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Series CoversTalking Points     Level 2: Unit 11

What should we do with it?

Time: 20–25 minutes
Activity type: Small-group brainstorm
Preparation: Click here to download the Talking point activity.
Make one copy of Talking point 11 for every six students. Cut into cards.

  1. Have students form groups of six. Give each group one set of cards placed facedown.
  2. In their groups, tell students to form groups of three. Each group should choose a secretary to write down the group’s ideas.
  3. The first group turns over a picture card; then both groups have one minute to list as many alternative uses as they can for the item(s) in the picture. For example, plastic bottles can be used as pencil holders, planters, and musical instruments.
  4. After one minute, groups compare their lists. The group with the most ideas gets a point for their team.
  5. Have students continue until they have turned over six or eight cards. The team with the most points wins.
  6. When students finish, ask the class to share a few of their most interesting ideas.