Using DrawSomething in the ESL Classroom

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I have this idea in mind for a long time now. I have tried it last year, but couple of parents ruined the chances for the lesson to succeed and didn't allow the kids to use their phones...WHATEVER!!

Anyhow... I am determined to try it again this year.

Here it goes.....

Basically with this lesson plan you will need smart phones, ipad or ipod touch. Make sure DrawSomething is downloaded in them!

I think every 3 pupils can use one device and work in groups, so if you have a class of 35 you need 12 devices. I asked the kids to bring their own mobile so if everyone has a phone there's no need to work in pairs... whatever... enough with that.... you can work that out :)

The instructions I gave my pupils were:

Open the DrawSomthing app. Choose a friend from your 'friend list' (it can be either by entering his/her useer-name or via Facebook)

You will get 3 words to choose from. You are not allowed to choose names! Only words with meanings.

Choose a word you can draw. If you get 3 words you don't know - use a dictionary to help you with the translation.

Draw the word you chose and sent it. Wait until you get a drawing from a friend and try to guess what it is.

The Assignment:

In your notebook, make a list of at least 4 words you guessed right.

Write a sentence using each word.

Open a Paint file on your computer. Choose one sentence from the 4 you wrote and draw it in Paint.

Write the sentence you draw in the bottom of the page. Make sure the word you used (from DrawSomthing) is highlighted.

Save your drawing as a picture and upload it to our class forum. Don't forget to write your name.

Everyone should present their picture and sentence.

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