WHO? WHAT? WHERE? – Picture Cards
SENTENCE BUILDING • ORAL LANGUAGE • WRITING • VOCABULARY • PICTURE CARDS • WHO? WHAT? WHERE? • COMPLETE SENTENCES
Looking for a simple, engaging, and versatile activity to help students speak, build vocabulary, and construct complete sentences?
This picture-based activity encourages students to observe a scene, answer the three questions Who? What? Where?, and then use their answers to create a complete sentence.
The cards can be used orally or in writing, independently, with a partner, in a small group, or with the teacher.
How to Play
Observe
Students carefully look at the picture and identify the different elements of the scene.
Answer the Questions
Who? Who do you see in the picture?
What? What is the character doing?
Where? Where is the scene taking place?
Build a Sentence
Students combine the three pieces of information to create a complete and meaningful sentence.
Speak or Write
Students can say their sentence aloud or write it down.
Different Ways to Use the Cards
Independent activity
Partner work
Small-group activity
Oral language practice
Sentence-building activity
Writing workshop
Vocabulary development
Creative writing challenge
Add extra questions such as When? How? Why?
Create a story using several picture cards
Skills Practiced
Observation
Vocabulary
Understanding question words
Oral language
Listening
Sentence construction
Writing
Organizing ideas
Creativity and imagination
Critical thinking
What’s Included
18 colorful picture cards
A variety of everyday situations
Different characters, activities, and settings
Clear and engaging visual supports
Who? What? Where? prompts on every card
Perfect For
Elementary students
English language learners (ELL)
ESL students
Vocabulary activities
Oral language practice
Sentence-building practice
Writing activities
Writing centers
Literacy centers
Small-group instruction
Independent work
Students who benefit from visual support when developing ideas and constructing sentences
One picture, three questions, and endless possibilities for speaking, thinking, and writing.


