WORDLE

This is exactly the same concept as WORDLE, but in worksheet form, and with a time limit so it's not an endless challenge. Each worksheet has 4 games, and I make my students play in pairs by sliding their desks together (depending on corona, they can just work where they are too). At first, until they get the hang of it, they can use their textbooks. You and the JTE will each take half of the classroom in the checking process (if you do single players in a big class, then it might be too hectic for you both running around to check all the answers).

HOW TO PLAY

1. Draw a Wordle grid on the blackboard (6 rows, 5 squares each row).
2. Explain the marking system (Circle if correct letter and space, triangle if correct letter but wrong space, cross if the letter isn't in the word).
3. Demonstrate the marking process. I like to write the world "H E L L O", and then pretend to call myself over by raising my hand and saying, "Teacher, please check!". The word I'm working my way towards is "W H O S E", so mark accordingly [HELLO > PHONE > THOSE > WHOSE]
4. Set a time limit (I usually do 4 or 5 minutes). Challenge the class to see how many pairs can get the answer within the time limit.
5. After time is up, ask the fastest pair to walk you through their process by writing their first guess, checking it, second guess, checking it.... and so on.
6. Repeat as many times as you'd like.

Have played this with all JHS grades, each class at varying levels of English skill. All enjoyed throughly. Also, please don't sue me for copyright infringement @ The New York Times.

Files:

Small files

English Wordle.pdf (839 KB)