Giving reasons using “you should..” “so” and

“because”

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lesson

How to play

• There are two card sets per group. Smaller cards provide an item. Large cards propose a situation. These should be face down on the table.

• To begin a round, turn over a large card. This is the situation for the round.

• Each student then takes an item card.• One by one, the students turn over their item card. They

then must justify needing the item during the situation by providing a reason.For example: “You should ride a bicycle when Godzilla attacks so you can escape quickly. Most matchups will be nonsensical. Encourage zany reasoning.

• If other players think the justification is reasonable, the player keeps the card and gains a point. If the other players think it is not reasonable, the card is returned to the pile and reshuffled.

• When all students have completed their turn, a new round is begun, with a new situation card.

• Play style is similar to “Apples to Apples,” in that players must give reasons for unusual connections.

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Fly a kite

Drive a tank Drink water

Play golf

Playthe piano

Shake hands Get under the table

Use a fire hose Go to a high place

Stay home Takea

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