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Find Someone Who

speakingcommunicationwarmerminglelow prep10-15 minTBLT

Students mingle asking questions to find classmates who match specific criteria.

Also called: Mingle Survey, Mingle Grid.

Procedure

  1. Prepare a worksheet with 8-12 "Find someone who..." prompts.
  2. Students mingle, asking yes/no or wh- questions to find matches.
  3. When a match is found, record the person's name and one follow-up detail.
  4. Set a time limit (8-10 min) or a target (first to complete 8 wins).
  5. Share findings with the class — highlight surprising discoveries.

Tips

  • Require a follow-up question for each match so students go beyond yes/no.
  • Ban asking the same person more than twice to force wider mingling.
  • Tailor prompts to the lesson topic for integrated vocabulary practice.

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