Reading Game

Students will read a sentence and then find the word that fits in that sentence using context clues.

Based on "Who wants to be a millionaire" this game shows a reading passage with an option on what the main idea or supporting detail is.  See if your students can win a million bucks.

Students will follow a storyline as they seek ghosts that match the character traits of the plot.

Increase student vocabulary with this Viking game.  Students have a definition and then try to find the correct word.

Have students learn vocabulary by matching antonyms.

The student will reinforce their knowledge of similies and metaphors.

In this Author's Purpose Game, students can compete against another student or computer.  Students will read a small passage and decide whether it was meant to inform, persuade, or entertain.  

In this reading game, students will jump a character as it runs through an obstacle course.  If the student misses a jump, a text structure reading question will appear.  If the student answers the question correctly he/she will be able to continue.  The question is missed, the character loses a try.  Three tries lost, ends the game. After every mile the speed increases.  The goal is to run 10 miles without missing three questions. Structures asked about are: Sequence, Compare and Contrast, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Description, Chronology/Timeline.

In this game, students will practice understanding character traits based on short passages about characters.  They will also learn the difference between character traits and feelings and physical traits.  Students drive a tank to rescue survivors and get medals.

3rd Grade Main Idea Game.  Use lightning to strike a tree based on the Main Idea of a paragraph.  Students will also learn supporting details.  I use this as a reading group center.