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The Match GameThe Match Game
Critical Thinking Across The Curriculum
By Tom PalumboAuthor, Tuesday Timely Teasers
Critical Thinking Across The Curriculum
By Tom PalumboAuthor, Tuesday Timely Teasers
The Match Game The Match Game This is a perfect activity and an enjoyable challenge for kindergarten children through senior high school gifted class members.
After being told a key word each participant is to decide what three words might go before or follow the key word. The 100 word is least likely to be the super and the 500 word is most likely to be the super. For each word you match in the correct spot you score double. Any other match in the wrong spot scores 100 points. Look at the example before we begin.STEAM _________100 HEAT,300 PIPE,500 ENGINE. You total your answers after each round and the winner is the best score after ten rounds. Write a game of your own to present to your classmates on another day.
This is a perfect activity and an enjoyable challenge for kindergarten children through senior high school gifted class members.
After being told a key word each participant is to decide what three words might go before or follow the key word. The 100 word is least likely to be the super and the 500 word is most likely to be the super. For each word you match in the correct spot you score double. Any other match in the wrong spot scores 100 points. Look at the example before we begin.STEAM _________100 HEAT,300 PIPE,500 ENGINE. You total your answers after each round and the winner is the best score after ten rounds. Write a game of your own to present to your classmates on another day.
The Key Word Is Grand _____
The Key Word Is Grand _____
100…Mother100…Mother
300…Wizard300…Wizard
500…Canyon500…Canyon
Your maximum Score Is 1800. How?Your maximum Score Is 1800. How?
The Key Word Is _____ KeysThe Key Word Is _____ Keys
100…House/Car100…House/Car
300…Piano300…Piano
500…Alicia500…Alicia
My Favorite Is ‘The Diary Of Alicia Keys’. Yours?My Favorite Is ‘The Diary Of Alicia Keys’. Yours?
The Key Word Is George_____ The Key Word Is George_____
100…Washington100…Washington
300…Bush300…Bush
500…Of The Jungle500…Of The Jungle
What Was Your Score For This One?What Was Your Score For This One?
The Key Word Is _____ Planet The Key Word Is _____ Planet
100…Twin100…Twin
300…Red300…Red
500…Animal500…Animal
What Are The Red And Twin Planets?What Are The Red And Twin Planets?
The Key Word Is Prince _____
The Key Word Is Prince _____
100…Charles100…Charles
300…And The Pauper300…And The Pauper
500…Charming500…Charming
Did Anyone Guess ‘And The Pauper’?Did Anyone Guess ‘And The Pauper’?
My Animal Category Is _____ My Animal Category Is _____
100…Mammals100…Mammals
300…Reptiles300…Reptiles
500…Amphibians500…Amphibians
Can You Name Two Animals In Each Category?Can You Name Two Animals In Each Category?
The Key Word Is Big _____ The Key Word Is Big _____
100…Ben100…Ben
300…Bird300…Bird
500…Bad Wolf500…Bad Wolf
Did Anyone Get All Three In Any Order?Did Anyone Get All Three In Any Order?
The Key Word Is Kitty _____The Key Word Is Kitty _____
100…Hawk100…Hawk
300…Cat300…Cat
500…Litter500…Litter
Sorry Dog Lovers!!!!!Sorry Dog Lovers!!!!!
The Key Word Is Super _____The Key Word Is Super _____
100…Man/Woman/Girl100…Man/Woman/Girl
300…Mario Brothers/Duper300…Mario Brothers/Duper
500…Glue500…Glue
Did I Stick You With This One? Get It?Did I Stick You With This One? Get It?
The Key Word Is Dunkin’ ___ The Key Word Is Dunkin’ ___
100…Donuts100…Donuts
300…Apples300…Apples
500…Basketballs500…Basketballs
The Last One Is Like Hitting A Three-Pointer!The Last One Is Like Hitting A Three-Pointer!
The Key Word Starter Is Pre __ The Key Word Starter Is Pre __
100…View100…View
300…Vent300…Vent
500…School500…School
No One Gets The 500 Or Did You?No One Gets The 500 Or Did You?
The Key Word Is Football ___ The Key Word Is Football ___
100…Player100…Player
300…Coach300…Coach
500…Stadium/Field500…Stadium/Field
What Team Is Your Favorite After The Eagles?What Team Is Your Favorite After The Eagles?
The Key Word Is American __ The Key Word Is American __
100…Flag100…Flag
300…Cheese300…Cheese
500…Idol500…Idol
Which Question Of The Ten Did You Like #Uno? Which Question Of The Ten Did You Like #Uno?
The Key Word Is ____ The Key Word Is ____
Try writing match game clues using this format before being asked to put your favorite on the board to challenge your
classmates. Let them guess your answers before showing your work.
100…
Try writing match game clues using this format before being asked to put your favorite on the board to challenge your
classmates. Let them guess your answers before showing your work.
100…300…300…
500…500…
Write a goofy follow-up here to your theme??Write a goofy follow-up here to your theme??
