ae ee ewe eee es es ia a weweye = www wwe ee eee Introduction This book has been written for leachers of students in the 11-14 age range, especially those teachers $ither few to the profession or new to this particular age range. There is no such thing as, either, a typical teacher, or, a typical student. Its, therefore, highly unlikely that every single one of the 55 activities included willbe instantly appropriote for every leacher in every classroom setting. Instead, you will find a spread of activities extending from the tried and trusted, more traditional games (Noughts and Crosses and Dominoes, for example] to others which are more unusual; a spread which, itis hoped, will provide a mixture of reossurance and challenge. “ The book is meant fo augment rather ihn supplant an existing coursebook. Your coursebook is probably providing your pedagogic ‘main meal’, whereas Activity Box is* «a useful supplier of ‘starters’, ‘snacks’ and ‘desserts’ The activities provide opportunities for students to work as individuals, poirs, smell