In this adaptation of the traditional card game, Spoons, students compete to locate vocabulary matches among the cards they are dealt.
Vocabulary Spoons is a fun and engaging way to increase student comprehension of new vocabulary or to review previously covered vocabulary.
Detailed teacher and student instructions provided, along with editable card templates.
Editable game key and instruction sheet are also included for students who require additional scaffolding.
Vocabulary spoons can be used with any content and is suitable for grades 4-8 ....and beyond!!
Give it a try and I promise your students will love it!
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CCSSL.8.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSSL.7.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSSL.6.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSSL.5.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSSL.4.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.