In a race in Glasgow, someone played a trick on the runners. This person hid the signs that showed the runners where to go. Because of this, about 30 runners went the wrong way. The people who organized the race were worried. They said it could have been dangerous if someone got hurt and needed help.

The organizers want the person who did this to understand it was not funny. It could have been very bad for the runners. The runners had their warm clothes and medicine at the end of the race. The race people said sorry and gave a discount for the next race. They will try to make sure this doesn't happen again.

Original news source: Female prankster pretending to be marshal sends Glasgow runners on 2.5km detour during race (Sky News)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will take turns acting out key actions or events from the article (like "running," "hiding signs," "getting lost"). The other groups will guess what they are acting out. This will help students engage with the content and practice vocabulary.
– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: Ask students to work in pairs to create a catchy headline for the article. They can use simple phrases or words to summarize the main event. After they create their headlines, each pair will share their ideas with the class.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Choose important vocabulary words from the article (e.g., "race," "runners," "dangerous"). One student will draw a picture representing one of the words on the board while the rest of the class guesses the word. This will help reinforce vocabulary understanding.
– MIND MAP
Instructions: On a large piece of paper or whiteboard, write the word "Race" in the center. Students will work in small groups to brainstorm and add ideas related to the race from the article, such as "runners," "trick," "danger," and "organizers." This visual activity will help them connect ideas and vocabulary.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Pose the question, "Was it funny to hide the signs in the race?" Students will walk around the classroom and ask their classmates for their opinions (yes or no). After collecting responses, students will share the results with the class. This encourages speaking and listening skills while discussing the article's theme.

In a race in ?, someone ? a trick on the runners. This person hid the signs that showed the runners where to go. Because of this, about 30 runners ? the wrong way. The people who organized the race were ?. They said it could have been dangerous if someone got hurt and needed help. The organizers want the person who did this to ? it was not funny. It could have been very bad for the runners. The runners had their warm ? and medicine at the end of the ?. The race people said sorry and ? a discount for the next race. They will try to make sure this doesn't happen again.

1. What is a race?
2. Do you like to run? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if you got lost during a race?
4. Do you think it is funny to trick people? Why or why not?
5. What is a sign?
6. Have you ever played a trick on someone? What did you do?
7. How would you feel if someone got hurt in a race?
8. Do you think it is important to follow signs? Why?
9. What do you do when you get lost?
10. Do you like to watch races? Why or why not?
11. What is your favorite sport?
12. How would you feel if you won a race?

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