My Happy Basket

How to Use This Activity

Individual Work

• The student looks at the basket in the middle of the screen. Around the basket, there are many objects (food, hobbies, clothes, gadgets, sports items, etc.).
• The student chooses 5 objects to put into the basket. They explain their choices aloud, using full sentences such as “In my basket, I have…”, “I need… because…”, or “I don’t need… because….”
• Encourage the student to add details to make the answers more personal.

Pair or Group Work

• Students work in pairs or small groups. One student chooses 5 objects and explains what is in their basket. The partner asks short follow-up questions (“Why do you need it?” / “What will you use it for?”) or comments on the choices. Then they switch roles.
• Groups can set a time limit (e.g. 1 minute per explanation) or give points for creative and detailed answers. This adds variety and makes the activity more dynamic.
• After several rounds, invite a few students to present their baskets to the class.
• Classmates can compare baskets, vote on the “most balanced basket” or the “most surprising basket,” and ask short follow-up questions.
• Encourage students to recycle the Useful Phrases provided to support their speaking and keep explanations clear.