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'Find Someone Who'
Activity Should Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity
Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Grammar Discussion Practice
Should 16 Question strips adapted from the below Pair Work activity.
These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing. Activity Notes on Page 2 Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member and then clicking on the orange button below!
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Grammar
Reference Chart Should Rules on how to form sentences with 'should' Print in b/w; or color for projectors or laminated prints Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Email this grammar reference chart to your students if you know their e-mail addresses, or post it on your class website. |
Grammar Quiz
Should 16 multiple-choice questions; with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Use this quiz either as a pre-activity diagnostic tool, or as a post-activity evaluative assessment. Consider saving time marking papers by having one or two students come to the board to write their answers. Wrap-up by correcting and discussing any mistakes. (Add 5 to 10 minutes.) |
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Grammar Worksheet
Should 15 sentences (fill in the gaps to complete each sentence); with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Before giving this worksheet to your students, review and discuss the meaning of 'should' (consider contrasting it with 'have to' and/or 'must'). Perhaps share a small personal problem that you have and ask for advice from your students. Then, write the first two sentences on the board and elicit the missing words. Finally, give the handout to your students and ask them to fill in the gaps with the correct words. Wrap-up by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board: 1 - should 2 - Should / should etc. Correct and discuss any mistakes. (Add 5 to 10 minutes.) |
Advice Column 'Should' to Give Advice About Shopping
Read about three problems, and then give advice (compare with classmates). Use as a speaking and/or writing activity to reinforce 'should'. Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Time: Approx 25 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Before giving this handout to your students, review and discuss the meanings of the italicized words in bold font in the different sections of the handout; for example: shopping mall; department store; shopper; on sale; credit card; etc. Looking up these words in a dictionary might be assigned for homework during the previous class, and then discussed before the activity. |
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Grammar Board Game Should
36 squares, each asking for a different comparison (speak for at least 1 minute per roll) Print in b/w; or color for projectors or laminated prints. Pair work or small groups Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Time: Approx 30 minutes Dice required Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Grammar Discussion Should
Choose eight items (from the 25 given) to take with you to a small deserted island. Groups of 3 students Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Time: Approx 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Set a time limit of about 15 or 20 minutes for discussion, and then extend the activity by having the groups write their choices (of what to bring to the island) on the board. Encourage open debate (in English, of course) as the different groups explain and defend their differing choices. (Add an extra 10 minutes) |