Pairing up
Provocative statements
Write a provocative statement on the board and then put students into small groups to discuss their opinion of it. For example, some drugs should be legalised, Facebook should be banned, Breaking Bad is overrated, one child is enough, organic food is a waste of money, etc. Have students report back to the class. You could make a list of arguments for and against the thesis.
Dead or alive
Write "WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE" on the blackboard. Explain to the students that you are looking for two very strange twins. On a piece of paper hand draw two funny looking brothers very different one from the other. Describe them slowly as your students draw, then go around the class showing your twins and see if you can find a similar drawing.
An interesting survey
At the beginning of a class, in the first days, an interest survey is a good idea. Have students—anonymously, if they wish—fill out a survey on the topics they would like to discuss. Providing them with some alternatives related to the course content and objectives is a good idea. At the same time, the teacher can get an idea of which language skills students are most interested in working on: speaking or writing, for example. Later, the teacher can compile the results of the survey to use as a plan for the curriculum.
Taking into consideration student interest and goals increases student motivation and retention.
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