Hangman

Objectives

The learner can name the letters of the alphabet correctly.

Materials

Blackboard and chalk

Instructions

• Choose a word, of which the meaning is known by the learners.
• On the blackboard, draw a line for each letter in the word.
• Let a first learner select a letter of the alphabet. If the letter is contained in the word, reveal the letter on the corresponding line(s) in the word.
• If the letter is not contained, draw a part of the hangman.
• A learner can only take a guess at the complete word when it is his/her turn.
• The winner is the one who guesses the word correctly.
• The group loses if the hangman is drawn completely before the word has been guessed.

Variant

• You can let a learner choose and write a word on the blackboard. Check the spelling!
• For longer games, choose phrases instead of words.

Tips for the instructor

• If you want to add a competitive element, divide the group into two teams, taking turns to guess.
• Draw a snowman, a flower… if you think a hangman can evoke unpleasant memories.