Different take on charades
I know not everyone would want to act out things in class, as I would not. However, this is something I plan to try--put topics/terms on index cards and put them in a box. One student draws one out of the box, and can act it out, can draw on the board, can describe it verbally, anything BUT use the term itself to try to get the class to guess what it is. My students seem to love extra credit, so it could mean extra credit for the one in front of the class as well as the one who guesses correctly.
Nicole, you can offer a variety of activities for extra points, not just one. This way the learners make the choice.
Michele Deck
What if you have a student or group of students who is/are not creative and who hate this game, but who are eager to learn and want extra credit?
I love this suggestion because some things would be tougher to act out or draw then others.
Jason, i is good to recognize what is in your comfort zone as a teacher and what is not.
Michele Deck
I love the option of not only having to act things out. I strongly fit into the "analytical" model and find acting difficult so I would greatly prefer to draw or describe much more than acting. Thanks for the suggestion.
I agree, charades is a good game to play with the students, it help the students use their creative side of their mind. In addition it is a fun way to learn the medical terminology. I also play with the students we have a good time.
This is a great idea, Rick!
