Logic Grid Greetings
William McDuff
| GRADE LEVEL: | SHS (Grade 1/mid-high level) |
| SKILLS: | Listening, Reading, Writing |
| TIME: | 30 minutes |
| MATERIALS: | Worksheets, pencils, some sort of prize for the first pair to finish |
OBJECTIVES:
1. To practice accurate listening to English dealing with introductions.
2. To encourage students to focus on meaning in English.
3. To allow students who are strong at puzzles but weak at English to shine.
PROCEDURE:
1. Start by either introducing yourself or having the students introduce themselves to each other, giving name, where they’re from, where they live now, number of brothers and sisters, and hobbies. (pg. 6 & 7 of On Air Communication I has useful activities for this.) They should be very familiar with all vocabulary before starting.
2. Next, write the words “Logic Puzzle” on the board. Explain the word logic (ろんり/ 論理) and explain that logic puzzles are like mysteries. You have to pay close attention to the clues to solve the mystery.
3. Then, hand out the sheets, and explain that the students will work in pairs. You will read seven clues, which the students should copy down. Then, using the clues, they have to solve the puzzle. Give them a minute to read the instructions, then explain each part on the board. Be sure to point out in the example that since William is from Canada, and William doesn’t like tennis, then the Canadian doesn’t like tennis!
4. Read the clues very slowly and carefully, at least three times each. Once all seven clues are read, let the students work on the puzzle, and start to put the clues up on the board. Students can check their clues if they’re stuck. Give the fastest pair a small prize!
NOTES:
- This activity is designed as a replacement to Task 3 from On Air Communication I page 6
- The puzzle is quite difficult! If they’re having trouble with the puzzle after you’ve checked all the English on the board, let them work on it, and give the prize to the first person who brings you the answer. If you want a simpler puzzle, use your name and introduction in the puzzle as I did. Students will be able to ‘cheat’ if they can remember your details!
The pictured person is Mino Monta, host of the Japanese “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” (クイズ＄ミリオネア). I figured he was a good person for a hard mental challenge.
WORKSHEETS and HANDOUTS:
The excellent worksheet for this activity is here
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