Looking for a way to get students to have fun learning new words AND remember them longer? Try these brain-based vocabulary activities.
Playing these word board games is an excellent way to build up your middle schooler's vocabulary and spelling skills before high school.
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4 Games to Help Kids Think Critically about Vocabulary Guest Post by Rachael Parlett from Classroom Game Nook Blog.
One of the most effective ways to improve test scores, writing, and reading comprehension is to improve vocabulary! Why have students copy down definitions or make old-school flash cards when they can learn new words with some fun games? Here are 5 vocabulary games for middle school students you can try in your homeschool! Click the link below to read more!
Inside: A library of top Spanish games for class, that are fun AND provide quality comprehensible input. Most of us know by now that games are essential for every language classroom. We get it: games get our students moving, make class fun, promote higher engagement, and create those happy vibes we all want, as teachers. And
Check out this free (editable!) printable vocabulary game for kids in elementary and middle school. Just type your words on the cards, and you have a fun vocabulary activity that you can use with any word list! #vocabulary
Here's a quick and easy way to review vocabulary in Middle School!
As the old adage goes, if you teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime. It turns out the same can be said about a student’s vocabulary: Teach her what a word means, and she’ll become a stronger reader. Even better, say researchers, teach your students what eight to 10 words mean, over the course of 37 to 50 weeks, and even your lowest readers could experience a 30 percent increase in word knowledge… And the more words your students know, the more likely they are to comprehend what they read. But as any of us who has memorized lists of vocabulary words knows, it can be – well, boring. As with many things school-related, the key to your students’ success with building their vocabularies is to make it fun! Check out these three No-Prep, No-Hassle, No-Excuses Vocabulary Games you can use with any sets of words. Tip: These work best as a review, after students have already heard the words and had a chance to use them (either during class warm ups or in homework). And...great news! I've compiled everything you need to play the games in an EXCLUSIVE FREEBIE! Guess Who? Write the vocabulary words on index cards (or have students do this). Here's a set of figurative language vocabulary cards... Without letting the students see, tape the cards to their backs. Have the students walk around the room and give clues to one another about the word on their backs. (For example, if Sam is wearing the word “onomatopoeia,” his partner may say, “The bacon sizzled in the frying pan.” Sam then takes a guess at what the word is. And so on.) When In Doubt, Bluff Divide your class into two teams. Write a vocabulary word on the board or write the words on cards and just display them inside this poster... Students who know the definition should stand up. Students who are bluffing and don’t know the definition also should stand. (Students who are unsure also may remain seated.) Call on a student at random to define the word. If the student gets it, his team gets points for every team member that is standing. If the student does not get it, the team loses points for every team member standing. The team with the most points at the end wins. Fast Talker Type the vocabulary words onto a SmartBoard or Powerpoint template (or use a visualizer) and project each word, one at a time, so the class can see it. Or, write the words on strips of paper for students to pull out of a bag or basket. Once students have a word, instead of asking for the definition of the word, call out alternative commands: · Part of speech · Synonym · Antonym · Roots · Use in a sentence (You can also write those commands on a beach ball and have students toss it to each other as you go through the words.) Or, you can put the commands on a paper cube that students roll for their "vocabulary fate." See how quickly the students can come up with an answer as you randomly call on them. It's a great idea to keep throwing in old words as the year progresses, so your students have a better shot of retaining the vocabulary words. Consider giving points or prizes when students identify vocabulary words in their reading material or outside of class. They’ll have fun. They’ll become better readers. And you won’t break a sweat! Everyone wins! Since we're on the topic of vocabulary, I thought I'd share my favorite way to teach vocabulary words. It's through doodling! Yes, doodling! I've found that combining vocabulary instruction with doodles...and then writing, is an amazing way to expand students vocabulary. I even created a set of 160 Daily Doodle Vocabulary words for grades 3-5 and grades 6-8. Ready for your freebie? Just click HERE for a set of vocabulary word cards, a poster, and the vocab cube. Thanks for stopping by! Mary Beth
This is an easy game to play with students to help them with vocabulary! This game can be played as a class or in small groups / partners. ...
This month, the Mob is focusing on vocabulary. There's no doubt that introducing, teaching, and reinforcing vocabulary is vital, but what is the best way to do it? Umm, Don't Try This Yes, you guessed it. Giving students word lists, vocabulary word finds, and even crossword puzzles are not going to build their vocabulary. Rote memorization doesn't work -- not in any real, meaningful way. But What Works? I'm not sure there is one perfect way to teach vocabulary. (That's the good news!) Since students all learn in different ways and at different rates, it's important to practice vocabulary in a variety of ways. We know that repeated, meaningful interaction with words helps students learn, understand, and use them. Try This: Generate Word Interest Help raise your students' awareness of the importance of word use by getting them out of their seats to play games! Gather up your Scrabble board and borrow several others and play scrabble. Even though your students aren't technically studying content vocabulary, they are searching their minds for words that contain high value letters and words that will fit on the board. Make a word wall -- or at least an "Interesting Words" wall. Encourage students to add words to a blank piece of butcher paper on your classroom wall. What words do they notice from their reading? Allowing students to illustrate the word's meaning or initial their word finds can help generate interest and enthusiasm for word collections. Subscribe and use Merriam Webster's "Word of the Day." While I wouldn't recommend trying to keep up with a new word a day, you could choose a word of the week. I love this resource because it provides an audio pronunciation and a bit of etymology for the word. Try This: Vocabulary Collector When your students are reading, provide them with a vocabulary collector. It can be as simple as a sheet of paper folded into thirds. Ask students to jot down words and phrases that they come along in their reading. These words could go on your "Interesting Words" wall or into a Vocabulary Catcher (see below). Again, you are encouraging your students to become more aware of words and how they are used. Vocabulary collectors are also helpful in practicing using context clues. Try This: "Vocabulary Catcher" Games Remember fortune tellers? Cootie catchers? Use them for vocabulary. The great thing is that students can create several throughout the school year and use them for impromptu games. I also like them because each one only has eight spots for words -- a manageable amount of words to gather and understand. I have a Vocabulary Catcher freebie on my Teachers Pay Teachers store. Be sure to check it out! The Bottom Line Vocabulary, whether it's content vocabulary or not, is important. Getting students interested and engaged with new words is the first step! So, what innovative ideas do you use to teach vocabulary? Share your ideas below! Happiness always♥
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Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
I don’t know about you, but the high school students at my school are dealing with some major gaps. One of the biggest gaps we have identified is vocabulary. We also know that vocabulary is o…
This post explains how teachers can use an academic version of the highly engaging Spoons game to review concepts. Free games included!
Looking for a fun vocabulary activity? This extension is perfect for middle and high school to help encourage critical thinking and associations.
Inside: Spanish vocabulary games for the language classroom. The best way to “learn vocabulary” is in context. I use to give long lists of isolated words, until I switched to proficiency-based teaching and threw out my textbook. I realized my students were memorizing the words to pass a quiz, and then forgetting them. Our students really need to see
I have seen several games like this for elementary students, and I instantly knew that my middle school students would love to play this! I updated the game with 7th through 9th grade vocabulary words. My students LOVE to play this game! I am not kidding when I tell you that they request it again and again. They ask to play multiple times in a row as well! The best part is that they are having fun while learning the words, and I have seen the words creeping into their speech and writing. The instructions for this game are simple: There are 34 cards. Hand out all of the cards, which may mean some students double up. You can participate as well! Before playing, have each student look up his/her vocabulary word. Then, once play begins, listen for the definition of your word. When you hear it, read your entire card to the class. The game is complete when you have finished the entire loop and all students have read their card(s). I have played this game a lot with my students, and I have many classroom-tested tips for keeping things running smoothly. These words are selected from "100 words every middle school student should know" as well as a few words I have noted that my students are misusing or lacking in their vocabulary. This game would be perfect for grades 7 through 9, or other levels depending on student ability (great for an upper high school remediation class or an advanced 6th grade class). If you enjoy this game, you might also enjoy my other product: Vocabulary Review and Practice: 16 Fun Activities for Comprehension: All Subjects Please download and enjoy! © 2014 Kristen Dembroski. All rights reserved. Purchase of this unit entitles the purchaser only the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Copying any part of this product and placing it on the internet in any form (even a personal/classroom website) is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). These items can be located in a Google search and then shared worldwide for free.
Students need a good vocabulary to understand what they read, and improve in writing papers. Free online vocabulary games are a fun way to learn vocabulary.
Use these high-impact strategies for teaching vocabulary to make learning active and engaging in your middle school or high school classroom!
NO PREP activity. Students match up French words with their English equivalent and color each one the same color. Complete instructions are included along with a key and a sample page to show how this page can be colored in. This is a great review activity for middle school age students or someth...
