Tool Box 7: Question Words Task Cards

Question Words Toolbox Task Cards 

The Question Words Toolbox is an interactive, language-building activity designed to help students practice using question words (who, what, when, where, why, how) in a meaningful and visual way. Students “open” their toolbox by picking a task card, looking closely at the image on the card, and creating a question using the question word provided.

Each task card includes a clear image and a specific question word, guiding students to think about the scene and form a complete, relevant question . This activity encourages speaking and writing practice while helping students understand how different question words are used to ask for information.

This activity is especially effective for ESL and ELL learners, as the visual support makes question formation more accessible and less intimidating . It works well for:

• Oral speaking practice 
   

• Writing activities 
   

• Partner or small-group work 
   

• Learning stations or centers 
   

The toolbox theme keeps learning fun and engaging , while the task card format promotes creativity and critical thinking . This resource helps students build confidence asking questions, improve sentence structure, and strengthen everyday communication skills .