Paragraph Builder's Journey
Teens navigate a 24-space board by discussing and presenting the key parts of a simple paragraph: topic sentence, supporting details, and conclusion. Speaking formats include pair talk, group discussion, mini-presentations, and action-based prompts. Chance cards add excitement and motivation.
A free Board Game for Teens at CEFR B2 level. Topic: PARTS OF SIMPLE PARAGRAPH .
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner: What makes a strong topic sentence? Give an example.
- Discuss with your group: How do supporting details strengthen a paragraph?
- Stand up and mime writing a paragraph in the air. Your team guesses the part you're showing.
- Tell your partner one topic sentence about your favourite hobby. They add a supporting detail.
- Your team must agree on a topic sentence about friendship. Present it to the class.
- What is the purpose of a concluding sentence? Explain your answer in 2–3 sentences.
- Act out writing three supporting details on an imaginary board. Use big gestures!
- Ask your partner: Can a paragraph work without a topic sentence? Why or why not?
- Discuss with your group: What transitions help connect supporting details?
- Tell the class a short paragraph about a memorable moment. Include all four parts.
- How do you know when supporting details are strong? Give two criteria and explain.
- Tell your partner a topic sentence, then listen as they add two supporting details.
- Your team writes a topic sentence together, then each member adds one supporting detail aloud.
- Stand and show with your hands: topic sentence (wide), details (stacking), conclusion (closing).
- Ask your partner: Which part of a paragraph is easiest to write? Discuss your reasons.
- Present a paragraph about your school. Pause and let your team identify each part.