bMAKE FLASHCARDS

• write the word and part of speech on one  side 

OR

• write the definition + a sample sentence on the other side

PLAY PICTIONARY

• write all vocabulary words on separate slips of paper

• place words in a cup, box, or container so you can pull them out at random

• with a parnter(s), take turns being the artist and guesser(s) 

  • one person pulls a word out of the container without showing it to others, confirms the definition with notes or flashcards, then draws the word without using letters, numbers, or symbols

  • the remaining partner(s) try to be the first to guess the word

    • to make this game most useful, add 5 or 6 random words to your container, so you don't get in the habit of just shouting out the words on your list

PLAY CONCENTRATION

• made a deck of cards with your words (2 copies of each word on papers of equal size, shape, and color)

• place cards on a table face down in rows

• play with a partner(s) to match words

  • turn over a word; correctly use it in  a sentence

  • turn over another word (trying to match a pair of the same words); correctly use it in a sentence

    • If you use the word correctly AND match a pair, take another turn.

    • If you misuse a word and don't match a pair, play moves to the next partner.

PLAY CHARADES

• write all vocabulary words on separate slips of paper

• place words in a cup, box, or container so you can pull them out at random

• with a parnter(s), take turns being the actor and guesser(s) 

  • one person pulls a word out of the container without showing it to others, confirms the definition with notes or flashcards, then acts out the word without talking or making noise

  • the remaining partner(s) try to be the first to guess the word

    • to make this game most useful, add 5 or 6 random words to your container, so you don't get in the habit of just shouting out the words on your list