Get students talking after the holiday with this engaging Thanksgiving Find Someone Who Speaking Activity. Designed for ESL, ELL, and general education classrooms, this no-prep resource encourages students to move around, ask questions, and practice both speaking and listening skills in a fun, social way. After Thanksgiving break, kids are eager to share their holiday experiences—this activity gives them the perfect structure to do just that.
Why Teachers Love It
Teachers love how easy this activity is to use—just print and go! It works well as a warm-up, a back-from-break icebreaker, or as a fun addition to holiday-themed ESL lessons. With an editable PowerPoint version included, you can fully customize the questions to fit your students’ level, vocabulary, or specific classroom needs.
What’s Included
- 1-page printable activity with 16 Thanksgiving-themed prompts
- Editable PowerPoint version to create your own prompts
- Color and Black & White printing options
How to Use
Students walk around the classroom asking questions from the activity sheet. As they find classmates who match each prompt, they record the answers. This interactive format builds fluency, comprehension, and confidence while encouraging peer-to-peer interaction.
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Pair It With
For even more speaking practice, pair this activity with the ESL Speaking Topic Prompts: Speak for 30 Seconds . Together, they provide structured and spontaneous opportunities for students to build fluency and confidence in speaking.
Also Available on TPT
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