GC128-S6 – WordTech Search – Mystery Relay Game – As directed, before beginning the reading assignment, Relay Teams will be established.  Alexa or Instructor will guide a team to conduct a “Word Preview” by searching the text or reviewing a ready-made list of technical terms and definitions.  These technical terms will be used as the basis for creating a Word Search puzzle, using a Word Search Grid.  Relay teams will be directed to replicate their Word Search document onto a large poster. Cover with clear laminate paper for multiple use, if available.  Another poster board should be used as a cover sheet, before the game begins.  Next, each term will create a Technical Term Table with Definition Cards to accompany their poster.  Last, teams will challenge each other in completing each other’s Word Search poster, and locating the accompanying table card definition, in an established time period. All game prep instructions, rules and resources are available in the Word Search Mystery tool.

GC125-S4 – WordTech Toss the Word – After a four-step preparation process, and sharing of rules, Alexa or Instructor will guide students in preparing for the Toss the Word Game by dividing into teams, and selecting a Game Prep Facilitator, per team. Each team will receive a portion of the terms, to create with three small playing term cards, and a 11” by 17” term sign, for each term received. Then, Alexa or Instructor will have each team member draw their team roles – Score Keeper, Game Monitor, Time Keeper, Team Member or Substitute. Next, each team member will draw their Team Task Card, which will indicate their task during play (Clue Giver or Clue Receiver), and their turn. Last, Alexa or Instructor will provide the first-round set-up process and rules of the game.

GC124-S3 – WordTech Matching Game – In a simple three-step process, before reading, Alexa or Instructor will guide students in the process of setting up and playing the Matching Game.  First, students will secure a list of technical terms and definitions. Then, proceed to write each term on a 2 by 4 inch card, with the definition on a separate card.  Next, each team will shuffle their cards and lay them on a flat surface, in two or more rows. The rules of the game will be provided, and the game will ensue.  When a match is completed, player will restate the definition, in his or her own words, remove the matching cards from play, and receive one point.  The player or team with the most matches is the winner of the game.

GC123-S4 – WordTech Speed Pic Charades – In playing Speed Pic Charades, as directed for study purposes, Alexa or Instructor may have students first create your their own set of Tech Term Flash Cards, by writing each new technical term and definition on the front of a 3 by 5 inch index card. Then, students will draw a simple picture of the technical term on the back of the card, using stick people for their pics. Next, Class Tournament Teams will be created.  For the Class Tournament, each individual term will be put on a square, and placed in a container.  A flip chart, scoresheet and timekeeping device will be secured.  Alexa or Instructor will provide the rules of the game.