This is a game to practice using should/shouldn't / must / ought to and other modal verbs to give advice and make suggestions. Each player tries to give advice as a character.
Harry is thinking of sneaking into the Restricted Section again - Give him advice as Hermione.
Advice modals: should, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to, shouldn't
15
Fred and George want to test a new prank product on first years. Give him your opinion as though you are Professor Dumbledore.
Advice modals: should, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to, shouldn't
15
Draco is thinking of quitting the Quidditch team. How would his father, Lucius Malfoy respond?
Advice modals: should, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to, shouldn't
15
Neville lost the password to Gryffindor Tower again. You are Professor McGonagall. What do you say to him?
Advice modals: should be more responsible, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to, shouldn't
10
Ron wants to ask Fleur Delacour to the Yule Ball. How does Harry advise him?
Advice modals: should, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to, shouldn't
25
Luna Lovegood is planning to publish a wild story in The Quibbler. She asks you, Professor Trelawny, for advice...
Advice modals: should, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to, shouldn't
15
Hagrid wants to bring a new magical creature to class - but, the Ministry of Magic just tried Buckbeak for his crimes! You are Madame Maxime. How do you advise him?
Advice modals: should, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to
20
Dobby wants to protect Harry from danger again. Choose one of these characters to give advice as: Dobby, Harry, Dumbledore, Lucius Malfoy
Advice modals: should, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to
25
Students are gossiping about someone being the Heir of Slytherin. You are Ginny. Harry is really upset - what advice do you give him?
Advice modals: should, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to
15
Your friend Oliver Wood wants to skip his homework for a Quidditch Match - but he's already failing! How do you advise him?
Advice modals: should, mustn’t, ought to, have to, don’t have to
20
Cedric Diggory knows someone cheated in the Triwizard Tournament. What should he do?
Modal use: must tell the truth, shouldn’t stay silent, ought to be brave
10
Luna feels left out of a study group because she’s "different." She asks you, Hermione, for advice.
Modal use: should include her, ought to be kind, mustn’t exclude others
25
Hermione is overwhelmed with her class load and club activities. She asks Ron and Harry for advice. How do they reply?
Modal use: must rest, shouldn’t take on too much, ought to prioritize
25
Ron snuck out to the Slytherin after-party without permission. Professor McGonagall finds out! What does she tell him?
Modal use: should tell your parents, must be careful, ought to earn their trust
25
A student spent all their savings on joke products. Now, they have no money for the rest of the year! How does Ron advise them?
Modal use: should save money, must learn to budget, don’t have to buy everything
15
Harry keeps arriving late to Potions and Snape is furious. What does Remus Lupin say to give him advice?
Modal use: must be on time, shouldn’t stay up late, ought to manage time better