Description
Students make pairs and share a sheet. One student is a “O” the other is the “X”. The ALT/HRT/JTE sets the timer and the class repeats the target English. When the timer beeps, students play janken. The winner goes first and places their shape on their BINGO sheet. The loser goes second and places their shape. Reset the timer and continue playing. The goal is for the students to get three of their shapes in a row. At the end of the game, see how many BINGOs students could get.
Notes
- This game needs a demonstration.
- If you can orchestrate the demonstration to show blocking your partner, the students (in my experience) get a little more excited.
- In the past I’ve made the board too small. A bigger sized board is better because it gives the students space to spread out a little and have a real chance at making a BINGO or blocking their partner.
- Common questions after the demonstration include asking if diagonal and overlap counts as BINGO.
- If you made the board bigger, you could play in groups.