GAMIFYING YOUR LESSONS by Diana Rivero

DISNEY TOP TRUMPS

riverodianavero — 2015-06-07 21:25:08 UTC

I found this game very appealing and easy to play.
Kyle Mawer suggests wonderful activities before and after playing the game.
The main aim of this activity is to practice superlatives and comparatives.
Here there is an example of an activity that can be done prior to playing the game:

A GOOD POINT FOR INTRODUCING THIS GAME TO THE CLASS.

riverodianavero — 2015-06-07 21:29:50 UTC

This game's layout resembles the Mine Craft cards my students use to
play during their breaks. I think presenting this game would appeal to the boys' interest since it resembles the Mine Craft layout while the girls would be happy to see their favourite Disney characters.

ACTIVITIES FOR A WHOLE PERIOD

riverodianavero — 2015-06-07 21:36:33 UTC

Not only does the "Digital Play" book offer many
games for different levels of English but it also
guides the teacher through possible activities that
may take a considerable amount of time, which is
the case of this game. I think this is great because
you do not need extra material since the topic is closely related to the game and you have enough content to develop during 45-60 minutes.
I think my students will be thrilled to learn about
this game!

MANY PLAYERS

riverodianavero — 2015-06-07 21:44:39 UTC

You can choose the amount of players according to the goals you want to achieve with your class! You can select among: 1 player, 2 players or 4 players.

LINK TO THE WEBPAGE.

riverodianavero — 2015-06-07 21:47:48 UTC

You will find more games such as Mickey's super racing or Winnie the Pooh's Wood Golf.

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE GAME.

riverodianavero — 2015-06-07 21:48:39 UTC

The idea is to get students practice the
Comparative and Superlative forms.

4 PLAYERS

riverodianavero — 2015-06-07 21:58:12 UTC

If you select the option "4 players" you can choose among "Computer" or "Human" players as shown below:

2 PLAYERS

riverodianavero — 2015-06-07 22:00:21 UTC

This is how the screen looks like when two players are involved in the game:

4 PLAYERS' LAYOUT

riverodianavero — 2015-06-07 22:01:57 UTC

And this is how the game goes about with four people: