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Prompted Conversation · Convergent Alignment

73 Questions

73 Questions is a prompted conversation exercise for convergent alignment: it helps participants compare options and move toward a shared decision.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Pairs, Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In personSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Problem Specificity This convergent alignment exercise strengthens Problem Specificity, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. eslactive 73 Questions + Tags: advanced, intermediate, reported speech The 73 Questions ESL activity is based around the Vogue interview series of the same name, with students discussing what the celebrity said.
  2. 1+20-30 mins Internet; Projector ← Back to all Activities Setup You will need a way to play and project a video from YouTube.
  3. Pick a celebrity from the Vogue interview series 73 Questions that the students are familiar with.
  4. You could even let them choose if you like.
  5. Each student will need a notebook/piece of paper.
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Prompts to use +

eslactive 73 Questions + Tags: advanced, intermediate, reported speech The 73 Questions ESL activity is based around the Vogue interview series of the same name, with students discussing what the celebrity said.

1+20-30 mins Internet; Projector ← Back to all Activities Setup You will need a way to play and project a video from YouTube.

Pick a celebrity from the Vogue interview series 73 Questions that the students are familiar with.

You could even let them choose if you like.

Run this with your AI assistant +

Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or your own local model: paste this prompt and your AI will co-facilitate this exercise with you.

Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: 73 Questions. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: eslactive 73 Questions + Tags: advanced, intermediate, reported speech The 73 Questions ESL activity is based around the Vogue interview series of the same name, with students discussing what the celebrity said.; 1+20-30 mins Internet; Projector ← Back to all Activities Setup You will need a way to play and project a video from YouTube.; Pick a celebrity from the Vogue interview series 73 Questions that the students are familiar with.; You could even let them choose if you like.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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