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Sentence Sleuth (Listening and Grammar)

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    Sentence Sleuth Part 1: The Game Level A2 (Advanced Beginner) and higher, content may be adjusted for a suitable level. Listening Outcomes Recognizing Literal Meaning in Fast Speech Understanding Vocabulary Drawing Conclusions Materials paper, pencils, board and markers/chalk   script (for the teacher, may be recorded, see Example in Part 3) ( Ready-made Lesson ) Object of the game To reproduce an exact copy of the teachers script and identify the grammar point. Rules Create a script of no more than 50 words that has three examples of the grammar point to be highlighted.  Dictator reads or plays the sentences at normal speed. The sleuths simply listen. Sleuths write what they remember.  Dictator reads or plays the sentences a second time at normal speed in the same way. The sleuths may take notes and revise as the script is being spoken. Sleuths consult with other sleuths to check their sentences. Dictator reads or plays the sentences a third time at no...