Word Wall

Objective:

Word wall is an organised display of key words on a chosen theme that provides visual reference for students throughout a unit of study. It is a set of 25 words based on a theme, arranged in a 5×5 grid.

Related Values:

• Observation
• Concentration
• Memory

Materials required:

• Chart
• Pen, Sketch pens, Marker and ruler

Preparatory work for the Guru:

• A theme, related to the Balvikas syllabus is selected by the guru (Ex. Religions)
• On a chart paper, 25 important concepts related to 3 or 4 religions are to be written and fitted into a 5×5 grid

How to play

1. The Guru divides the class into small groups.
2. She displays the chart to the class for 1 or 2 minutes and asks them to memorise the words, their arrangement, sequence, appearance, placement etc.,
3. The chart is removed and a set of say 10 questions are put to the class.
4. The group that answers maximum number of questions correctly scores points.

Questions:

1. Name the flower mentioned.
2. How many holy books are there?
3. Was ‘Zoroaster’ mentioned?
4. Name all the five words in row one.
5. Name the two women.
6. Which human values are mentioned?
7. Which are the two festivals ending with the same last two letters?
8. The word below Eid is ____.
9. Two Rishis.
10. How many words are related to Christianity?

Variations:

Other themes – Ramayana, Festivals, Educare etc.,

Tips to Gurus:

• A fun-filled Word Wall activity may be integrated into any topic to evaluate their understanding!!
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