In this game each student has to say three things about themselves: two of these shouild be true one should be a lie.
Partners then guess which is the lie by asking questions and making hypotheses.
Institution reporting the task:
Language of task instructions:
English
Target Group:
Any
Level:
Any
References and acknowledgements:
None
Type:
Information exchange
Estimated Duration:
1 session
Topic:
ice-breaker activity
Tags:
ice-breaker
Acknowledgements:
None
Language Configurations:
Unspecified
Language(s) that the task can be used in:
Any
Dominant language production:
Speaking/listening synchronous
Target Competences:
Language competence
Specific pedagogical objectives:
Suggested Communication Tools:
| Asynchronous text |
|---|
| Real time conferencing |
Suggested Resources:
None
Instructions:
In this game each person is asked to present three things about themselves: two of the things are true the third is a lie. Participants should be given some time to think of the three things, then when they are all ready a volunteer can start. Participants should be encouraged to ask each other questions and then guess which are true and which one is a lie.
Learner Texts:
None
Document related to the task:
Criteria for Completion:
Each student has made three statements about themselves.Other students have guessed which of these three statements are false.
Comments and suggestions:
This can be used in moderated discussions, or it can be used by students working independently in dyads or small groups.
Author/copyright:
Adapted from the Soliya Online Curriculum