My Adventure Passport – A Gamified Writing Journey in English

My Adventure Passport is a fun and active way for kids to practise English while using their imagination.
They’ll talk, move, write and work together — all while planning what to take on a camping trip!

In this activity, students learn to use the phrase “I’m going to take…” and explore camping and adventure vocabulary in a playful, meaningful way.

Step 1: Running Dictation – Team Mission Mode!

We started with an energetic running dictation to activate key vocabulary and grammar through teamwork.

Students worked in pairs.
There were two roles:
🔹 The runner picked up a card with a sentence (e.g. “I’m going to take a torch”), memorised it, and said it aloud to their partner.
🔹 The writer listened carefully and wrote it down.
They switched roles after each turn.

The goal: write as many correct sentences as possible before time ran out.
This activity was fast, fun and encouraged accurate sentence building.

Step 2: Camp Packing Race – “Pack Your Bag!”

Next, teams worked together to prepare for a fictional adventure.

Each group received a destination card (like Desert Island or Rainy Forest).
They looked at the weather and clues on the card, then chose 5 useful objects.
They used complete sentences to explain their choices:
🗣 “I’m going to take a tent because it’s rainy.”

This stage helped consolidate vocabulary in context and introduced the idea of planning for a real situation.

Step 3: My Adventure Passport

In the final stage, students completed their personal writing task.

Each student received a different destination card with a short description and clues (e.g. It’s hot and sunny. You are near the sea.).
Based on the destination, they chose 5 objects and wrote:
“I’m going to take sun cream.”
“I’m going to take a towel.”
A simple checklist helped them review their work.

Each passport was unique and matched their personal adventure!

Why it works:

Combines speaking, listening, decision-making, and writing skills
Transforms grammar into a gamified challenge
Makes planning and communication part of the task
Encourages creativity, autonomy and collaboration
Promotes practical thinking in language learning

This 3-step journey — Running Dictation → Packing Race → Passport Writing — makes grammar visible, fun and full of purpose. Students don’t just write. They become explorers.

📥 Download the Resources

Everything you need to carry out this activity in your classroom:

Illustrated destination cards with clear clues
Object images for group games and running dictation
“My Adventure Passport” worksheet (writing)

👉 Download the full resource pack here

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