Spoons Game in ELA Classes

The video discusses common mistakes ELA teachers make by not repeating activities. It introduces the spoons game, a versatile classroom activity that can be adapted for various ELA topics. The video explains how to set up and play the game, emphasizing the benefits of reusing activities to enhance learning and save planning time. It also provides examples of how the game can be adapted for different ELA topics, encouraging teachers to incorporate repeated activities into their teaching strategies.

What is a common mistake made by middle school ELA teachers?

• Spending too much time on one topic

• Teaching a lesson multiple times

• Moving on after teaching a lesson once

• Using games in the classroom

Why is it important to revisit lessons in ELA teaching?

• To ensure students master the standards

• To make lessons more entertaining

• To increase classroom activities

• To reduce the number of lessons

What is the Spoons game used for in ELA classes?

• Improving handwriting

• Learning historical facts

• Practicing figurative language

• Teaching math concepts

How many cards are needed to set up the Spoons game for figurative language?

• 26 cards

• 52 cards

• 13 cards

• 104 cards

What should each card in the Spoons game contain?

• A math problem

• A type of figurative language or its example

• A historical date

• A science fact

What is the goal of the Spoons game?

• To collect four cards of the same type

• To collect four cards of different types

• To collect no cards

• To collect as many cards as possible

What happens when a player grabs a spoon in the game?

• All players must grab a spoon

• The player wins immediately

• The game ends

• The player is eliminated

Why is it beneficial to reuse educational games?

• It reduces student engagement

• It makes lessons more difficult

• It saves time in planning

• It increases the number of lessons

What is a suggested alternative use of the Spoons game?

• Practicing sports

• Learning new languages

• Reviewing parts of an essay

• Teaching math equations

What is the 'rinse and repeat' strategy in teaching?

• Creating new lessons every day

• Reusing lessons and activities multiple times

• Using a lesson once and moving on

• Focusing on one subject all year