Get your students talking, listening, and thinking creatively with this What Noun Am I? guessing game! This fun and engaging ESL vocabulary activity encourages learners to describe common objects using adjectives, materials, places, and verbs — while classmates try to guess what the object is.
It’s a fantastic icebreaker or review game for building descriptive language and boosting speaking confidence. Use the included brainstorming worksheet and flap book beforehand to help students practice vocabulary and sentence formation before playing the game.
What’s Included
- 80 printable object cards (color and black & white versions)
- 1 flap book to brainstorm materials, adjectives, places, and verbs
- 1 vocabulary brainstorming worksheet
- Teacher instructions and setup guide
How to Use This Resource
Print and laminate the cards and flap book for long-term classroom use. Students take turns describing the object on their card while others guess. Use the brainstorming worksheet in advance to introduce or review vocabulary related to objects, descriptions, and everyday items. This game works great for small groups, centers, or full-class participation.
Why Teachers Love It
- Encourages speaking, listening, and descriptive writing
- Perfect for ESL, ELL, and EFL classrooms
- Includes both printable and reusable resources
- Fun, flexible activity for vocabulary practice and review
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Pair It With
Pair this printable guessing game with the digital version — ESL Vocabulary Guessing Game Boom Cards™ — for students to practice descriptive language independently online.
Also Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
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