Hang Man
One game I have incorporated into my class is hangman. This is my review for unit exams.
There are two teams. If I have an even number(1-20) TEAMS ARE DIVIDED INTO 2 COUNTED 1-10. when students number is called they must compete with the same number on the other team.
On the board the instructor draw two poles to start off each team.
When student number is call each student comes to from of class representing their team.
When question is asked the student has five seconds to correspond with other teammates. After the five seconds is up student than has five more seconds to write answer on the board. Once attention is back on the student ..they are not allowed any help. If answered wrong point goes to other team and part of man gets put on the pole. That also goes for if an answer is answered incorecctly. After complete hang the other team wins.....
Tina, it is sometimes a challenge to get the quieter students to take the leadership role.
Michele Deck
Tried breaking them up in smaller groups works better, but the louds one forget they are not the captains.
Tina
Tina, I agree with larger groups you need rules. I put my larger class into smaller groups with one spokesperson, but all can help that person. That way you do not have 40 competing, but rather 7.
Michele Deck
I tried a hangman game in my class, however my students turn the game into a larger problem.
I drew the hangman on the board before the game started then a the team member missed a question they lost the body part, until all parts of the hagman are gone.
Unfortunately I have very large class and they became very competive with each other they began to use the apps on the cellphones to find the right answers.
The game came to a screaching halt, and everyone was penalized for the disruption, and using cellphones in the class room.
When playing a game in a group of 40 students you really need to strict rules and regulations, because some people become very competitive.
aisha, thank you for sharing how you made this work for your class.
Michele Deck
I did a hangman type of game in my medical terminology class, but it had a family feud type of twist to it. One student from each team would go to the board. The question was asked and whichever student pressed the buzzer first got to answer the question. If they were wrong the opposing student could answer the question. whomever answered the question correctly had the opportunity to recruit another team mate for the next round. It was very engaging, fun, and we remembered the terms.
Walter, mix your groups when doing these competitive activities and everyone will learn to work with a variety of people.
I've done a similar game in my classes. However, I turn it into a Wheel of Fortune type game. I've found that the students really become competitive during the game and it does help reinforce the terminology.
Thanks for sharing how you do this activity with your students.
