Extension Activity of the Week - 6

This week: Six Degrees of Separation

This is an activity I've had some success with in my year 10 lessons.

Invite pupils to write six sentences to link two words. Each sentence must begin with the last word of the last sentence - see the example below. It's often quite difficult to think of six steps to link when one would be sufficient, but the activity encourages pupils to make links with prior learning and bring in knowledge that they might not otherwise have associated with the lesson content.

A sheet with the example below and space to write in your own words is available on the system.
Keep a few handy for the end of a lesson - it takes next to no time to set up.

Example: Link Westbury with the White Horse.
1. Westbury is a town in Wiltshire.
2. Wiltshire has many historic sites.
3. Historic sites often commemorate big historic events.
4. A big historic event in Wiltshire was the Battle of Ethendune.
5. The Battle of Ethendune was when the Vikings were beaten by Alfred the Great.
6. Alfred the Great’s victory is commemorated by the White Horse.