Here is a version of Scattegories...
I divide the class by having them count off 1-8 or 1-6 depending on the size. This way the groups are mixed (or else all the best speakers tend to be in one group.) That is also their team name. i.e. Team number 3 (they waste too much time coming up with names.)
I give them 10 blank lists and mark them beforehand with the team number ...makes it easier to keep track.
I also have a timer on the screen while they are playing.
I count up the responses during the following round-and award points accordingly. I usually share good/bad/interesting answers with the entire class too.
It's fun and takes up the entire 50 minute class period. Depending on the class we get through all 10 rounds ...less or more. Less with the first graders as I give them 3 minutes per category instead of 2.
Feel free to change or add categories- or responses. For example I included alcohols in the "Things you can drink" category ... I tend to accept answers that are at least related- and I don't care about spelling except for obvious mistakes like switching the p/f in the initial position of works... pish for fish.
The winning team gets candy- it motivates them to compete and try their best but if you don't want to...just remember to take that piece out of the powerpoint.
