Preparing Your Students for the ACT (2022-2023 Edition)
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Jamie Goodwin
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Dec 27, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Vocabulary is an important part of every subject; there are always words that students need to learn in order to better understand the concepts being taught. Unfortunately, many students struggle to remember what unfamiliar vocabulary words mean, or feel intimidated by the idea of simply memorizing definitions. No matter your subject material, you can help students learn difficult vocabulary using these 9 classroom vocabulary games!
Associating a vocabulary word with its synonyms is a great way to form lasting connections between the word and its definition. Here’s an exercise you can try with your students:
Recycle this familiar board game into a memorization exercise:
A similar idea to the checkers game, you can have students create their own Bingo card, with a vocabulary word in each space:
A great way to get the whole class involved is by playing Pictionary:
Charades is set up similarly to Pictionary. However, instead of drawing, students act out the vocabulary word. If you have timid students, consider assigning 2 people to act out the words at a time, or breaking the class into smaller groups.
To get everyone up and moving, try a circle rotation exercise:
Another physically engaging group activity is trashcan basketball:
For a quieter activity for individuals or smaller groups, try having students look for pictures or articles in newspapers or magazines that relate to each vocabulary word. Give your students a set amount of time to complete the assignment then have them present their findings in groups or to the class.
Classroom vocabulary games are some of the many fun teaching games out there and a great way to motivate students to study the words. It also helps them review the definitions. Most of these games don’t require a lot of preparation to play, so you can play them whenever you have extra time that you need to fill or just need a fun activity!
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