Reverse Question Slides
A2 English Speaking Game
20-Minute Challenge
GUESS THE QUESTION!
Reverse Question Showdown
You see the Answer. Can you ask the Question?
🎯 Step 1: Create a Question
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💬 Step 2: Partner Answers
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⭐ Step 3: Win 1 Point
Game Rules
How We Play Together
1
Look at the Answer
Read the clue card on the screen carefully.
2
Think for 20 Seconds
Quiet thinking time! Form a question that fits the answer.
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Student A: Ask Question
Speak clearly aloud. Any logical question gets 1 point!
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Student B: Full Sentence
Your partner answers with their own real, complete sentence!
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Golden Rule: There is NOT only one right question! Any question that makes sense wins a point.
Speaking Model
How the Conversation Flows
BOARD ANSWER 🍕 "Pizza"
Student A
“What do you want for dinner tonight?”
✓ Fits the answer! Student A scores +1 point.
Student B
“I want pizza with cheese and mushrooms tonight!”
✓ Complete sentence speaking practice!
✨ Ready? Let's review our question words first!
Word Bank
Question Word Toolkit
A2 Helper Cards
WHAT
Things / Activities
“What is your name?”
WHO
People / Family
“Who is your teacher?”
WHERE
Places / Locations
“Where do you live?”
WHEN
Time / Days / Dates
“When is your class?”
WHY
Reasons (Because...)
“Why are you happy?”
DO / DOES
Yes / No Questions
“Do you like soccer?”
Formula: Question Word + do / does / is / are + subject + verb?
Round 1 • 6 Minutes
Everyday Favorites
Practice questions using WHAT and WHO.
⏱️ 25s Thinking Time
👥 Ask & Answer Pairs
Card 1 / 12 Target: WHAT
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Answer Clue
“Pizza”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “What is your favorite food?” / “What do you want for dinner?”
Student B (Partner answer): “My favorite food is pizza because I love cheese!”
Card 2 / 12 Target: WHO
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Answer Clue
“With my family”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “Who do you live with?” / “Who do you spend weekends with?”
Student B (Partner answer): “I spend my weekends with my family at home.”
Card 3 / 12 Target: WHAT / WHAT KIND OF
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Answer Clue
“Pop music”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “What music do you listen to?” / “What is your favorite music?”
Student B (Partner answer): “I listen to pop music when I study.”
Card 4 / 12 Target: WHO
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Answer Clue
“My best friend”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “Who is sitting next to you?” / “Who do you call every day?”
Student B (Partner answer): “I talk to my best friend every day after school.”
Round 2 • 6 Minutes
Time & Places
Practice questions using WHEN, WHERE, and WHAT TIME.
📍 Watch Prepositions: In / At / On
⭐ 1 Point per question!
Card 5 / 12 Target: WHAT TIME / WHEN
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Answer Clue
“At 7 o'clock”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “What time do you wake up?” / “When does your class start?”
Student B (Partner answer): “I usually wake up at 7 o'clock on school days.”
Card 6 / 12 Target: WHERE
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Answer Clue
“At home”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “Where are you now?” / “Where do you study English?”
Student B (Partner answer): “I study English at home in my bedroom.”
Card 7 / 12 Target: WHERE
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Answer Clue
“In Spain”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “Where do you want to travel?” / “Where does your cousin live?”
Student B (Partner answer): “I want to travel in Spain next summer.”
Card 8 / 12 Target: WHEN
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Answer Clue
“On Saturdays”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “When do you sleep late?” / “When do you play video games?”
Student B (Partner answer): “I sleep late on Saturdays because there is no school.”
⚡ Challenge Round • 6 Minutes
Why & Yes / No Questions!
Clues start with “Because...” or “Yes / No...”. Double points for great grammar!
💡 Why = Reason
🙋 Do / Does = Yes / No
Card 9 / 12 Target: WHY
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Answer Clue
“Because I'm tired.”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “Why do you want to sleep?” / “Why are you drinking coffee?”
Student B (Partner answer): “I am drinking coffee because I went to bed late.”
Card 10 / 12 Target: WHY
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Answer Clue
“Because it's raining.”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “Why do you have an umbrella?” / “Why are we staying inside?”
Student B (Partner answer): “I brought my big umbrella because the rain is heavy.”
Card 11 / 12 Target: DO YOU...?
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Answer Clue
“Yes, I do.”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “Do you like chocolate?” / “Do you play soccer on weekends?”
Student B (Partner answer): “Yes, I do! I love dark chocolate very much.”
Card 12 / 12 Target: DO YOU...?
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Answer Clue
“No, I don't.”
Think for 25 seconds!
Student A (Question ideas): “Do you like spicy food?” / “Do you wake up early on Sundays?”
Student B (Partner answer): “No, I don't like spicy food at all.”
Game Completed!
Question Masters Debrief
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Total Points
Count up your team or partner stars!
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Favorite Question
Which question asked today was the most creative?
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Daily Skill
You can now turn any fact into an English conversation!
🎉 Great job speaking in full English sentences today!
Showdown Teacher Guide
Teacher Facilitation & Pacing Guide
Reverse Question Showdown
Total Time: 20 Minutes
Level: Low A2 (CEFR)
Objective: Students formulate grammatically accurate English questions matching a provided answer clue, then practice immediate conversational turn-taking by prompting a peer to answer in a complete sentence.
Minute-by-Minute Pacing Plan
Time
Phase
Teacher & Student Actions
Target Focus
00:00–03:00
Warm-up & Modeling
Review Slides 1–4. Model the pizza example with a volunteer student.
Rules & Question Words
03:00–08:00
Round 1: Favorites
Cards 1–4. 25s think time. Student A asks, Student B answers.
What & Who
08:00–13:00
Round 2: Time & Places
Cards 5–8. Swap roles so all students practice asking and answering.
When & Where
13:00–18:00
Round 3: Challenge
Cards 9–12. Questions for "Because..." reasons and "Yes/No" answers.
Why & Do / Does
18:00–20:00
Debrief & Celebration
Tally points, highlight the most creative question of the session.
Fluency Reflection
Scoring & Acceptance Criteria
- +1 Point: Any question that logically prompts the clue.
- +1 Bonus Point: Partner replies in a complete sentence.
- Golden Rule: Accept different questions when they make sense!
Group Formations
- Pair Duel: Partners alternate turns (A asks Card 1, B asks Card 2).
- Team Buzz: 2 teams (Pink vs. Purple). 25s team huddle before speaking.
- Whole Class: Toss a soft ball to pick the questioner and respondent.
Low A2 Instructional Supports & Scaffolds
Board Anchor Formula
Write: Wh- + do/does + you + verb?
Reminds low A2 students to include the auxiliary verb before subject.
Silent Thinking Window
Protect 20–25s quiet time before any hands rise.
Gives slower processors the cognitive runway to assemble words.
Gentle Recasting
If student asks: “Where you study?”
Teacher echoes: “Where do you study? Exactly! +1 point!”
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Master Clue & Question Bank
Cards Reference & Diagnostics
12 Cards (20 Min)
