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PHASE 1
🌶 HOT POTATO
0–8 min · students ask their own questions
🌶 HOT POTATO
🎵
Play the suspense music and pass the object around the class.
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When the music stops — the student holding it asks their question to the class.
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Run 2–3 rounds. Students have example questions on their cards — but encourage them to use their own.
📝
Note interesting answers and key vocabulary on the board.
Move to 📧 Alex's Email when ready
PHASE 1B
READ ALEX'S EMAIL
6–8 min
📧 ALEX'S EMAIL
With your partner: What does Alex want to know? What information must you include?
PHASE 2
VOCABULARY ELICITATION
Word 1 of 7 · click REVEAL to elicit
user-friendly
PHASE 2B
PAIR WORK INSTRUCTIONS
13–18 min
🎮 YOUR MISSION
  • 👥
    Work in pairs on one iPad + keyboard. Partner A types, Partner B checks the checklist. Swap each section.
  • ✉
    Complete the email to Alex — 100–120 words
  • 📋
    Use 3+ vocabulary words from the vocab round. Include all 8 email parts.
  • 🏆
    Each section gives you XP + coins. Use coins in the Help Shop if stuck.
  • ⏱
    You have 20 minutes. The game has a timer!
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Students must have email_game_8.html open in the same browser
PHASE 4
WRAP-UP & PEER FEEDBACK
38–45 min
🎤 SHARE & REVIEW
  • 📢
    2–3 pairs: read your email aloud (or teacher displays it)
  • 💬
    Peer feedback: "One strength is…" / "One thing to improve is…"
  • ✏
    Teacher: correct 2–3 common errors on the board
  • 🔁
    Reflection: "Were your Hot Potato answers in your email?"
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