{"product_id":"suspect-sketch-efl-descriptive-language-and-speaking-activity","title":"Suspect Sketch | EFL Descriptive Language and Speaking Activity","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much can your students remember from just a quick glance? Put their memory, descriptive language and communication skills to the test with Suspect Sketch, an engaging EFL speaking and drawing activity where learners take on the roles of eyewitnesses and police sketch artists. Students must describe what they remember, ask questions and communicate even the smallest details to recreate a suspect's appearance as accurately as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resource includes detailed teacher guidance, a suggested vocabulary bank for describing physical appearance and two ready to use suspect portraits. Students begin by practising descriptive language and testing their memory before working in pairs as witnesses and sketch artists. After studying a suspect's portrait for just 30 seconds, witnesses must describe the person from memory whilst their partners ask questions and attempt to draw an accurate likeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents then swap roles and repeat the challenge with a second portrait before comparing their finished sketches with the originals. The activity encourages learners to use precise vocabulary, ask for clarification, express uncertainty and recognise how easily details can be forgotten or misremembered. The focus is on effective communication rather than artistic ability, making the challenge accessible to students with different levels of drawing confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe activities naturally develop speaking, listening, descriptive language, questioning techniques and memory skills whilst encouraging careful observation and collaborative communication. Optional variations introduce multiple witnesses, video descriptions and additional support for learners who need more help, allowing teachers to adapt the activity to suit different abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether used as a speaking lesson, a descriptive vocabulary activity or part of a wider crime and mystery themed project, Suspect Sketch offers an entertaining way to practise describing people and discover just how much accurate communication matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis resource is also part of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Mystery | EFL Resource Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is available to download \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.englishinaction.com\/products\/crime-mystery-efl-resource-pack-for-speaking-critical-thinking-and-creative-activities\" title=\"Crime \u0026amp; Mystery | EFL Resource Pack for Speaking, Critical Thinking and Creative Activities\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTEFL, ESL, EAL and EFL classrooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescribing people and physical appearance vocabulary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaking, listening and asking questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePair work, memory challenges and communication skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once you have completed your purchase, you will receive a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePDF to download and print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edigital download\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. No physical product will be shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EiA Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53300298088730,"sku":null,"price":0.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5108\/7422\/files\/suspectsketch1.png?v=1793722347","url":"https:\/\/france.tefltoolkit.com\/fr\/products\/suspect-sketch-efl-descriptive-language-and-speaking-activity","provider":"EiA Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}