Using+Games

[[image:board_games.jpg width="406" height="303" align="right"]]Why use games in the classroom?

 * There are many reasons to use games in the classroom.** **Games help teachers to create context in which language is useful and**

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 * meaningful that catches the students interest. Playing games also encourages students to recall material in a pleasant and entertaining way. Games add variation and** **meaningful independent practice of the lessons and context being taught. Games can also help students to respond to material in a positive way.** **Games can limit the stress of English Language Learners by helping them the opportunity to practice their BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication** **Skills) by creating an atmosphere of fun based on what they are studying. Games also create experiences with language and** **improve on the students CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency) by giving them extra practice in using vocabulary and terms from the lessons. Games are useful in motivating the students to give good** **feed back to the teacher on the lessons and what they have learned. Most games can be differentiated to accommodate all students and their different CELDT levels.**=====

What are some types of games that can be helpful in the classroom?

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