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Yes or No Questions

Overview

Students practise asking easy questions and giving short answers.

Learning Objective
Students ask and answer simple yes/no questions.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

0 / 8 done
  1. 1 Model a simple yes/no question and answer for the class.
  2. 2 Explain that students will ask questions that can be answered with yes or no.
  3. 3 Put students into pairs.
  4. 4 Ask them to take turns asking and answering questions.
  5. 5 Encourage them to use simple and clear language.
  6. 6 Walk around the class and support students who need help.
  7. 7 Invite a few pairs to demonstrate their questions.
  8. 8 Finish by reviewing good examples.

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Variations

  • Use only one topic.
  • Add follow-up questions.
  • Whole-class version.
More information

Teach: do you, can you, yes, no.

Provide question starters.

Can students form and answer simple questions?

No materials needed.

Students forget question word order.

Yes/no questions are a foundation for conversation.

Activity details
Primary Easy 10 minutes no prep Pairs Indoor & Outdoor
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Questions