Students make up definitions for unfamiliar words and then try to guess
the real definitions.
Objectives
Students improve their vocabulary by learning the definitions of unfamiliar words.
Keywords
definition, vocabulary, dictionary
Materials Needed
index cards, pens or pencils
Lesson Plan
Choose a word that no student can define, and write the definition on an index
card. Ask each student to write a made-up definition for the word on an
identical index card. Collect and shuffle the index cards. Read each definition
and have students vote for the correct definition. Students score points
each time another student votes for their definitions or if they identify
the correct definition. The student with the most points wins the game.
Assessment
Evaluate students on their participation in the activity.