Word games Lesson Plans

Students practice sight word recognition as they play a memory word game using sight words that they must match and read aloud.

First graders play games to practice high frequency words. In this fluency lesson, 1st graders use a timer to see how many words they know in a one minute time period. Students continue to play trying to beat the previous number correct.

Students complete reading and vocabulary activities for the novel Eva by Peter Dickinson. In this novel analysis lesson, students create a vocabulary lesson using a Jigsaw group method. Students use the given websites to create the word games and then play the games. Students then play a game of PowerPoint Jeopardy.

Students answer questions about their age using various activities. In this language and numbers lesson plan, students will answer questions about their age using a puppet show, word games, flashcards, worksheets, and songs.

Students learn vocabulary for greetings. In this greetings lesson plan, students use a puppet show, word games, flashcards, worksheets, and role play to practice how to greet another person.

Students develop new spelling games. In this spelling games lesson, students are given supplies, a word list and some rules to devise an original spelling game.

Tenth graders acquire the knowledge, attitude, interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. They participate in "Origins" as either group participants or judges. For each round, they give the common usage and origins of the words or phrases.

Students work together in groups to play a timed game to locate guide words in a dictionary.

Want to build your class' vocabulary through a fun learning game? In this activity learners explore new words and their meanings and usages using Word Attack 3 computer software. They unscramble words, develop vocabulary words, navigate word mazes, and cumulate records of their work to evaluate their individual progress.

Third graders practice their spelling skills as they learn about the circulatory system of the body. They complete an activity sheet entitled, "Heart Word Game," and research in their health textbooks about the circulatory system of the body and practice spelling each word correctly.