Lava Run!

☆ Created by The Cross-Cultural Classroom ☆

Go straight, turn left, turn right, and try to make it to the safe zone without falling in the lava! Download this language game as a great way for your students to practice giving directions.

Uses:

• Can be used as a speaking game to practice giving basic directions (go straight, turn left, and turn right)
• Great for ESL/EFL, but can be used for any foreign/second language learning as all text is editable

How it works:

Simple Version

• Students give directions from the starting point (star block) to the safe zone (trophy block).
• To do this, they will tell the teacher, "go straight," "turn right," or "turn left."
• The teacher will click the square according to the direction the students say.
• If they fall in lava, the teacher resets the board, and they have to start over.

Variation

• Students play in teams and each team gives directions from the starting point to the safe zone.
• When it's a team's turn, each person on the team will say a direction one by one.
• Like in the simple version, they will use the expressions, "go straight," "turn right," and "turn left."
• The teacher will click the square according to the direction the student says.
• Each correct direction gets 1 point.
• If someone on their team falls in lava, their team's turn is over and they get the points collected up to that point.
• Teams also have a chance to multiply the points they collect.
• If any of the team members say more than one direction on their turn and don't fall in lava, their team's end points could double, triple, or more!
• Example for x2 points: "Go straight 2 blocks." OR "Go straight 1 block and turn right."
• Example for x3 points: "Go straight 3 blocks." OR "Turn left and go straight 2 blocks."
• The team with the most points at the end of the game wins!

Format:

This game template has been created as a fun, animated PowerPoint and extra notes on how to play have been provided in the "Notes" sections of each slide. To make your job as easy as possible, you can play the game as is with my pre-made slides or make your own board using my provided template (instructions included). This Powerpoint has been tested on both Windows and Mac. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.



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