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Shakespearean Insults | Introduction to Shakespeare Game | Dramatic Play

By Jennifer Arnold

Ready to spice up your lessons on Shakespeare’s plays?

Imagine your students passionately delivering lines like, “Thou art a boil, a plague sore, an embossed carbuncle!” Yep, we’re talking about Shakespearean insults, and this printable game is the ultimate way to engage middle and high schoolers while teaching the Bard’s wit and wordplay!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

Interactive Learning: Your students will dive headfirst into Shakespearean language through fun, competitive “duels.”

Drama Meets Creativity: They’ll use accents, gestures, and all the flair to bring the insults to life.

No Prep Required: Just print, set up, and let the hilarity unfold!

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

A list of 50 Shakespearean insults to fuel the duels.

Game instructions for individual battles, team play, and improv scenarios (perfect for all group sizes!).

Creative variations like freestyle duels, skit-making, and improv challenges.

NO Prep- just print and play! Easy setup for classrooms, drama clubs, or homeschool groups.

HOW IT WORKS:

Pair Up or Team Up: Students get their insults ready.

The Duel Begins: With dramatic flair, they throw Shakespearean shade at their opponent.

Audience Votes: The most creative and theatrical delivery wins!

Crown a Champion: Continue the duels until the Shakespearean Insult Champion reigns supreme.

PERFECT FOR:

Literature and drama classes studying Shakespeare plays

Icebreakers or fun review days

Homeschool co-ops looking for creative language activities

LOOKING FOR MORE SHAKESPEARE ACTIVITIES?

Check out the Shakespeare Insults Activity Pack.

Both resources are also included in the Shakespeare Insults Activity and Game bundle so you can save on both!

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign

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Editable Jeopardy Game Template 5 Category Blank Game Board- Personal Use

By SPO Resources

Are you looking for an easy way to incorporate more games into your instruction? Grab this editable Jeopardy game board template to effortlessly create custom jeopardy-style games to help students prepare for a test, review previously taught information, or even introduce new topics. Available in both PowerPoint & Google Slides™ formats. 

Who doesn’t love a game with a little friendly competition? Students from elementary through high school (and even adults) will love playing this jeopardy-style game. I know you’ll love it too, with so many ways to play (whole group, small group, independent practice), an infinite amount of topics to choose from, and endless amounts of games to create, all for the price of a cup of coffee. 

I’ve done the hard work for you. No need to go through the hassle of designing the slides or setting up any links; this resource is pre-linked and ready to go! Choose the categories and edit the questions and answers to fit your content area. It’s that easy!

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This resource is for the five-category game board template. If you’d like a template for 3, 4, or 6 categories, click the resources below:

-Editable 3 Category Jeopardy-style Game Board Template

-Editable 4 Category Jeopardy-style Game Board Template

-Editable 6 Category Jeopardy-style Game Board Template

Want them all? Save big by purchasing the bundle with all four game board templates!  

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Includes:

★ Editable PowerPoint Jeopardy game board template with scoreboard

★ Editable Google Slides™ Jeopardy game board template

★ Option for Final Jeopardy & daily double (with instructions)

★ Editable answer key document 

★ Teacher's guide with directions, tips & ways to play

★ Editable question planning template

★ Editable slides with game rules and directions to present to students

★ Student recording sheets

★ Printable scoreboard & question tracker (best for Google Slides™ version)

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Who should buy this?

Buy this if you’re a creative teacher looking to increase engagement in your classroom and want to get students excited about learning! This resource is perfect for you if you know you don’t have the time to format, design, link, and animate a game board, but you want to quickly create customizable review games that align with what you’re teaching.  

Do not buy this product if you’re looking for a game that already has the questions created for you. If you’re looking for that, you may like one of these resources:

-3rd-grade Math Review Jeopardy Game

-4th-grade Math Review Jeopardy Game

-5th-grade Math Review Jeopardy Game

-Fractions Math Review Jeopardy Game

Do I need to have advanced PowerPoint skills to use this product?

NOPE! I’ve done the hard part on my end—no need to fret over formatting, linking, animating, and designing the game board. All you need to do is type the questions and answers in the text boxes on each slide. 

Can I sell the game I create with this template on TeachShare?

No, this product is for personal/classroom use only. You can create an endless number of games for yourself and your classroom, but you cannot resell the game using this template. 

A commercial use template is coming soon. Follow me to be the first to know when it is available! 

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WHY BUY THIS?

Aren’t we all a little more engaged when material is presented to us in a fun way? Turning a simple worksheet or practice test into a review game captures students’ attention and increases their motivation to participate. If your classroom is anything like mine, you know that behavior problems are minimal when student engagement is high. 

With this customizable game board, you can turn any worksheet, practice test, or topic into an irresistible game that students are begging you to play.

I know it can be nearly impossible to find pre made review games that perfectly align with your curriculum.  

Let’s say you're a 4th-grade teacher using the Bridges math curriculum and want to review for the unit 3 math test at the end of the week. 

The odds of finding a review game for this specific test on TeachShare are pretty slim, so save the time spent searching for something and create a game yourself

This editable template allows you to create a jeopardy-style review game to match exactly what you want students to learn and practice. Just divide the material into the main categories and input the questions and answers into the game board. BOOM, it’s ready to play! 

I’ve even included a question planning template and step-by-step instructions to make the planning process even easier for you!

The options are endless. Create as many different games as you want and play them for years to come. 

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What's editable?

  • Game title on the main slide
  • Final jeopardy button in the top right corner (keep, delete, or edit text)
  • Placement or use of the Daily Double button
  • Category titles on the main slide and question/answer slides
  • Main text on each slide to type in questions/answers or add images

What’s not editable?

  • Point values
  • Slide background and colors
  • Homescreen & scoreboard icons
  • Answer button 

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How does it work?

  • Play in presentation mode.
  • Click on the point value category box to go to the question.
  • Click on the answer box to view the answer.
  • Click on the star icon to go to the scoreboard. (PPTX version only)
  • Click on the home icon to return to the main slide.
  • Category boxes fade after clicking to keep track of previously answered questions.  (PPTX version only)
  • Use the scoreboard to keep track of the score for up to 6 teams. Just click on the numbers to update the score. (PPTX version only)

Please note that the scoreboard feature and the question boxes fading after clicking are unavailable in Google Slides™. I’ve included a printable question tracker and scoreboard if you use the Google Slides™ version.

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What's included?

  • Editable Jeopardy game board template (PPTX & Google Slides™ )

    • Five categories with 5 question & answer slides per category
    • Final jeopardy button (removable) with final jeopardy question & answer slides
    • Moveable Daily Double button 
    • Pre-linked editable slides 
    • Home screen slide pre-linked to questions
    • Scoreboard slide (PPTX version only)
    • Slides with getting started, how to use,  game rules, and directions
  • Editable student recording sheets (type in the specific category titles)

  • Editable answer key (create a one-page guide with the questions and answers). 

  • Question planning template (make planning easy!)

  • Printable question tracker & scoreboard (for Google Slides™ version)

  • PDF with step-by-step instructions, game directions, rules, and tips/ideas for increased engagement. 

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WAYS TO USE Jeopardy Game in your classroom

  • Whole group instruction/review
  • Small group
  • Test Prep
  • Centers
  • End-of-year review
  • Test prior knowledge
  • Introduce a new topic
  • Reteaching review
  • Formative assessment
  • Teamwork building activity
  • Play on teams
  • In-person learning
  • Virtual learning/distance learning
  • Independent learning
  • Extension activity: allow students to create a jeopardy game in Google Slides™.

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The Giver: Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles

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Studying The Giver by Lois Lowry? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 vocabulary crossword puzzles by chapters . Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Pairs great with The Giver Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes. Comes complete with answer key.

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Halloween vocabulary Bingo Riddles Game - Halloween Party Activities for kids

By Zaazoua Mostapha

Fun and educational Halloween vocabulary bingo game. Riddles to play in speech therapy or at your holiday classroom Halloween party.

You'll get a PDF file of 31 pages ( 30 bingo riddle cards + list of words used )

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Animal Similes - Figurative Language - Trimino (Triomino) Puzzles and Worksheets

By Miss Clever Cookie

Fun puzzles and worksheets to help you teach figurative language. Covers 24 animal AS ... AS similes. Low prep.

Contains:

♣ 4 trimino puzzles (2 in B&W and 2 in colour)

♣ 2 recording sheets

♣ 2 worksheets

♣ keys

What is trimino (triomino) puzzle and how to use it:

  • similar to domino BUT trimino cards have a triangular shape
  • INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Simply cut up the puzzle pieces and let your pupils put them back together. The resultant shape is that of a star.
  • Students need to match the similes with the correct picture.
  • You can print out a few puzzles and turn it into a competition. Whoever resolves the puzzle first, wins. It can be also played in teams.
  • I highly recommend printing the black & white trimino puzzles on different coloured papers. You won't get them accidentally mixed-up.

Materials in this product go nicely together and complement each other:

trimino puzzles are a great introduction into new vocabulary

recording sheets are perfect for keeping track of new vocabulary, students practice writing

worksheets focus on meaning, students get a taste of how similes are used in real life situations

They can also be used separately. My fast finishers LOVE trimino puzzles. Triminoes are great for centres too.

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Parts of Speech Middle/High School ELAR | Lesson | Quiz | Activities | Games

By Blooming Through High School

Learning the Parts of Speech for High School and Middle School - while this might one of those building blocks for lower levels, students still need a refresher.

Why is this important?

  • Common Vocabulary - When talking about the structure of a sentence, students and teachers need a common vocabulary.
  • Improve student writing - when students see how adverbs and adjectives create vivid sentences, you can prompt them to work them in.
  • Structure Matters - when talking about what's wrong with a sentence, we have to examine the elements that go into it.

What's Included:

  • Powerpoint Lesson covering the basics
  • Guided Student Lecture Notes during the lesson
  • In-Class Games
  • Anchor Charts for Class & Notebooks
  • 3 Pages of Practice
  • 2 Student Activities are digital
  • 1 Quiz (PDF & Google)
  • Gimkit & Kahoot Templates for easy uploading
  • Tips for teaching ELLs/EBs
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Get Creative: Can You Caption this Photo? Challenge Accepted!

By Inspired By MlG

Struggling to engage students in sentence building? Look no further than Caption the Photo, the interactive activity that ignites creativity and confidence through hilarious pictures!

Here's why Caption the Photo is a game-changer for your classroom:

  • Supercharge Learning: Students craft funny and grammatically correct sentences based on wacky photos, making language practice a blast!
  • Boosts Brainpower: Target specific areas like grammar, vocabulary, or sentence structure with a fun twist.
  • Perfect for Any Time: Liven up morning meetings, end-of-day activities, or quick brain breaks with a dose of laughter and learning.
  • Confidence Creators: As students craft witty captions, watch their confidence in writing and critical thinking skills soar.
  • Versatility is Key: Caption the Photo is adaptable to any grade level and learning objective, making it a classroom staple.

The result? Students who are excited to write, laugh, and learn!

Ready to add Caption the Photo to your teaching toolbox? Start watching your students' language skills take flight!

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Winter Holiday Christmas Movies Puzzles

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FREE! Decipher the context clues and symbols to figure out the words to famous Christmas movie titles, such as: Elf Night Before Christmas Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus is Coming to Town Frosty the Snowman Nutcracker Home Alone White Christmas Little Drummer Boy Polar Express Plus, have fun writing your own inferencing and logic Christmas movie puzzle at the end. Fun activity for small/whole group with colorful illustrations and Answer Key (at end).

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Pancho Villa Reading Challenge Decode and Write

By ARIANA PEREZ

Pancho Villa Reading Challenge Decode and Write

Includes a Digital Challenge were students read, highlight and decode a secret message!

+ A Writing Prompt

+PDF reading

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Vocabulary Printable Game | Roll a Word Activity | Freebie

By KJ Inspired Resources

Vocabulary Printable Game | Roll a Word Activity | Freebie: Student can use this roll a vocabulary word game in centers, for test prep, homework, small groups, tutoring, homeschool and so much more! AVID teachers can use the SAT/ACT vocabulary words found in our AVID Vocabulary bundle to practice their vocabulary skills!

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What's Included

  • 1 Roll a Word Vocabulary PDF Game Board

Directions

  • Students roll the dice and then choose a word from their vocabulary list.
  • Then follow the directions to practice the word.

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ESL Movies - Cinema - Speaking Listening Activity Taboo Game

By Love Learning Languages - French Resources

✯ The movies - ESL - ELL Taboo Speaking Game ✯

Playing TABOO is a great way to get ESL students to speak English and learn a lot of new vocabulary. This game is simple to modify and use with beginners and advanced students alike. In this MOVIES version of the game there are 35 playing cards. I've included 2 fun ways to play this fun vocabulary game and both are explained in the instructions.

This ESL Taboo game includes the following:

How to play classic Taboo (beginner and advanced levels)

35 Taboo game cards to print, laminate, cut out and hook together with a ring

Black and white and grayscale copies are included

PDF for projecting one card at a time for a whole class activity

How to play 15 MINUTES MAX - an alternative version of the game

15 MINUTES MAX game board

Object of the game

One player tries to get his teammate to guess the word at the top of a card. The player must give clues, but he can't use any of the Taboo words in his description. The taboo words are written beneath the word at the top of the card. Teams score points for each word successfully guessed. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Beginner students should be allowed to use the TABOO words printed on the cards. This will encourage them to use new vocabulary and will help them in forming sentences to use as clues.

This resource is included in my ESL - ELL speaking, listening, writing activities and games - Growing bundle.

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ELA Back to School Icebreaker | Get To Know Me Activities | First Week of School

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Looking for fun back to school icebreaker activities to make the first days or week of school in ELA seamless? You need your new batch of kiddos to get to know their classmates to ensure a wonderful new year. Then check out this fun Find Someone Who... (ELA Edition) Game which will get your students to know their new classmates...with questions that aren't lame!

It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use during the critical first weeks of school for an engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

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**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

You may be interested in the Back to School Activity Bundle which features 25 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school. A cover is included if you would like to print it as a packet!

Included in the Resource:

  • My Favorite Things Flower Craftivity -perfect for display
  • All About Me
  • Get to Know You Fortune Teller Craftivity
  • Get to Know Me 3D cube activity
  • Back to School Vibes - reveals secret message!!
  • Class Bingo Get to Know Classmates edition
  • Two Truths and a Lie
  • School Rules Crossword Puzzle with solution
  • This or That?
  • Word Search - with 48 words
  • Find the Classroom Maze - with solution
  • DIY Word Search (use with names of students in your class!)
  • Letter to Your New Teacher
  • Letter to Your Future Self
  • Message in a Bottle Writing
  • School Memories Writing/Drawing
  • Autobiography Writing
  • Back to School Acrostic Poem
  • Design a Hoodie
  • Design a Book Cover
  • Design a Hat and Sneaker Set
  • Back to School Goal Setting
  • Beginning of Year Vibes
  • Setting Expectations
  • Back to School Bucket List

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6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

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► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

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This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.


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ELA Word Work Game for Center Activities and Early Finishers

By Teach Savvy Store

Just Like Boggle™ | ELA Word Work Game for Centers and Early Finishers: These 60 Word Wander word work task cards and Google slides are not only engaging, but they will also help students improve letter pattern skills, spelling, and vocabulary! This game is perfect for ELA lessons, literacy centers, fast finishers, morning work, morning meeting and so much more.

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What's Included

  • 60 Word Wander task cards
  • Google Slides version where students can digitally type their words and points
  • Editable template for you to make your own OR allow students to make their own

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This resource features a lesson plan and materials for the Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game, an engaging and competitive way to review any unit of study. Let's face it, review days can be difficult and boring... so your students will appreciate you making learning fun with this collaborative game. The resource includes a meticulously detailed lesson plan, set-up instructions, tips for successful game play, and all necessary signs and materials. Besides simple set-up and devising questions for your content, very little preparation is needed for this lesson and if your students are like mine, they will ask for this form of review for every unit of study!

Product Includes:

  • Comprehensive lesson plan and set-up instructions
  • Helpful hints and tips for successful game play
  • 1 blank question sheet to design your own questions
  • Signs and materials for game play

This full-length lesson plan can be adapted for any period length up to 1 hour and is ideal on a day leading up to your final test.

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Human Body Systems Scavenger Hunt Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Activity

By Basic Biz Teaching

This Human Body Systems reading informational text scavenger hunt lesson is an engaging cross-curricular activity that incorporates reading comprehension, informational text, citing text evidence and critical thinking skills. This fun front-loading lesson includes 10 short reading passages and a final mystery word that students must unscramble. Each card reveals a new code word. The correct code words are not only found on a different card but also must be found IN the reading passage.

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Topics Include:

► Circulatory System

► Excretory System

► Digestive System

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► Muscular System

► Skeletal System

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With This Product You'll Get:

⭐ 10 reading passages

⭐ 10 Question Trails

⭐ Student Recording Sheet

⭐ Student Directions

⭐ Teacher Directions

⭐ Teacher Answer Key

This fun front-loading lesson includes 10 short reading passages and a final mystery word that students must unscramble. Each card reveals a new code word. The correct code words are not only found on a different card but also must be found IN the reading passage.

⚠️ CAUTION: Should you choose to use the activity as a review activity, the questions would be too easy and the completion time would be too quick. Therefore, I highly encourage this activity to introduce a new unit.

How does it work?

Students choose a reading card to start at and may start at ANY card. They read the passage and look at the question at the bottom labeled “code word”. The code word for THAT card number will lead them to a different card. But here’s the catch… students will NOT know where to find the answer so they will have to visit, skim, browse and revisit the clue cards and reading passages several times to find the answer they are seeking. (The more times they read or skim, the greater the chances of the info sinking in!)

Is it still a scavenger hunt?

It sure is! Students are roaming around the room hunting for answers. With large groups it’s often too hard to hide clues without the first group giving away the location once a clue has been found. This format ensures that ALL students can participate, and the “answers” will not be revealed by students who “finish” first.

You can hang the cards on the wall, scatter them on the floor, place them on desks, hide them or use as stations. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.

Students can work in pairs (or individually) and race to complete 10 questions, secret word and secret code. A friendly competition always increases engagement.

Skills Included:

✓ Reading Comprehension

✓ Critical Thinking

✓ Citing Evidence

✓ Problem Solving

Why Your Students Need This:

★ Active Learning

★ Cross-Curricular

★ Engaging

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How to use this:

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✍ Partner Activities

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BACK to SCHOOL Getting to Know You Activity for Middle School English

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking to build classroom community? Do you want to learn about your students? Then download this no-prep Back to School Getting to Know You Activity for Middle School Students! With this resource, students will be given instructions on how to make a line in various fun ways. They must use teamwork, talk with each other, sometimes communicate without talking, and rearrange themselves according to the prompt. Perfect for BACK TO SCHOOL or for BRAIN BREAKS throughout the year!

Examples:

Line Up....

  • In order of how many shoes you have.
  • Based on how many times you have checked social media today (from fewest to most).
  • In order of how many hours of sleep you get on a school night.
  • In alphabetical order of your favorite color.
  • And so many more!!

How can I use this resource?

  • As a back-to-school activity
  • Mid-year to build community
  • As a class warm-up or for the last few minutes of class
  • For a class party! Students will love this game!

This resource includes:

  • Instructions
  • 50 unique prompts for lining up
  • Both a virtual game (project on white board) or printable (teacher reads prompts)
  • Terms of Use

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Spice up 100th day of school for kids with a word scramble activity! Unscramble words to add a dash of excitement while enhancing their problem-solving abilities.

You will Receive :

A PDF File Includes 17 pages.

High Quality 300 DPI.

Size: 8.5 x11 In.

Have fun and enjoy!

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This "Think Before You Speak" activity puts a focus on taking time to reflect and think before speaking to others. In this interactive activity, students are put into teams, where they are helping one another guess a specific word while also avoiding the guess of another word. Students must focus and carefully select the words in which they are using to be helpful - a social skill that we all utilize daily (even if we do not realize it!) This activity is a great resource to bring this skill to life and take time to reflect and connect - while having a little fun in doing so! Everything you need for this activity is included in the digital download, including reflection discussion questions, so once you purchase, you are ready for your next classroom lesson! *A note is included on materials that may be helpful for the activity, but are not necessary when fully utilizing the activity!*

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By Amanda Robinson

Gamify learning and foster critical thinking with this fun and engaging game to review claim, counterargument, and rebuttal. This Balderdash-style game, including 60 game cards, requires students to think on their feet and stretch their thinking by creating claim statements or counterarguments (with rebuttals) to be voted on by the player "hosting" the round, depending on the type of card drawn ("Topic" or "Claim").

Resource Includes:

  • Game instructions
  • Printable Point Tally Card & Blank Answer Cards
  • 30 Topic Cards
  • 30 Claim Cards

Educational Benefits:

  • Low prep, high engagement
  • Supports argumentative constructed response writing
  • Targeted skill practice
  • Encourages students to think beyond their own point of view
  • Differentiated playing cards
    -Cards vary and include simple, humorous, and more challenging topics/claims to respond to

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Grade 7-10 Vocabulary Bingo

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