Book Club Discussion Board Game

What’s unique about this activity?

• Digital version included for online learning (via Google Slides)
• Can be printed to play in person – A3 size recommended (ink-friendly format)
• Engaging board game format that prompts students’ critical literacy
• Just set the timer at the start of the game and students play until the time limit is reached – no early or late finishers
• Students have choice in the questions they answer, including their starting point and which direction they move in
• Includes questions to raise students’ critical literacy around ideas such as windows and mirrors
• Can be edited by inserting text boxes over the existing questions (NB it is not possible to edit the existing text)
• Intentionally uses a dyslexia-friendly font

I always collect feedback from my students so we can continue to build our learning experiences together. Some of their verbatim comments from our Google Form feedback:

“The board game was fun and interesting since it was a new experience of discussing about the book.”

“It was fun because we used the game so we were kind of playing and learning at the same time.”

“It was really fun, could make it longer.”

*A Google account is needed to edit this product online. Alternatively, you can access the file on Google, then download and edit with PowerPoint.

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Tried and Tested

I am used to teaching mixed-ability classes with EAL students and all my students can rise to this challenge, from those who are below to those who are above grade level. I only list materials that have been successful and I always collect feedback from my students to ensure high engagement and rigour.