Quick Take: While platforms like Kahoot! and live quizzes can be fun, they often lack the depth of engagement that interactive browser games from Lesson Worlds provide. With Lesson Worlds, you can transform any lesson plan into a captivating game in under 60 seconds, making learning both fun and effective.
Who this is for
This article is designed for 7th-grade ELA teachers looking for innovative ways to review material with their students. If you're a teacher seeking to boost engagement and retention through interactive learning, you've come to the right place!
When Kahoot still wins
Kahoot! is great for quick, competitive quizzes that can energize a classroom. If you need a fast-paced review session where students can compete against each other in real-time, Kahoot! might be your go-to. It’s perfect for short assessments or when you want to gauge understanding quickly. However, it may not provide the immersive experience that a game like Knowledge Farm offers.
When a Lesson Worlds game works better
Lesson Worlds shines when you want to create a more interactive and engaging learning environment. With games like Knowledge Farm, students not only answer questions but also engage with the content in a way that promotes deeper understanding. This format encourages collaboration and discussion, making it ideal for comprehensive reviews that require more than just recall.
Three ready-to-run ideas
Idea 1: Literary Terms Showdown
Topic: Literary Terms
Setup: Create a game where students must identify different literary terms based on definitions.
Run it: Divide the class into teams and let them compete to answer questions. Use the timer feature to add excitement!
Why it works: This fosters teamwork and reinforces important concepts in a fun way.
Idea 2: Character Analysis Adventure
Topic: Character Analysis
Setup: Have students analyze characters from a novel and create questions based on their traits and motivations.
Run it: Students can take turns answering questions in a game format, earning points for correct answers.
Why it works: This encourages critical thinking and deeper analysis of texts.
Idea 3: Plot Twist Challenge
Topic: Plot Structure
Setup: Create questions that ask students to identify plot elements from a story.
Run it: Use a game format where students must match plot points with the correct story.
Why it works: It helps students understand narrative structure while making learning interactive.
Sample questions
- What is the definition of a metaphor? (Correct Answer: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things)
- Who is the protagonist in
Play the demo
Try **Knowledge Farm
https://www.lessonworlds.com/play/DmSd0002?utm_source=growth_os&utm_medium=seo&utm_campaign=creative-ela-review-games-7th-grade&utm_content=creative-ela-review-games-7th-grade** — a free playable Knowledge Farm demo (no account needed). Or browse the Knowledge Farm example page
https://www.lessonworlds.com/examples/ecosystem-explorers?utm_source=growth_os&utm_medium=seo&utm_campaign=creative-ela-review-games-7th-grade&utm_content=creative-ela-review-games-7th-grade for screenshots and setup tips.
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https://www.lessonworlds.com/ideas/fun-ela-review-activities-6th-grade
- interactive review games for 8th grade ela
https://www.lessonworlds.com/ideas/interactive-review-games-8th-grade-ela
Build your own in ~60 seconds
Paste your lesson plan and publish a browser game link: **Create free on Lesson Worlds
https://www.lessonworlds.com/create?template=knowledge_farm&utm_source=growth_os&utm_medium=seo&utm_campaign=creative-ela-review-games-7th-grade&utm_content=creative-ela-review-games-7th-grade**.