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Preparation

Print out and copy a grid worksheet and bingo card for each student.

Procedure 

• Elicit and write a list of about 20 irregular verbs (infinitive forms) on the board.
• Give out bingo cards and ask students to choose any 9 verbs from the board to write the past participle form on their cards. 
• Play bingo by randomly selecting the verbs and calling out the infinitive forms. 
• Students identify the verbs on their cards and cross them off until they have a line or full house depending on how you want to play.
• Elicit some life experiences from the students. Examples could include get married, have a baby, win a prize etc. 
• Put students into groups, give them a piece of paper and ask them to brainstorm other life experiences. Monitor and provide help if necessary. Set a time limit.
• When finished write up all the experiences on the board. 
• Give out the grid handout and ask students to fill in the grid with life experiences of their choice from the ideas on the board. 
• Students then mix together and ask and answer questions to try to find someone who has had that experience. They should be encouraged to ask follow up questions and to talk to as many people as possible.
• Feedback by asking students to comment about their information.