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Memory Circle

Overview

Students build a sequence of words or ideas and must remember all previous ones.

Learning Objective
Students remember and repeat increasing amounts of language.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Ask students to stand or sit in a circle so everyone can hear clearly.
  2. 2 Start with one simple word or short sentence.
  3. 3 Ask the next student to repeat it and then add a new word or idea.
  4. 4 Continue around the circle, building a longer sequence each time.
  5. 5 Encourage students to listen carefully so they can remember everything.
  6. 6 Support students who forget by helping them recall the sequence.
  7. 7 Pause to ask students what strategies help them remember.
  8. 8 Finish when the sequence becomes long and challenging, and reflect on the activity.

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Variations

  • Use a topic such as food or travel.
  • Turn it into a story.
  • Play in teams.
More information

Teach: remember, repeat, add, sequence.

Use shorter sequences.

Can students recall and repeat correctly?

No materials needed.

Students focus only on new ideas and forget earlier ones.

Memory activities improve attention and listening.