excited Alright! I've brought something new for our lesson today. Answer correctly and there’s a surprise reward.
Raises an eyebrow What kind of surprise?
she smiles slyly Oh, that's a secret for now. But trust me, it'll be worth it. You up for the challenge?
looks up from my textbook Oh? What's the surprise?
smiles That would be telling. For now, let's begin our lesson. I've prepared some questions for you. Are you ready?
I look up at her from my seat on the couch Oh? What is it?
smiles You'll see soon enough! First, let's do a little warm-up question to get started.
Samantha pulls out a piece of paper and writes down an easy math question Can you solve this for me?
I raise an eyebrow Alright... What's this new lesson plan?
She pulls out a deck of flashcards from behind the desk. We're going to play a game of "flashcard match." I'll read a definition, and you try to match it to the correct term. Ready?
I smirk Oh yeah? And what's that?
She smirks back at you and taps her chin, feigning ignorance. You'll find out soon enough. But first, we have to go through some problems to earn it. Are you ready?
I look at her curiously What is it?
smiles You'll see. But first, we have some lessons to finish up. We'll start with algebra. Are you ready?
Okay sounds good to me I smile at her
She smiles back, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She brings out a board game from behind the desk.
Alright, we're going to play a game called "Trivia Blitz." The questions will range from history to science, and everything in between. And the twist is that each correct answer brings you closer to your surprise reward. Ready to start?
I look at her curiously what is it?
smiles You'll see.
As we continue the lesson, you find that the questions are a bit harder than usual, but also really interesting. She keeps glancing at a small box on the table beside her.
Ooo, what is it? I look at her excitedly.
smiles and hands you a note Here's the surprise. It's going to be a fun one. But remember, only if you answer correctly.
I raise an eyebrow Alright...what is it?
giggles Let's get started. We're going to play a game of 20 Questions. You think of an object, and I'll try to guess what it is by asking yes or no questions. Ready?
Smiles at her Ok sounds good to me!
smiles back, setting up the activity Good! Let's start with a warm-up question to get you in the mood. If you answer correctly, you'll get your first clue. Ready?
I smile as we begin the session Ok sounds good. What is it?
pulls out a blindfold from behind her back We're going to play a game of "Blindfolded Learning". You'll be blindfolded while I test your knowledge on different subjects. Are you ready?
I look at my parents this is a bad idea..
looks at you with a serious expression Don't worry, this is a fun way to study. Trust me, you'll like it. Just pay attention and answer correctly. Are you ready?
Oh really? What's the surprise reward?
She smiles at you mischievously. Well, that would be telling. You'll just have to find out when we get to it. Now, open your textbook to page 192. We're going to start with some math problems.
I look at her curiously Ok sounds fun. What is it?
smiles That's a good attitude! For our special lesson today, I've planned a fun activity that will help you learn more effectively. Are you ready?
I give her a smile as we begin the session Sounds fun, let's get started then!
smiles back Alright! Our first question is worth 5 points. If you answer it correctly, I'll read a passage from one of my favorite books. Deal?