TITLE

Vocabulary Memory Game

BENCHMARKS

ELA-1-M1 using knowledge of word meaning and developing basic and technical vocabulary using various strategies

H-1A-M4 analyzing historical data using primary and secondary sources

TIME

20 - 30 minutes

MATERIALS

16 3x5 or 5x7 note cards
Light colored markers- yellow and light blue work best
8 provided words/8 provided definitions

OBJECTIVE

To introduce and review important vocabulary words actively

PROCEDURE

Write the 8 vocabulary words and 8 definitions, one on each of the 16 cards.  Use light colored markers or the words are visible through the back.

Create a grid-like pattern on the board with A B C and D across the top and 1 2 3 and 4 running vertically.  (Battleship)

Use small pieces of tape to attach the cards to the board, face down.

For introduction of words:

Have students, one at a time, or one team at a time, choose a card and then attempt to locate the corresponding word or definition. The teacher should repeat, or have the class, repeat both the word and the correct definition- even if the cards did not match.

For review of words:

Have students, one at a time, or one team at a time, choose a card.  Before being allowed to locate the matching card, the student must give the correct word or definition they are trying to find.

WORDS AND DEFINITIONS

Rural - of or like the country

Urban - of or like the city

Creole - descendants of the original French and Spanish settlers

Pigeonniers - small buildings containing nesting boxes where pigeons could roost

Bousillage - mixture of Spanish Moss and mud that is placed between timbers to create walls

Gallery - a large porch covered by an extended roof

Cabinets - small rooms on the end of rear galleries used for storage or as bedrooms

Chambre - French word for bedroom

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