Get students thinking, speaking, and explaining their reasoning with these engaging This or That? Task Cards! This set includes 48 discussion cards where students read a real-life situation and decide between two choices.
Students must think critically about which option would work best and explain their reasoning. From camping trips and emergencies to school situations and imaginative adventures, these open-ended speaking prompts encourage meaningful conversations, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
What’s Included
- 48 scenario task cards
- Full-color version
How It Works
- Read the scenario.
- Choose between A or B.
- Explain why you chose your answer.
- Share and compare answers with classmates.
Skills Practiced
- Speaking and listening
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Reasoning and explanation skills
- Oral language development
Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Encourages meaningful classroom discussions
- Open-ended questions allow multiple possible answers
- Students practice defending and explaining ideas
- Great for building confidence in speaking
- Easy to prep and reuse all year long
Scenario Topics Included
- Camping trips and adventures
- Emergency situations
- School scenarios
- Everyday decision-making
- Creative and imaginative situations
Perfect For
- ESL / ELL speaking practice
- Critical thinking lessons
- Speech therapy groups
- Morning meetings
- Small groups and partner discussions
- Fast finishers and brain breaks
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Also Available on TpT
This This or That? Task Cards resource is also available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store for educators who prefer purchasing through TpT.
