Assignment 2: Evaluating Icebreakers (First Day Activities)
Choose an activity from the list above (# 1 to 11) and evaluate it taking into account points 1 to 4. You are required to elaborate on these points, and answer them in paragraph format. The minimum word count for this assignment is 500 words.
What is/are the aim/s of the activity? Is there a linguistic** component as well as the purpose of getting to know the students? For example,
assessing/reviewing a grammar topic; if so, mention the grammar topic/s;
assessing knowledge of vocabulary; if so, mention the type of vocabulary.
assessing S’s speaking, listening, reading and/or writing skills; if so, identify which skills are being assessed.
Do you think this activity would be suitable for young learners, teens and/or adults? Why? Why not? Elaborate on your answers.
What do you like about it? Why do you think it will be a good activity for the first day? Elaborate on your answer.
What problems might you encounter with this activity? How would you solve them?