“WORDO” Game Julie Pinney and Alma Kryah-Deblasio Akron North High School

“WORDO” Procedures: Teacher distributes empty “WORDO” cards. (The 9 block card can be run 2 per page and cut in half.) Have students fill in “WORDO” card with 9 words that are being studied. There may be more vocabulary words but students get to choose the 9 that they want to put on their “WORDO” card.

“WORDO” “WORDO” is played just like BINGO. Pass out covers-metal markers. Poker chips or colored pieces of paper (cut into 2”x2” squares) also work well as covers. Teacher announces the game type (X, diagonal, four corners, etc.)

“WORDO” Teacher calls out the definition for one word. Students silently identify which vocabulary word fits the definition that was just given. Then the student covers the box with the corresponding vocabulary word with the marker, chip or paper that matches the definition. You can decide if students can keep their Vocabulary Notebooks or flashcards open on their desk for use during the game.

“WORDO” When a student gets an X, diagonal, or four corners, as was determined for that round, they call out “WORDO”. The student must stand up and do one of two things: (Depending on the ability grouping) For beginning students: pronounce each word that they covered. For more advanced students: pronounce each word and give the definition for each of the words they covered.

“WORDO” After a student has gotten “WORDO” and the words and definitions have been confirmed, have students clear their cards and start another round of “WORDO”. Students are given bonus points or candy for winning a round of “WORDO”. Try to use different words during the subsequent rounds because a student won’t have all of the words on their card and if you don’t call all of the words at least once during the rounds, a student will never get to cover a particular word that they chose to include.