‘It has a pointy nose… long legs… and spots. It has a short tail. It is ferocious… and likes to eat cherries!’
Imaginary animal: Describe an imaginary animal – invent some features but don’t have a specific picture in mind. Pupils listen carefully and draw their version of the animal. Have pupils compare their finished drawings with a partner (‘take turns to tell your partner about the details you included’). Avoid repeating your description – this will make them listen much more closely!
Reproduce it: Find a simple drawing or pattern. Describe it without showing it, and have pupils try to draw it based on your description. Give very clear instructions – the challenge is for pupils to reproduce the drawing as accurately as possible.
Group story: One person starts a story with a sentence, and each subsequent person adds a sentence to continue the story. Model this first, then play in trios. Vary the game by adding just single words instead of sentences.
Yes, and… (see Communication Games)
