CLASSROOM BOGGLE is a word game that will allow students to recognize vocabulary based on its spelling.
Instructions:
Materials needed:
Materials needed:
- Boggle letters (1 copy of the first four pages (1-4), 2 copies of the following four pages (5-8), and 4 copies of the remaining pages (9-13).
- Writing utensils
- Paper
www.boggle.fr/imprimer.php
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Step 1. Mix up the letters and display them on the wall in a 4 x 4 square. You can mix up the letters yourself and make your own pattern or use a computer generated version (www.boggle.fr/imprimer.php) and copy it.
Step 2. Words are created by using adjoining letters - the letters must touch each other and be in the correct order for the word. Letters can touch either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The words can also be spelt in any direction. Letter cubes are to be used only once in a single word. Any words are allowed except for proper nouns.
Step 3. Students will write out all the words they find on the Boggle board on a piece of paper.
This could be played in partners or as a whole class. If played as a whole class, have a communal sheet where all students can write the words they find. Then as a class tally all the possible points. Students could play against each other, where each student will have their own tally sheet where they keep track of the words. Points will only be awarded for words that the other player does not have.
For example, Student A has the word 'Maison' and so does student B. As a result, no points will be awarded to either student for the word. Student B also has the word 'école' but student A does not have this word. Student B will then be awarded points for the word.
Scoring System:
3 or 4 letter words are worth 1 point.
5 letter words are worth 2 points.
6 letter words are worth 3 points.
7 letter words are worth 5 points.
Words with 8 letters or more are worth 11 points.
Adaptations:
1. For beginners, post a vocabulary list beside the Boggle board to help the students with spelling.
2. For more advanced students (or classes that need more of a challenge), have the students find only the words in one category.
For example, students can only use names of animals.
Assessment:
This game would be an excellent opportunity to assess students' vocabulary and spelling.
Step 2. Words are created by using adjoining letters - the letters must touch each other and be in the correct order for the word. Letters can touch either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The words can also be spelt in any direction. Letter cubes are to be used only once in a single word. Any words are allowed except for proper nouns.
Step 3. Students will write out all the words they find on the Boggle board on a piece of paper.
This could be played in partners or as a whole class. If played as a whole class, have a communal sheet where all students can write the words they find. Then as a class tally all the possible points. Students could play against each other, where each student will have their own tally sheet where they keep track of the words. Points will only be awarded for words that the other player does not have.
For example, Student A has the word 'Maison' and so does student B. As a result, no points will be awarded to either student for the word. Student B also has the word 'école' but student A does not have this word. Student B will then be awarded points for the word.
Scoring System:
3 or 4 letter words are worth 1 point.
5 letter words are worth 2 points.
6 letter words are worth 3 points.
7 letter words are worth 5 points.
Words with 8 letters or more are worth 11 points.
Adaptations:
1. For beginners, post a vocabulary list beside the Boggle board to help the students with spelling.
2. For more advanced students (or classes that need more of a challenge), have the students find only the words in one category.
For example, students can only use names of animals.
Assessment:
This game would be an excellent opportunity to assess students' vocabulary and spelling.