Create a Definition
Individual work
- Show one prompt at a time and give the student a moment to read it.
- Ask the student to think about what the concept means and what characteristics it has.
- Give 30–60 seconds to think before speaking.
- The student gives a short definition using simple sentences and examples.
- Encourage longer answers by asking follow-up questions (Why is this important? Can you give an example? What makes it different from a bad one?).
- Focus on fluency and clear explanations rather than correcting mistakes at this stage.
Group work (including breakout rooms)
- Show the prompt and explain the task.
- Put students into pairs or small groups (2–4 students).
- Each student chooses a prompt and explains what it means to them using 2–3 characteristics or examples.
- Encourage students to compare their ideas, ask questions, and say if they agree or disagree.
- After the discussion, invite a few students to share their definitions with the whole class.
- Keep feedback focused on communication, clarity of ideas, and participation.
Class Sharing
- Invite several students to share their definitions with the whole class.
- Ask other students if they agree or if they would add something different.
- Encourage students to give short comments or examples.
Extra Ideas
1. The Best Definition
Students listen to a few definitions and the class chooses the best / most creative / funniest one.
2. Guess the Prompt
One student reads their definition, but does not say the prompt.
The class guesses what it is (a good friend? a useful skill? a successful person?).
3. Add One More Thing
After a student gives a definition, other students must add one more characteristic.
4. The Opposite Game
After hearing a definition, the teacher asks:
What is the opposite?
Example: a good friend → a bad friend.