Active/Cooperative Activity 14
Four Musketeers
Number of people: Of particular use with large groups Materials: Pre-written questions. (Questions which promote discussion or require more than a ‘one word answer’ are most suited to this activity). Terror Cards for students (see above)
Time: 10-15 mins per question
Overview:
The motto of the Three Musketeers was ‘All for one and one for all.’ This activity has a similar principle in that team members work together for the good of the group. It’s different in that students form groups of four rather than three.
Directions:
1. Students form groups of four where possible.
2. Teacher reads out a question and gives a few minutes for students to work individually and write an answer down.
3. Teacher gives ‘discussion time’ for students to discuss their answers with the rest of their group members. Students are encouraged to help each other during this phase so that everyone’s answer is improved and everyone has a good understanding.
4. Teacher calls ‘time’ and draws a ‘Terror Card’. The relevant student answers the question using the combined knowledge of his/her team mates.
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