Materials
Needed: |
Bread
Peanut Butter |
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Jelly |
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Plates or Napkins |
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Knives (not sharp) |
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| Time Needed: |
Varies Depending on Number of Students |
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| Instructions: |
Divide the class into groups. (3-5
each group) |
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Choose a volunteer from each group. |
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Explain to the students left in the
groups that they will have the next 5 minutes to write down the
instructions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. |
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While the groups are coming up with
the instructions, take the volunteers and explain to them that they
are playing the role of outer space alien. The groups will be explaining
to them the steps to make a peanut and butter jelly sandwich. Explain
that they know English, but they are to only do what the group members
tell them. (example; “Put some peanut butter on the bread.” Did
they mention a knife?) |
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Once all the groups have written
down the instructions collect them and then pass them out to different
groups. |
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Have each group go through the instructions
and the volunteer will do as told. |
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When all the groups have finished
making their PB&J collect all the sandwiches. |
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Showcase the sandwiches. |
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Explain how the activity related
to communication. Explain the role of the volunteer. |
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Ask the students what they learned
from the exercise. |
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Bon Appetite! (take some pictures
they may come in handy) |
