Yes/No, Why?

The Process of Yes/No, Why?

Just as with all the other high impact activities, Yes/No, Why? is a discussion activity. It is designed so that students focus on the relationship between vocabulary words. Teachers create yes-no questions like these for students to answer.

Does establishing a routine make life less hectic?

Is spending money spontaneously always detrimental to your budget?

Each question contains two vocabulary words. These pairings of words are unusual and should provoke critical thought and debate.

Students answer the questions with a yes or no, then explain why they chose their answer.

Once again, it’s the WHY that’s important. As you saw with the True/False, Why? and the Sentence Completions, asking students to explain their answer is the most valuable part of the discussion.

Warning: this activity can lead to spirited debate!