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Scattergories

Download game fonts HERE and HERE

First time downloading/accessing one of my games? Read this How-To Guide first.

Game Features

  • Based on the actual Scattergories game, but simplified for language students


  • Pre-made categories to play straightaway, but can also edit as needed


  • Game worksheet provided in downloadable file

How to Play

  • Students play individually, in pairs, or in teams. Each student/pair/team gets a game worksheet.  


  • First, a number is selected to choose a letter for that round, and the students write that letter in the provided box on their worksheet.  


  • Then, a picture is chosen to go to a category page.  


  • Six categories are revealed one by one and explained further if needed. Then, the timer starts (adjustable from 0 to 7min - default is 3min).  


  • Students try writes down a word for each category within the time limit that begins with the chosen letter.  


  • Once time is up, students stop writing and you go over each student’s/pair’s/team’s answers.  


  • Suitable answers that only one student/pair/team wrote get a point. Duplicate answers written by multiple students/pairs/teams are cancelled out and get 0 points.  


  • Once finished going over all the answers, students write their score for that round in the provided box on their worksheet and a new round begins with a new chosen letter and categories.  


  • The student/pair/team with the most points at the end of the game wins!  


  • Further instructions on how to play and edit the game can be found in the notes section of each slide.

Variations

  • I have no variations for this game at this time. If you played it a different way in your class and would like to share, I would be happy to hear from you in the comments below! :)

Runtime

STUDENTS: 7     TIME: 35min     FINISHED GAME?: No

  • I used it in my 5-6 elementary afterschool class. Unfortunately 2 of my students don't have much confidence in themselves, so they disliked the game. The others, however, loved the game! And they asked to play it again. I gave them 6 minutes to complete each round and we only managed to get through 3 rounds in the time. I also changed some categories to easier ones.

Questions & Feedback

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