Clap/Don't Clap

Submitted by I on 20 October 2007 - 7:25pm.

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ESL/EFL Game Profile

Name of Game:

Clap/Don't Clap

Target Students:

Young Learners

Target Students:

Elementary School

Target Students:

Middle School

Target Students:

High School

Duration:

5-10 Minutes

Number of Students:

Any number

English Skills:

Listening

Objective:

Review vocabulary words by category

Instructions

Choose a category, such as animals, sports, etc.
Call out a vocabulary word that fits the theme (ie 'cat' for animals)
Students clap if you call out a word that fits the category
Once they are in a comfortable rhythm, say a word that is not in the category
Share a laugh when someone claps in the wrong place

Variations

Use flashcards for younger learners

Notes

If you are using flashcards, one trick is to place the flashcards on chairs and stand behind them. Then, move behind each flashcard as you say it. Trick the kids by standing behind a flashcard and calling out a different word.

Be creative and come up with ways to try and trick the class into clapping at the wrong time but be careful about students feeling hurt if they keep making a mistake.

A big thanks to David for this ESL/EFL game!

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