works brilliantly for YEAR 9/GRADE 10 French because it feels more like a game than speaking practice. How to Run The Game: Give students ridiculous “would you rather” style dilemmas designed to split the class evenly. Students move to one side of the room or the other. Then: count sides debate choices defend answers in French The fun comes from impossible or chaotic choices. Round 1: Easy/Funny Get everyone comfortable. Examples: Tu préfères… ou… ? Round 2: Chaos This is where it becomes “Split the Room.” Examples: Tu préfères avoir 1% de batterie pour toujours ou un Wi-Fi très lent ? Round 3: Student-Made Questions This is usually the best part. In pairs: students invent their own ridiculous dilemmas in French they try to split the class exactly in half You then play them live. The Competitive element? 1 point if the room splits nearly 50/50 That makes them think strategically and gets loads of engagement. Extra Twist: Secret Voting If your class is shy: students stand with eyes closed and point or use mini whiteboards or use tech/forms if allowed Then reveal the split dramatically.