On occassion I stumble across something a teaching tool so awesome I’m surprised that I hadn’t realized the awesomeness of them sooner. Today was one of those days. Today one of my classes had a class assignment which was basically a Mad-Libs rip off. It went something like this.
1. person in your family
2. your favorite food
3. verb (past tense)
4. something you find in your house
5. an animal
One day, (1) and I decided to make (2) for the whole family. It was hard work.
First (1) (3) everything in a big bowl. It was so hard to mix she had to use a (4).
When we were finished, no one wanted to eat the (2) so we gave it to our pet (5).
Now, perhaps because I grew up with Mad-Libs I didn’t really think it was that funny, but to hear about moms and sisters punching or studying things into bowls that require a TV or chair mixing, didn’t reallly strike me as that funny, but these kids totally lost their shit. I had each student read their version of the above story, and each time the other kids errupted in laughter.
Note to myself, pick up some Mad-Libs books while I’m in the States…and milk them for all they’re worth when I get back here. Additionally be prepared to teach the kids the all so important verbs fart, poop, and piss.
