" 'Tis all a great show, the world that we're in--None can tell when 'twas finished--None saw it begin. "
-- Jones Very
Unit(s): Listening Skills
Purpose:
The purpose of this exercise is for students to realize that listening may be difficult but it is also fun.
Objective:
Students will listen to their classmates for fun and remember the information.
Materials:
None
Procedure:
- If possible, arrange the class in a circle.
- Explain that while there are many variations on this game we will use your rules.
- A student volunteer will begin with "I am taking a trip around the world and I am going to take a ________." The student is to fill in the blank.
- The next student repeats the statement and adds an item.
- No obscene items may be added.
- As the game progresses those who cannot complete the list are eliminated. The final student who can complete the entire list may be awarded a prize.
- If time permits, ask the students what contributed to their success? was it a matter of concentration, organization or association?
