Give grammar instruction a boost with a basketball-themed game all about analogies! Working in pairs, learners quiz each other's analogy knowledge testing how many they can complete and earn the most points.

Concepts

analogies, word analysis, basketball, Grammar

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Brainstorm additional analogies, fill in the final page of the resource, and use them as part of the game
• Place all game pieces in a large envelope to have ready for early finishers 
• Invite learners to color the basketball hoop pages to add personalization to the game 

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required before playing the game 
• Lamination is recommended but not required to complete the activity; however, additional copies will need to be made 
• Pupils should be familiar with completing analogies

Pros

• Teacher directions are written clearly and in detail
• Game printables are designed neatly
• The basketball theme raises engagement, especially for those enthusiastic about the game 

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.2.5.a L.3.5.a