Games for reviewing
Many lessons at the end of a school year or course involve a summary of what has been covered. Revision activities are useful as they remind students of what they have done and reinforce a sense of learning.
The most effective revision:
- involves all students working together to pool their knowledge
- includes an element of challenge
- can be adapted up or down a level and/or used in mixed groups
- is fun for even the most bored student
Here is a good activity for revising work covererd.
Language dice
You need some dice to play this game for small groups/pairs but it can be played with the whole class in 2 teams.
Prepare question cards/sheets for each number on the dice.
Divide the questions into categories (themes like hobbies, family or categories like grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation), for example: if you throw a 6 you have to answer a grammar question, if you throw a 1 you get a vocabulary question.
Students answer the questions based on the number they throw.
Use a points system for each correct answer. Limit throws. For example, to 3 throws each. Keep the game short and sweet. They can then swap partners to play again or the 2 class teams can play another round. Pairs and small groups will need question sheets with the answers on the back so they can play without you.
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