May and Might
This post will focus on an activity to practice may and might, the models of possibility. These words are usually introduced to young learners and teens at different stages of their courses. Introducing this key language in a fun and engagingย way is key to students remembering the target language. This is a great activity to introduce โmight and mayโ in a fun and interactive way.
Method 1. Tell the students they are going to see a picture. They have to guess what the picture is by saying โIt might/may be a โฆ.โMight and Mayย (Click to download and view)
2. Get students to guess what the pictures might be. Encourage them to use the language and make corrections where needed.
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Homework ideasย
Get your students to take pictures with their phones or cameras. Play the game with their photos.
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Frances
says:Thanks so much for the presentation. My students really enjoyed trying to guess what the mystery photos represented ( just as I enjoyed hearing them use โmightโ with glee !)
DavidM
says:Iโm glad they enjoyed it. Thanks for the message.
marwa
says:thanks so much , iโll apply and use with my students
DavidM
says:Thanks for you comment Marwa. I hope your students enjoy the activity. All the best.
Victoria
says:Thank you very much. Great Idea and presentation!
DavidM
says:Thanks Victoria. Iโm glad you found it useful. Thanks for commenting.