Vocab – Word Relay
STUDENT MATERIALSSTUDENT MATERIALSS-1VOCAB – WORD RELAYWORLD HISTORY PROJECT 1750 / LESSON 3.2 ACTIVITYPurposeIn this word relay activity, you’ll practice matching definitions to words. This is a fun, active way to reinforce unit vocabulary, and it will help you become even more familiar with the words you need to know to engage with the content in Unit 3.ProcessYou’re going to play a word relay game with the vocab from Unit 3. You’ll get one vocab card and two blank index cards. Here’s how you’ll play the two-part game: Part 11. On one of the blank cards, write the definition of the word on your vocab card 2. Once everyone is ready, swap words with another student.3. Write a definition for your new word on your remaining blank card.Part 21. Your teacher will split you into teams of four or five. Once you’re in your team, line up single file. 2. Now, you’re going to have a relay race to see which team can match the most cards to the most definitions. Your teacher will have set up vocab cards in one part of the room and definitions cards in another.3. The first student in line will pick up a vocab card, then move as quickly as possible to find the definition of that word. Remember, there are two definitions for each word, but you only need one.The first team that has a word and definition matched for each team member wins!