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Note: As an alternative to the use of chalks, the words can be
written quickly with felt pen on strips of paper which are then
fixed to the board. The strips can then be moved around to form
different groups.
Variation: Ask pairs of students to write down the words in groups
and then tell you what groups they have found. They should be
able to say what each group is based on, for example, 'All these
words are to do with motor vehicles.'
Martian

Describing.

Procedure: Draw a picture of a Martian on the board.

Place your two forefingers on either side of your head and tell the
class that you are a Martian. Pretend that you are unfamiliar with
everyday objects, for example, cars, coffee, ships, music. Pretend
also that you do not have a very wide vocabulary in English. The
students should try to help you to understand what each object or
idea is, but you must continually ask questions as if you don't
understand. For example:
Martian: What's a car?
Student A: People travel in cars.
Martian: What is 'travel in'?
Student B: 'Travel' means you go from one place to another.
Martian: But what does a car look like?
Student C: It's like a box on wheels.
Martian: What's a box? etc.

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