Guess My Word

This game is a fun way for students to review vocabulary.  To prepare
for play, make vocabulary cards by writing words to be practiced on index
cards.  Explain to the class that the object of the game is for one teammate
to try to guess his team's Secret Word after being given clues to the meaning
by the rest of the team. The team that needs the fewest clues to guess
its Secret Word is the winner.

To play:

1. Divide the class into teams.  This game can be played with 2 or 3 large teams, or several smaller teams.   
2.  Send the first student from Team One into the hall.  Have Team One choose a word from the prepared vocabulary cards, and agree on several clues as to the meaning.
3. Have the student in the hall return to the class.  Tell teammates to take turns giving vocabulary clues without actually stating the definition of the selected word.  Have students give clues until the word is guessed. The team receives one point for each clue needed to determine the word.
4. Continue to play, and keep score, with members of alternating teams having a turn to guess their team's Secret Word. When all words have been used, the team with the lowest score is
   the winner.

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