[PDF] english starter activities

English starters – 5 minute starter activities for English lessons that get children ready to learn
  • 1 | Penny for your thoughts.
  • 2 | Stellar stories.
  • 3 | Playing with patterns.
  • 4 | A cloud of questions.
  • 5 | The maybe hand.
  • 6 | Sticky words.
  • 7 | Indefinite definitions.
  • 8 | The ultimate 20 questions.
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  • What is a good example of a starter activity?

    This starter could be as simple as giving every student a piece of paper and asking them to draw or write something.
    Another activity could be to give each student play dough, cardboard, blocks or some material to make something three-dimensional.

  • What are starter activities?

    Lesson starters are quick five minute activities to get students ready to learn.
    They can be used to review previously taught material, to introduce a new topic, or to get a feel for what students already know about a lesson you are about to teach.

  • How do you plan a starter activity?

    20 engaging ideas for starters

    1Object identification.
    Bring in objects relating to the lesson content.     2Agree/disagree. 3Pick a question, any question 4Pictionary or blind draw. 5If this is the answer, what is the question? 6Ranking. 7Picture reveal. 8Knowledge relay.

  • How do you plan a starter activity?

    Are you ready to have fun and engaging English lessons?

    1Get to know your student.
    Set a target or a goal.     2Make the lesson interactive by using props and telling stories.3Be mindful of body language and play with the tone of your voice.4Reward the student and play games.5Don't take it so seriously.
    Have fun

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