The Ball Game (all grades)
Author: Shannon Thomarie, Northville Central School, New York
Subject: Any
Objective: Quick recall of information
Materials and Preparation: Music, Ball
Student Grouping: Whole class
The Play:
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All students STAND in a large circle.
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EXPLAIN: the ball must be gently passed and not thrown & that each player must take the ball in his/her hands (not bounce it along).
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As music plays, students pass ball (hot potato style).
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When music stops student is asked a question.
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If the student answers correctly, student gets to kick someone out of the game (survivor style).
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If the student is wrong, they're out and someone else who is already out has the chance to answer the question correctly and get back in the game.
Comments or Variations: As a Spanish teacher I always use target language music. My dear friend Faith Rorick invented this game.