Some Activities in English
(Can be used with CCE)
Short Story
Rules
- Participants are expected to write their ‘own ending’ of a book/movie* selected from the list below
- ‘Ending’ should not exceed 150 words and must be in continuation of the original story of the classic
* List of Books/Movies
1. The Guide R.K.Narayan
2. Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson
3. Animal Farm George Orwell
4. Titanic Director: James Cameron
5. Sliding Doors Director: Peter Howitt
Rhyme Recitation
Rules
- The theme of the poem should be ‘Seasons, Books’
- The poem should be in English
Marathon of Games
Rules
- Creativity and presentation will be important parameters.
- A two member team will comprise either of Grandfather/Grandmother/Father/Mother/Daughter/Son
- A series of popular games will be played eg Dumb Charades, matching pairs, locating items etc
- Games will be given on the spot.
Word Building
Rules
- Participants are expected to make as many words from the given words
- The time allowed is 30 minutes only
Ship Wreck
[The participants are expected to portray himself as one of the famous personalities*]
Rules :
- Ship Wreck: In this event, there is an imaginary ship which is sinking and the ship has 20 famous personalities. The captain has only one lifeboat. The participants pick up the chit and assume the role of the famous personality and then have to convince the captain (Judge/s) that why he/she should be given space on the lifeboat as only three personalities can be accommodated in this lifeboat.
- Participants are expected to answer queries raised by the judge/s if any.
- Maximum speaking time is 2 minutes only
* List of personalities
- Arundhati Roy
- J K Rowling
- Jeffery Archer
- Kiran Desai
- Salman Rushdie
- William Dalrymple
- V S Naipaul
- Dame Agatha Christie
- John Lennon
- David Beckham
- Geoffrey Boycott
- Ian Fleming
- Charlie Chaplin
- Sean Connery
- Lady Diana
- Winston Churchill
- Queen Elizabeth
- Sir Isaac Newton
- Stephen (William) Hawking
- Richard Branson
- Lord Swaraj Paul
See and Tell
Rules :
- Each participant has to recognise the picture flashed.
Poster Making
Rules :
- Participants are expected to design (Paint/ Draw/ Collage) a poster.
- Theme of the poster should be “British Library”
- Creativity and presentation will be important parameters
- The time allowed is 60 minutes only
An Exhibition of Talent:
Rules :
- Exhibit your best piece made by you using your creative talent in the library
- Creation can include handmade crafts, own clicked photographs, paintings etc
- Creativity and presentation will be important parameters
Written Quiz:
Rules :
- You must collect the quiz from the library
- There will be a total of 100 questions
- You are allowed to take the quiz home
