any grammar games for so and so that?
 

Could you suggest some grammar games to teach the difference between so (to show result) and so that (to show purpose) ? Please! :confused:

Re: any grammar games for so and so that?
 

one thing you could try is making a bunch of sentences that use each. then, split the sentences at each occurrence of 'so' or 'so that' and write each half of the sentence on a card. so, for each each sentence, you'll have 3 cards: the beginning, the 'so' part and then end.

Example:
I ate dinner so I was full.
I went to the movies so that I could watch Titanic.

Make the following cards. This is 1 set. You'll need to make duplicate copies of each set for the number of students or teams of students in your class.

1. I ate dinner
2. so
3. I was full.
4. I went to the movies
5. so that
6. I could watch Titanic.

Don't forget to put in the punctuation to help guide your students.

Then distribute the set of cards, 1 set to each group or child or team, however you want to break them up.

Then you will have them make the sentences by putting the cards back into proper sentences. You could do it as a race or just as an activity.

i hope that helps,
eric

Re: any grammar games for so and so that?
 

It's a great idea, thanks a lot Eric! :D

Will let you know how the lesson goes after Tuesday!

Re: any grammar games for so and so that?
 

Just tried it today in a lesson as a race- The kids had some fun! :)

Re: any grammar games for so and so that?
 

Great!

Did you make any modifications to the game?
Any helpful hints?