Smack that Word!
From FreeReading
| Activity Type: Build Mastery |
| Activity Form: Game |
| Grade: 1 |
| Group Size: Small Group, Whole Class |
| Length: 15 minutes |
| Materials: fly swatters, blackboard |
| Goal: Given a list of vocabulary words (applicable to unit being taught), students will be able to define words with given definitions. |
| Items: Vocabulary and definitions from a current unit being taught |
What to do
- Write applicable vocabulary words on blackboard.
- Have students make two lines in front of blackboard.
- Teacher orally presents a definition of one of the words.
- Students are to 'smack' with their fly swatter the correct word. It is the teacher's/class' option on if there is a winner/loser.