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Questions and Answers
Prepare a scorecard for a ______ game.
Prepare a scorecard for a ______ game.
Bingo
Include some sentences to give examples of the ______ material you want to review.
Include some sentences to give examples of the ______ material you want to review.
grammar
Students mingle and ask each other ______ from the scorecard.
Students mingle and ask each other ______ from the scorecard.
questions
If a partner answers 'Yes', students ask an additional ______ to find the details.
If a partner answers 'Yes', students ask an additional ______ to find the details.
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The first student who ticks all questions in a row says '______' and wins.
The first student who ticks all questions in a row says '______' and wins.
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You can ask students to use a specific kind of ______, for example, tag questions.
You can ask students to use a specific kind of ______, for example, tag questions.
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Students are put in pairs for peer ______ and correction.
Students are put in pairs for peer ______ and correction.
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Students are encouraged to use specific ______ during the Bingo game.
Students are encouraged to use specific ______ during the Bingo game.
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What was the title of the book that the narrator purchased at the Evangelical Bookshop?
What was the title of the book that the narrator purchased at the Evangelical Bookshop?
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What emotion did the narrator feel while reading about Greenland?
What emotion did the narrator feel while reading about Greenland?
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How did the narrator describe the initial observation of the sea freezing over?
How did the narrator describe the initial observation of the sea freezing over?
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What did Marta imply about travel while shelling peas with the narrator?
What did Marta imply about travel while shelling peas with the narrator?
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What was the narrator's reaction when walking on the frozen sea?
What was the narrator's reaction when walking on the frozen sea?
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What natural element did the narrator associate with their fear while reading about Greenland?
What natural element did the narrator associate with their fear while reading about Greenland?
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Which feature of the bay mesmerized the narrator as it froze?
Which feature of the bay mesmerized the narrator as it froze?
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What does the narrator's experience in the Evangelical Bookshop indicate about their character?
What does the narrator's experience in the Evangelical Bookshop indicate about their character?
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Study Notes
Revision of Tenses Bingo Game
- This activity is suitable for students of any level.
- The game can be used to review any grammatical topic.
- The game is low-prep and requires a scorecard and worksheets.
- The scorecard includes examples of sentences using the target grammar topic.
- Students complete the worksheets by creating personal questions based on the scorecard.
- Students peer-check and correct each other's work.
- Students play Bingo by asking each other questions from the scorecard.
- Students tick a square if their partner answers "Yes" and ask a follow-up question for details.
- The first student to complete a row says "Bingo!" and wins.
- The game can be adapted to review vocabulary.
- Students can be asked to use specific types of questions, such as tag questions.
The Book
- The narrator found a book titled "The Eskimos from Greenland to Alaska" by Dr. Robert Gessain.
- This book was illustrated with photos and engravings and was a key turning point for the narrator.
- The narrator was fascinated by the description of the Eskimos' life in Greenland and Alaska.
- The book inspired a longing for adventure and a desire to escape to a land without snakes.
Greenland
- Greenland is described as a land of ice, contrasting with the narrator's home in a tropical environment.
- The narrator's focus on Greenland highlights the importance of escaping a situation, perhaps one with fear or danger.
The Sea Freezing Over
- The narrator observed the sea freezing over, a gradual process of ice building up despite blizzards.
- The narrator's fascination with the sea freezing over mirrors their childhood interest in snake fights.
- The frozen bay is described as a vast expanse of white, punctuated by black and blue patches, resembling marble.
Walking on the Frozen Sea
- The narrator's first time on frozen sea is described as an unforgettable experience, both exhilarating and frightening.
- While others walked confidently, the narrator approached the experience with caution.
- The narrator's fear stems from the possibility of the ice breaking and the lack of underlying support.
Marta's Advice
- Marta advises that one doesn't need to travel to experience the world.
- Marta implies that other means of knowledge, such as reading, watching news, or listening to the radio, can provide knowledge of the world.
- Marta's statement suggests that travel is futile or pointless when it comes to understanding the world.
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Description
This engaging bingo game is designed to help students of any level revise tenses and other grammatical topics effectively. Players create personal questions and engage in peer-checking, enhancing their understanding through interactive learning. It's a low-prep activity that encourages conversation and vocabulary review.
