ESL Sentence Starters

ESL Sentence Starters

ESL Sentence Starters is a simple warmer that you can use with teens and adults. This simple no-prep warmer can take only a few minutes of class time to get students going at the beginning of class.
 Method:
  1. Start by selecting a sentence from the list below.
  2. Write the sentence on the board and ask students to finish the sentence in any way they would like.
  3. After, ask students to share their sentences and explain their answers.
Alternative 
  1. Print out a copy of the sentences below. Cut them into strips and put them in a box or container.
  2. Have students select one randomly and finish the sentence.
  Some sentence starters include: Love is … If I was the president I would … Being young is… A friend is… I wish I …. My favourite fruit is… The best movie ever was… When I am 50 I will… _____ is the best thing in the world. If I was taller I would…. School is… Without my friends…. If I was famous I would… The best part of the day is… I think more people should… If I could see one country in the world I… I always feel good when… If I was a millionaire I would be able to….
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