Word Classification - 10 Word Groups, 50 Cards: Loop Game - "I have... Who has..?"

Loop Games by INSPIReducation

This game puts word classification into a fun context. Using ten different word classifications including nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, proper nouns, determiners, time connectives, pronouns and coordinating conjunctions have all been used to create a Loop Game to excite, interest, and more importantly embed different word classifications within the children's writing repertoire.

Every child is engaged throughout the whole game and with 50 cards, (plus a template for additional cards to be added) every child can play. Each child has at least one card - with some children having two or more! This allows a clear differentiation for children - with the more able having more cards to really stretch their knowledge and embed the skills.

Used in our classrooms to embed the knowledge of word classifications - our children love these Loop Games and we are sure that yours will too!

Preparation is simple...

After purchasing and downloading, simply print off the Loop Game (you might find it useful to print onto coloured paper or card so that if you have more than one Loop Game, the cards don't get mixed up!). To keep the game fresher for longer, laminate, then cut up the cards. You are ready to introduce this amazing resources to your children!

Playing is easy...

Each child/player has a card (or more to really keep them on their feet!) - teachers can also take part.

One child starts by reading out the word on their card.

The other children must work out the classification and see if that is the same one as on their card. If it is, they read out the classification and then read the next word on their card.

Once again, the other children work out the classification and check to see if they have it on their card.

The game finishes when every child has read out their classification and all the words have been used.

Watch out for...

As the game progresses, some answers may be on more than one card (for examples there are at least 5 adverb cards) - this will lead to a loop within the Loop Game. The children must work out how to get every child to ask their question by reviewing the different variations of loops. This encourages problem solving, listening skills and finding an effective solution.

Extension...

Once the children have got the hang of the Loop Game, a range of extensions can be used:

• Reverse the game - where children read out the classification group and the other players must work out if they have that word type on their playing card.
• Swap the cards after each game so that children do not remember who has which card and then remind their friends who is next!
• Time the children and record how long each game takes to complete - can they beat their time on every go?
• Which question is the most tricky to answer? Start with this card - the children will think of it as cheating, but really they are learning the answer to that question
• Put the children in teams with a set of cards to watch out for - how does this change the timing challenge?
• What is the most number of loops they can find within the game?

We have found that the children in our classes also invent their own games, and want to add their own cards to extend the game. It is not unusual for our games to have more than 60 or 70 cards in each game, with the children having multiple cards each.

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