Read the steps to play a language game—Name the Mystery Object.
The language game 'Name the Mystery Object' involves teams giving three hints about an object while others guess.
Points are awarded based on how quickly the object is identified: 20 points for guessing with the first hint, 10 points with the second hint, and 5 points with the third hint.
The example shows hints for 'blackboard': (i) I display information for all to share, with a swipe I'm clean and bare; (ii) I am rectangular or a square, whom neither teacher nor student can spare; (iii) I am mostly black, sometimes green, now in white too I am seen.
Explanation
This activity develops critical thinking and descriptive skills. Students learn to give precise hints and practice deductive reasoning, similar to Encyclopedia Brown's detective skills.
Solution Steps
Teams give three hints about an object while others guess
20 points awarded for guessing correctly with the first hint
10 points awarded for guessing correctly with the second hint
5 points awarded for guessing correctly with the third hint