What is the Speed Sentence Challenge?
The Speed Sentence Challenge is a simple yet powerful ESL activity where students complete sentence starters under time pressure. With over 60 exciting prompts like “I wish I could…” and “The funniest thing I’ve seen…”, students practice constructing sentences on the spot.
Why Does It Work?
- Builds Fluency: Encourages students to think and respond quickly.
- Boosts Confidence: Reduces hesitation and fear of making mistakes.
- Engages Students: Fun and interactive, ensuring they’re always on their toes.
How to Play
- Prepare sentence starters on flashcards (downloadable from our website!).
- Shuffle the cards and have each student draw one.
- Set a timer for 5 seconds.
- The student completes the sentence verbally before the timer ends.
