, students have to follow the clues to figure out why criminals broke into a store, but took nothing! A great way to teach and practice critical thinking skills!Also available as a printable Word doc or Google Slides.What is a Clue by Clue Mystery?It's a great warm-up, filler, or time killer for early finishers. Students are given a mystery to solve--whodunit or how did they do it or why. They have to figure it out by reading a series of clues, one at a time. As they
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Critical Thinking Mystery Game: Clue by Clue PowerPoint Bundle
An Unrelated Murder: Critical Thinking Mystery Printable Activity
In this engaging mystery activity that gets students using their critical thinking, skills, students have to guess why a man murdered a woman when police can't find any connection between them. Can your students think logically and use reading strategies to follow the clues and find the motive for the mysterious murder!This is a printable PDF edition designed to be used in the classroom for pair work or in small groups. However, it can also be adapted for individual work or worked through with t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Complete Clue by Clue Critical Thinking Printable Activity Bundle
Aphasia Group Therapy: 3 Resource Starter Pack, SLP, No Prep, Virtual Therapy
This is a DIGITAL product only. You won't receive a physical copy. Requirements: Microsoft PowerPoint. ABOUT Aphasia Group Therapy Activity: Starter Bundle✓ 3 complete and comprehensive resource collections, each comprising over 150+ slides, offering word-finding games, engaging and thought-provoking activities, and communication practice materials tailored for your aphasia or ESL group.✓ Play in person or virtually screen share the PowerPoint Presentation.✓ No prep SLP activities with endless
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Born a Crime Impromptu Quote Activity - Trevor Noah - Fun!
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is full of wisdom gained from real-life experience. This activity includes 22 cards with insightful quotes from Trevor Noah and his mother, Patricia Noah. Students in small groups draw out a card and respond one at at time to that quote as someone in the group sets a 45 second timer. If students stop talking before time is up or keep saying "uhm," they are out. The game continues until there is a winner. This is a great way to apply literature to life. Students can us
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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