Teach your students to read between the lines with this fun, no-prep introduction to INFERENCES for grades 6-10. In this game, students will learn what an inference is, and practice making predictions in 66 mini riddle challenges! Focusing on problem-solving and interpreting clues, students will interact with friendly monsters and score points for reading between the lines and making connections between different clues. Students must decide whether to make a guess (for more points) or collect more evidence to form a more accurate prediction. Because the game is broken up into mini sessions, you can use it as a complete lesson (30-60 minutes) or as a quick reward for a fast-finisher. Because of this flexibility, this resource is also a perfect tool for the substitute teacher’s toolkit! The game comes with 3 different difficulty modes built-in, so you can easily differentiate for your students and ensure they get the appropriate level of challenge. It’s also browser-based and auto-grading which means it will work on any device and perfect for distance learning or home school - simply send your students a link and pin to get them started straight away. CCSS Codes: RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1 WHAT YOU GET: An interactive, gamified learning experience including: · A short, interactive introduction to the concept of INFERENCE · 66 inference riddles HOW TO USE: Go to this link: gogamewise.com/games/inference-riddles Put in your game code (which you’ll find in the pdf product file). That’s it! Have fun and good luck! IMPORTANT NOTES: This game is online and needs an internet connection (and a modern browser) to work. Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee it will work properly on old versions of Internet Explorer! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE… A dynamic Creative Writing Prompt! A Digital Escape Room on Romeo and Juliet! My 2nd monster-battling BOOM BUNDLE on rhetoric! KEYWORDS: #inference, #riddles, #GamesForClass, #ELAgames #GameWise #GoGamewise #GamesForEla #ContextClues

Engage and inspire your students with this immersive Fairytale story prompt! The ultimate creative writing starter, this dynamic tool will supply students with interesting characters and magical landscapes to help them get their ideas onto paper quicker than ever. Do you want an AWESOME creative writing prompt that you can use with zero prep? Then look no further! Dive into this cauldron of twisted and magical fairytales that this generator will concoct for you. If you’re sick of hearing students say: “I don’t know how to start!” or “I don’t like that writing prompt!” - this tool is your solution! With more than 10 million plot prompts, this generator will engage students with fun and creative ideas within the fairytale genre while also giving them plenty of room for customization. Students can write from the perspective of a knight, a woodcutter, a poor orphan and so much more. Each element of the story (character, setting, problem, item, resolution) can be customized so that students find a combination they feel confident with - check out the preview video to see what I mean. Students can use these fairytale prompts individually - simply give your class the link and your password. Alternatively, you could work on one together as a class. You can also use these writing prompts as timed warm-up activities at the start of a lesson, or at the end of a lesson for a fast finisher. Please note: Buying this product gives you a password which then unlocks an online file to use in class - it needs an internet connection to work. To use this tool simply: Click on this link --> fairytale generator Type in your game code (which you’ll find in the T&C pdf file) when you purchase this product Have fun! **I’m also planning to update and expand this resource over time to give you the best experience possible - I may change the game code from time to time (you’ll get an updated code when you re-download the product). **

Engage and inspire your students with this immersive fantasy story prompt! The ultimate creative writing starter, this dynamic tool will give students all the spells, goblins and dark forests they need to get their creative juices flowing. If you’re sick of hearing students say: “I don’t know how to start!” or “I don’t like that writing prompt!” - this tool is your solution! With more than 10 million plot prompts, this generator will engage students with fun and creative ideas within the fantasy genre while also giving them plenty of room for customization. Students can choose individual elements (character, setting, problem, item, resolution) and dial the elements to their liking. (Check out the preview video to see what I mean). Students can use these fantasy prompts individually - simply give your class the link and your password. Alternatively, you could work on one together as a class. You can also use these writing prompts as timed warm-up activities at the start of a lesson, or at the end of a lesson for a fast finisher. Do you want an AWESOME creative writing prompt that you can use with zero prep? Then look no further! This fantasy generator is for you. Please note: Buying this product gives you a password which then unlocks an online file to use in class - it needs an internet connection to work. To use this tool simply: Click on this link: fantasy generator Type in your game code (which you’ll find in the T&C pdf file) when you purchase this product Have fun! **I’m also planning to update and expand this resource over time to give you the best experience possible - I may change the game code from time to time (you’ll get an updated code when you re-download the product). *

Level up your students’ writing with this fun, no-prep lesson on indirect characterization for grades 5-9. This immersive, game-based activity helps students understand what indirect characterization is, why it’s a better way to write, and how to apply this technique in their own work. WHY THIS SKILL MATTERS: We all know that nothing is more boring than a flat character. We are also painfully aware that like all beginners, students often churn out characters that are all too obvious. The problem is, students don’t understand HOW to make characters more interesting and subtle. Simply telling them to “make characters more 3 dimensional” or “show don’t tell” isn’t enough. They need to understand the patterns of writing that are flat, and how to make them better. In this interactive lesson, students will explore the effective use of showing-not-telling in writing, and by the end of this lesson, students will: · Have a clear understanding of indirect characterization (and why it’s better!) · Analyse 15-30 sentences for evidence of indirect characterization vs direct characterization · Transform 5 examples of direct characterization into indirect characterization. This lesson is browser-based and auto-grading which means it will work on any device and is perfect for distance learning or home school - simply send your students a link and code to get them started straight away. WHAT YOU GET: An interactive and differentiated tutorial including a definition, examples, and comprehension test (Identifying Indirect Characterization) A gamified quiz (students only progress once they get at least 15 questions correct) Tips for writing characters that are more indirect THREE short writing tasks (students are given DIRECT examples and must transform them to INDIRECT using detail and action/dialogue) HOW TO USE: Simply: Go to this link: gogamewise.com/games/indirect-characterization Put in your game code (which you’ll find in the pdf product file download). That’s it! IMPORTANT NOTES: This lesson is online and needs an internet connection (and a modern browser) to work. Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee it will work properly on old versions of Internet Explorer!

Hold on to your bells and holly and get ready to SLEIGH creative writing with this fun and festive Christmas writing prompt! In this interactive plot generator, students play with the core story elements (character, setting, problem, and resolution) and select the combination they like best to help them get their ideas onto paper quicker than ever. If you’re sick of hearing students say: “I don’t know how to start!” or “I don’t like that writing prompt!” - this tool is your solution! With more than 10 million plot prompts, this generator will engage students with a sleigh full of Santa impersonators, pesky Grinches, blizzards, and eggnog magical landscapes to get their creative juices flowing. WHAT YOU GET: Over 10 Million writing prompt combinations An interactive interface with sound effects that engages students because they can choose which elements to change Students can write from the perspective of an elf, Santa, Christmas shopper, Grinch and so much more. Each element of the story can be customized so students find a combination they feel confident with. You can use these writing prompts as a stimulus for a timed writing lesson, a 10-minute warm-up activity, or a fun extension task for a fast finisher. HOW TO USE: Click on this link:  STORY PROMPT! Type in your game code (which you’ll find in the product file). NOTES: Buying this product gives you a password which then unlocks an online file to use in class - so it needs an internet connection to work. ABOUT ME Hi I’m Gil, the teacher behind GameWise. I make fun educational games to inspire students and make education more fun for teachers too. I do this because education these days is more challenging than ever. My aim is to empower teachers with digital games that hook students on learning that is fun AND meaningful. My resources are simple to use but highly interactive and challenging enough to engage the whole class.

Practice mixed times tables and engage your students with this FREE BOOM cards math game! The perfect alternative to a math worksheet, this freebie puzzle game will give students plenty of practice at mixed multiplication (at medium difficulty). The perfect math challenge for 2nd grade, 3rd grade or 4th grade. I’ve made this resource FREE so you can test out Math Maze products and see how they work! Captivate your class with these simple puzzles and engage even your most reluctant students in learning that is meaningful AND fun! Who said math had to be boring?! The game framework focuses on problem-solving, sequencing, and mastery. Students solve math to get the hero through the maze, and need to choose their path wisely because only the most accurate route will succeed! See my BLOG POST for more details or PREVIEW THE DECK right now! WHAT YOU GET: · 14 intro puzzles that teach the game · 10 math puzzles that gradually get harder as students progress ABOUT ME Hi I’m Gil, the teacher behind GameWise. I make fun educational games to inspire students and make education more fun for teachers too. I do this because education these days is more challenging than ever - if you’ve ever seen a tired teacher or a bored millennial, you’ll know what I mean! More and more students are disengaged in the classroom, but curriculum demands mean that many teachers are struggling to stay above water, let alone find the time to come up with new ideas for learning. might be interested in, and something really easy to use within existing platforms too (think Google classroom or Zoom, etc.) - simply your students a link and they’re good to go. The best part is that everything works in the browser, which means you can spend less time being the class tech support, and more time teaching. IMPORTANT NOTES: To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with “Fast Pins,” (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options, you’ll need a premium account.

Hook your class this Halloween with an interactive escape room based on INFERENCE! Students must read between the lines, gather context clues, and interpret images to decipher which character stole the candy! Please note this is a free demo. You can find the full version HERE. As they investigate, students will solve inference riddles, learn the difference between showing and telling (as it relates to indirect characterization) and make cause and effect connections between character actions and their motives by collating evidence. Focusing on problem-solving and interpreting evidence. Students must piece together different pieces of information in order to build up a compelling case for what happened. Check it out on my Blog here! This is a free demo for the complete lesson (40-90 minutes) for grades 6-10. It’s browser-based and auto-grading it is perfect for distance learning or home school, simply send your students a link and pin to get them started straight away. It also has different difficulty modes built-in so you can easily differentiate for your students. WHAT YOU GET: An interactive, gamified learning experience including: · 14 intro puzzles that teach the game · 10+ mini scenes where students have to note evidence or have to make a choice based on context clues · 5 photo images that students must interpret to figure out who stole the candy CCSS Codes: RL.5.1 RL.6.1 RL.7.1 RL.8.1 HOW TO USE: Go to this link: gogamewise.com/halloween/halloween.html Put in your game code (which you’ll find in the product file). Have fun and good luck! IMPORTANT NOTES: This game is online and needs an internet connection to work. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE…

Get your students creating stories quickly with this fun and collaborative writing game designed to illustrate the four basic elements of narrative: Character, Setting, Crisis and Resolution. Writing a story doesn’t have to be long and hard - in fact a very short story with the right elements can be an excellent narrative starting point. The real strength of this game is to help students overcome writer’s block, generate new ideas through team work. This is a good resource to use at any grade level because it is engaging and can generate good discussion afterwards about which stories worked the best and why.