Vocabulary: every content area has it and students need to practice it. What kind of options can you give as a way of showing understanding? Use the below 4 as options in an iPad center, warm-up, or closure activity.
Option 1: Doodle Buddy (App)/Aww App (Web 2.0)
Create a visual representation of your vocabulary word. Using the text feature label the vocabulary
word and type the definition in your own words
Option 2: Chatterpix (App)/Blabberize (Web 2.0)
Make or take a picture associated with your vocabulary term and make it talk and tell the listener the vocabulary word and the definition in your own words
Option 3: Make Beliefs Comix (app or website)
Create a comic in which one of the character uses the vocabulary word correctly. Make sure the context clues reveal the meaning of the word.
Option 4: RWT Crosswords (App) or Crosswords Puzzle (Wed 2.0)
Create a crossword puzzle for your vocabulary words with synonym or synonym phrases as the clues.
When students are done they can submit to the LMS of your choice. If all words will be done of the course of several days, have students curate their word into a presentation tool like Google Slides, Sway, PowerPoint, or even iMovie.
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