Who Am I? A Fun Game to Practice Interrogative Pronouns in the Classroom!
Introduction:
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. They include words like "who," "whom," "whose," "what," "which," and "whose." In this activity, students will practice using interrogative pronouns.
Title:
Who Am I? An Interrogative Pronoun Game
Objectives:
Materials:
- Index cards or small pieces of paper
- Writing utensils
- Timer (optional)
Procedure:
- Have each student write down a famous person or fictional character on an index card or piece of paper.
- Collect the cards and shuffle them.
- Choose one card and read the name on the card aloud to the class.
- Students will then take turns asking yes or no questions to try to figure out who is on the card.
- Each question must include an interrogative pronoun.
- The person who correctly guesses the name on the card gets to go next.
- If no one guesses the correct name after a set amount of time, reveal the name on the card and start again with a new card.
- Play until each student has had a chance to guess.
Assessment:
Observe students' use of interrogative pronouns during the game. You can also ask them to write a short paragraph using interrogative pronouns to ask questions about a topic of their choice.
Extension:
Challenge students to come up with their own game using interrogative pronouns.
Variations:
- To make the game more challenging, limit the number of questions each student can ask.
- Instead of using famous people or fictional characters, use animals, places, or objects.
- Play in teams and have each team choose a card to guess.
Reflection:
After the game, have students reflect on what they learned about interrogative pronouns and how they can use them in their writing and communication.
Notes:
Make sure students understand the rules of the game before starting. Encourage them to be creative with their questions and have fun!