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Word Toss

3/21/2012

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Many teachers use the Frayer Model (1969) as a vocabulary application activity. The Frayer Model typically involves asking students to fold or divide their paper into four sections. In one quadrant the students write the word and definition, in another they write facts/characteristics, in another quadrant examples, and finally non-examples.

To mix things up a bit, last week I asked a co-teacher to replace her use of the Frayer Model in algebra with a Word Toss activity. We placed students into pairs and provided each pair with a die and a Word Toss worksheet. (See below. I'd be happy to email the worksheet to you!) Students were directed to role the dice and perform the task associated with the number on the face of their die.

The change in routine increased alertness by adding some novelty and tactile interaction to the lesson. Afterward, my co-teacher and I brainstormed alternative tasks that could go on the Word Toss worksheet:



  • Act it out
  • Develop a metaphor
  • Develop an analogy
  • Create a multiple choice question
  • Perform word surgery (dissect into root, prefix, suffix)
  • Transform it (add prefix or suffix)
  • Career Track it (think of a job for which you would need this word)
  • Create a crossword clue
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8 Comments
lynne barrett
4/19/2012 12:01:59 am

Hi,

May I please have a copy of your Word Toss Worksheet? The game looks like fun. Thanks so much.

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Anne link
4/19/2012 02:32:36 am

email me directly at anne@ideasforeducators.com and I will be happy to reply with the Word Toss worksheet!

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Erica
9/28/2014 07:53:30 am

I think this is a great add on to my vocabulary center. I would love a copy...thanks! My email is eabuaqel@gmail.com.

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Greg Russo
10/27/2014 09:27:18 am

Hi Anne,

When you get a chance- can you please send me the above worksheet. Thanks!!

Greg

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Janice
7/11/2019 01:49:36 pm

Hi. Can you please send me your word toss worksheet? Thank you.

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Cody Betchtelar link
2/4/2022 08:30:34 am

This is a great idea! I will be using this at my classes very soon. Thank you for sharing.

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Lhynzie link
6/20/2022 12:42:39 am

Excellent and decent post. Quite knowledgeable and informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Keep it up.

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Vanessa link
1/6/2023 06:39:50 pm

You did a terrific job at writing it, and your concepts are excellent. This article is superb! I appreciate you giving me this knowledge. The information was both quite fascinating and very helpful.

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