Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AND CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “What do you think of children writing letters to Santa Claus? Did you believe in Santa when you were a child? Did you write him letters? If yes, what kind of things did you ask for? If not, why?” “What are most common symbols associated to Christmas? Explain their meaning. What do you think of people who wear Christmas sweaters and Santa hats?” “How do feelings towards Christmas change in one’s life? How do children feel about Christmas compared to adolescents? How about adults compared to the elderly?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about FASHION, LOOKS AND STYLE. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) "Are “fashion” and “style” different things? Justify your answer with examples. " “What fashion groups are there in your culture? For example skater or emo style. What do you think about them?” “How does fashion affect people’s lives?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about NATURAL DISASTERS. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “How many types of natural disaster can you name? Rank them from the least to the most frightening and explain why.” “How are businesses affected by disasters? How about families?” “How would you feel after a disaster? How do you think can people deal with post traumatic stress resulting from a natural disaster?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about FUTURE LIFE AND WORLD. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “What are your plans for the future in; 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 25 years and 50 years?” “How old will people live to be in the future? How old do you think you will live to be? Why do you think so?” “Do you think houses will be more environmentally friendly in the future? If not, why? If yes, how?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about ETHICS AND LIES. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “If you saw a dog being carried away by a strong river current, would you jump in and save it? Why or why not? How about a person?” “Why is corruption more common in some countries than in others?” “Do you think child labor should be banned? Why or why not? What about if it puts them into worse poverty?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about SPORTS, FITNESS AND HOBBIES. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “Would you like to be a professional sportsman or woman? What would be the advantages or disadvantages?” “Which sport has the best, fitted and most talented athletes? Why do you think so?” “Which is more important in sport - winning or taking part? Why? Are you a good loser? Why or why not?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Engage your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in writing articles or essays with these 40 writing prompts on topics starting with the question words WOULD YOU RATHER…?. All questions are open questions and require development. HOW TO USE? Use these Writing Prompts for journaling, to practice writing articles or essays, as homework or even as assessment. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and keep track of the prompts used. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. WRITING PROMPTS RESPONSE SHEETS Total pages: 82 - 41 colored - 41 black&white\ A PDF file sized 18.5x11 inches\ 40 different sheets + 1 without a prompt for extra writing\ 1 card per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing (not editable and is not a google sheet)\ Use for in-class writing practice or as homework\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “Would you rather live a short life and be rich or have a long life and be poor? Why?” “Would you rather know the history of every object you touched or be able to talk to animals? Why?” “Would you rather not be able to read or not be able to speak? Why?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about LOVE, ROMANCE AND RELATIONSHIPS. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “How and why do people fall in love? What do you think about love at first sight?” “Describe your ideal partner in detail (consider both external and internal characteristics).” “What do you think of same-sex marriages?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about TRAVELLING AND HOLIDAYS. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “Do you travel with a lot of baggage or do you like to travel light? Why? What are some things you always take with you on a trip and why?” “What popular travel destinations in your country and in other countries do you want to avoid? Why?” “What are the differences between young, adult and elderly tourists? What do you think is the best age for traveling? Why?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about ENTERTAINMENT, HAVING FUN AND SPARE TIME. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “What is your favorite form of entertainment? Why do you like it? How much time and money do you spend on it?” “What forms of entertainment have been with us for centuries? Why do you think so?” “Do you think the TV and film industry has some responsibility to produce educational programs and movies? Why or why not?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Engage your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in writing articles or essays with these 40 writing prompts about INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA. All questions are open questions and require development. HOW TO USE? Use these Writing Prompts for journaling, to practice writing articles or essays, as homework or even as assessment. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and keep track of the prompts used. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. WRITING PROMPTS RESPONSE SHEETS Total pages: 82 - 41 colored - 41 black&white\ A PDF file sized 18.5x11 inches\ 40 different sheets + 1 without a prompt for extra writing\ 1 card per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing (not editable and is not a google sheet)\ Use for in-class writing practice or as homework\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) "What is your favorite website? Why do you like it? " “What are some of the dangers of the Internet?” “What do you understand by the phrase “on-line bullying”? What are the possible solutions?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about ART, CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY, ART APPRECIATION AND HOBBIES. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “We often consider art in terms of painting. Why? What other things come under the term “art”?” “Boredom is an emotion. Are boring things art? Why or why not?” “Do you think graffiti (writing on city walls) is art? Why or why not?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about COMPUTERS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, INTERNET AND ROBOTS. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “What is the best thing about a computer? Why? And what is the worst thing about a computer? Why?” “One-day robots may replace teachers/doctors/pilots/scientists and more. What do you think about it? Which of these professions could be replaced and how?” “Do you think the invention and rise of computers has been a good thing or a bad thing? Why?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about FOOD, COOKING AND EATING. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “If you could only eat three meals for the rest of your life, what would they be? What is special about them?” “Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than a diet that includes meat? Why or why not?” "Do you believe that “we are what we eat?” Why or why not?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about SCIENCE, INVENTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “Do/Did you like science in school? Why or why not? Talk/Write about science projects or experiments you liked the most.” “Do you think science helps or harms humankind? How and why do you think so?” "Everyone was far happier before such inventions as the computer and automobile. Do you agree or disagree? Why? " COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

Help your MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS develop social skills with these engaging and fun CONVERSATION STARTERS. This resource includes 40 task cards about AGE, PASSING OF TIME, LIFE AND AGING. All questions are open questions and require development. Almost all task cards have at least two questions. HOW TO USE? Use them as task cards for speaking or as centers. These conversation starters are ideal for pair or small group discussions. Give each pair/group a card and let them develop the topic on it. Then simply let the cards rotate around the room so that every pair/group can discuss more than one card. Make sure to start from the Tracking Sheet to get organized and pick the cards for the right activity. WHO ARE THESE BELL RINGERS FOR? middle and high school students ESL/ELL students IELTS/TOELF preparation IGCSE ESL speech therapy WHAT IS INCLUDED? You will find both US and UK spelling for each file (Choose the spelling you prefer and simply delete the other files.) 1. TASK CARDS Total pages: 20 - 10 colored+10 black&white\ A PDF file sized 11x8.5 inches\ 40 different task cards\ 4 cards per page\ Colored and black&white version\ Ideal for printing and laminating for a long lasting resource\ Use for pair or group discussion or centers\ 2. TRACKING SHEETS +Total pages: 2 +2 pages with all the prompts to get organized and keep track of the questions used\ 3. TERMS OR USE + MORE RESOURCES +Total pages: 3 +Terms of use and credit to artists whose clip art and fonts were used in this product +Links to all the other Bell Ringer Questions in my store\ IMPORTANT INFORMATION UK and US versions for all cards and formats are included. Black&white version of all cards and formats also included. No Prep needed. SAMPLE QUESTIONS (All questions are Open Questions and most cards have more than one question) “In your opinion, what is the best age to be? What is good about that age? What is the worst age to be? Why?” “What advice would you give to an older person who wants to feel young?” “Some people say, “Youth is wasted on the young.” What do you think this means? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?” COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lana’s Classroom This product is intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.