Today, I tried something different with my fourth period class. We played a game which is called, You Be the Judge. First, I had my class get into six groups with four people in each group. The game is played with cards that have different court case scenarios. I gave each group about thirty different cards in which each card had a different scenario. The groups had to answer the question to the scenario, did the court find for or against the defendant? I had the first group read their scenario and the second group answers the question. If the second group got the correct answer, they received one point and would read the next question to the third group. If they missed the correct answer, they did not receive any points, and the third group would read the next question to the fourth group. This method of rotation kept going until the end of the period.
It was amazing how involved each student became in the reading and answering of each question. Using this simple game turned out to be a great teaching and learning experience not only for the students but also for me.
That sounds like lots of fun. I wonder if I can incorporate that into the broadcast class. It sounds similar to the role play lesson mixed with a round robin. I like how you give points, too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You seem to have great success in your classes! Why don't you try to share some with the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great lesson, Mark, and thanks for sharing with everyone. I imagine the students also liked the change of pace as well, especially if it was well-focused and interactive.
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