By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Understand the structure of basic question forms in English.

2. Use question words correctly (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How).

3. Form and ask both Yes/No and Wh- questions.

4. Practice question formation through speaking and listening activities.

🎲 Lesson Activities – Asking Questions (A1–A2)

🔸 Activity 1: “Question Word Flash Race”

Time: 5 minutes Focus: Vocabulary recognition Type: Whole class / Team-based

Instructions:

1. Write question words (who, what, where, when, why, how) on the board or flashcards.

2. Say a sentence or answer aloud.

3. Students race to the board and point to or hold up the correct question word.

Example: Teacher says: “Because I was late.” → Students choose: Why

🔸 Activity 2: “Yes/No or Wh-?” Sort Game

Time: 8 minutes Focus: Question structure awareness Type: Group or pair work

Instructions:

1. Prepare sentence strips with mixed questions (both Yes/No and Wh-).

2. Students read and sort them into two groups.

Examples:

• “Do you like chocolate?” → Yes/No

• “Where do you live?” → Wh-

Extension: Ask students to create 2 new questions in each category.

🔸 Activity 3: “Missing Question Word” Fill-In

Time: 7 minutes Focus: Grammar accuracy Type: Worksheet or board activity

Instructions: Give students sentences with a blank where the question word should be.

Examples:

• “___ is your favorite color?” → What

• “___ do you live?” → Where

Variation: Use pictures and ask students to formulate the full question.

🔸 Activity 4: “Reorder the Question”

Time: 5 minutes Focus: Sentence structure Type: Individual or pairs

Instructions: Provide jumbled question words. Students rearrange them to form proper questions.

Examples:

• your / is / name / what → What is your name?

• go / when / you / do → When do you go?

✅ Ideal for reinforcing grammar in a hands-on way.

🔸 Activity 5: “Ask Me 3” – Partner Speaking

Time: 10 minutes Focus: Real communication Type: Pair speaking activity

Instructions:

1. Each student gets a card with 3 questions (or writes their own).

2. They interview their partner and take notes.

3. Then, each student introduces their partner to the class.

Sample Questions:

• What do you eat for breakfast?

• Where do you study?

• Do you play any sports?

🔸 Activity 6: “Audio Dialogue & Comprehension”

Time: 10 minutes Focus: Listening + Question identification Type: Individual or group

Instructions:

1. Play a short recorded dialogue or read it aloud. (Use this conversation or custom audio.)

2. Students answer:

   • How many questions were asked?

   • What question words were used?

   • What were the answers?

   
   

🔸 Activity 7: “Question Ladder”

Time: 10 minutes Focus: Fluency & creativity Type: Class chain or circle

Instructions:

1. Start with a simple question (e.g., “What is your name?”).

2. The student answers and asks another question to the next student using a different question word.

3. Continue around the class. Each question must be different.

✅ Great for building confidence and repetition.

📝 Bonus Activity: Create Your Question Poster

Time: Homework or Extension Instructions: Students create a small poster with 6 questions they might ask a new friend. They decorate it with images or drawings.