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Constructing word and definition lists - Use your text book or online resource. This is a valuable skill for students to learn.

Using word and definition lists to make: Flashcards, matching and concentration games Columns, Patterns, Cloze, Quiz, Pop-ups, Ordered list, Scavenger hunt, crossword, worksheets Bingo. Definition origami. I have, Who has. Print out your list and laminate words and definitions for an adaptable resource to do any of the above as a kinaesthetic exercise.

Online games from Quia: Battleships, Jeopardy, Challenge board, Rags to Riches. http://www.quia.com/key.html


 * Matching, concentration, word search puzzle, and flashcards.** Sample: [|World Capitals].
 * Quiz.** Sample: [|Basic Human Anatomy].
 * Battleship.** Sink your opponent's ships by answering questions correctly. Sample: [|Exponents].
 * Challenge board.** Score points by answering questions correctly. For one or two players, and available in Flash and HTML formats. Sample: [|English Irregular Verbs].
 * Columns.** Draw a line between the matching terms in the columns. Sample: [|Animal Classification].
 * Cloze.** Complete the paragraph by filling in the missing terms. Sample: [|Mingling at a party].
 * Patterns.** Complete the pattern by choosing the correct item from each group. Sample: [|Irregular verbs in Spanish].
 * Picture perfect.** Reveal the entire picture hidden underneath the squares. Sample: [|Order the Planets].
 * Pop-ups.** Choose the correct answer from a list of choices. Sample: [|English Vocabulary: To/Two/Too].
 * Rags to riches.** Answer increasingly difficult questions in a quest for fame and fortune. Available in Flash and HTML formats. Sample: [|Luna and Beyond].
 * Ordered list.** Put the list in order before running out of attempts. Sample: [|Multiplication Madness!]
 * Scavenger hunt.** Track down answers to the questions by following the Internet links provided. Sample: [|Animal Facts].
 * Survey.** Sample: [|Class and Instructor Evaluation].