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“Communicating Choices” (Verbs of Communication + Either/Neither)
Objective:
This activity helps you practice using either, neither, and verbs of communication to express choices and preferences.
How It Works:
- You will work in pairs. One person will ask questions, and the other will answer using either or neither.
- Your task is to use either or neither with the correct verb of communication (such as say, ask, tell, suggest, etc.) to show your choice or lack of choice.
Examples:
- If your partner asks, “Do you prefer pizza or pasta?” you can answer:
- “I either like pizza or pasta, but I’m not sure which one today.”
Or, - “I neither like pizza nor pasta, I prefer salad!”
- “I either like pizza or pasta, but I’m not sure which one today.”
- For questions like, “Do you want to go to the movies or stay at home?” you could say:
- “I neither want to go to the movies nor stay at home. I want to go out with friends.”
“The Communication Chain” (Chain Activity with Verbs of Communication)
Objective:
You will practice using both and verbs of communication to express agreement or disagreement with more than one item.
How It Works:
- Sit in a circle with your classmates. The teacher will start by saying a statement using both and a verb of communication, for example:
- “I both heard and read that video games are fun.”
- The next person in the circle has to agree or disagree using both and a different verb of communication. For example:
- “I both agree and feel that video games are exciting.”
- Continue around the circle, each person using both and a new verb of communication to express their thoughts on the topic.
Example:
- Teacher says: “I both believe and understand that reading books is important.”
- Student 1: “I both know and agree that reading helps improve language skills.”
- Student 2: “I both think and suggest that we should read at least one book per month.”
“Create the Dialogue” (Using Either/Neither + Verbs of Communication)
Objective:
You will create a conversation using either, neither, and appropriate verbs of communication to respond to different situations.
How It Works:
- You will work in pairs or small groups to create a short dialogue (4-6 lines) based on the following prompts. In your dialogue, you must use either, neither, and at least two different verbs of communication.Prompts for the Dialogue:
- Talking about choosing between two things (e.g., activities, food, movies).
- Discussing whether you agree or disagree with a statement or opinion.
- Deciding between two invitations or offers.
- After creating the dialogue, you will perform it in front of the class or for another pair.
Examples:
Prompt 1: Choosing between activities
- Student 1: “Do you want to play soccer or basketball after school?”
- Student 2: “I neither want to play soccer nor basketball. I’d rather go swimming.”
Prompt 2: Agreeing or disagreeing with an opinion
- Student 1: “I think traveling by train is better than flying.”
- Student 2: “I both agree and suggest we try taking the train to the next city.”
