Classroom Teacher Integrated

Name of Activity: Dictionary Dynamo's

Academic content: Language Arts

Purpose of Activity: To help students grasp, through physical activity, the concept of alphabetizing.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of the skill cues related to the jumping and hopping technique and understanding the process of alphabetizing.

Suggested Grade Level: 3-5

Materials Needed: dictionary labels at the front of the room (A-G, H-M, N-S, T-Z), dictionary/spelling words written on note cards

Physical activity: Jumping/Hopping

Description of Idea

Variations:

-Vary the words and the difficulty of the alphabetizing with each activity.
-Use the spelling words for the week and spell each letter of the word as the students jump or hop in different ways.

Assessment Ideas:

Have the students list the words on a handout for the teacher to check for the correct order. Have the students create their own list of ten words and alphabetize them in order.

Teaching Suggestions:

For additional movement and physical activity, place the categories in the opposite corners of the room.

Adaptations for Students with Disabilities:

Students with physical disabilities should be able to participate without problems. If needed, other students may need to be paired with a partner to grasp the concept.