Make grammar practice fun and interactive with this pirate-themed Sentence Building Board Game. Students practice Present Simple verbs (is, are, has, have) while reinforcing sentence structure, word order, and verb agreement. Designed for ESL, ELL, and elementary learners, this activity builds confidence in English sentence formation through play-based learning.
How It Works
As students race through the game board, they draw jumbled sentence cards and rearrange the words into correct sentences. This engaging format encourages reading, speaking, and grammar application.
What’s Included
- 1 printable pirate-themed game board (full-color and low-ink versions)
- 48 jumbled sentence cards using Present Simple verbs
- Printable game pieces and box labels for easy storage
- Answer key for quick reference
- Student recording sheet
- Step-by-step directions
How to Play
- Students take turns rolling a die and moving along the board.
- When they land on a gem space, they draw a jumbled sentence card.
- Players rearrange the words to form a correct Present Simple sentence.
- Sentences must be read aloud before completing the turn.
- The first player to reach the treasure wins!
Pair It With This Resource
For even more Present Simple grammar practice, pair this board game with the ESL Basic Vocabulary Task Cards – Seasonal Vocabulary . Together, these activities provide students with both structured grammar practice and vocabulary-building support.
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