Improving Reading
Vocabulary
Using PowerPoint Games
Presented by Rebecca Bowles
Speech and Language Pathologist
PowerPoint games can be an excellent tool to use in
the classroom to practice, review, and/or learn new
content. Students seem to love it because it’s
exciting and is a non-traditional teaching technique.
• Jeopardy
• Who Wants To Be A
Millionaire
• Password
• Hollywood Squares
• Uncover the word
References
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1. http://www.graves.k12.ky.us/powerpoints/elementary/
This site has Elementary Presentations in all subjects.
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2. http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/ppt-vocab.html
PowerPoint games (academic vocabulary)and the game cards ( K-8) are
provided.
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3.http://www.dltk-cards.com/bingo/bingo1.asp
BINGO cards and themes are provided along with awards, certificates,
calendars, etc.
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4.http://jc-schools.net/read6-12/Password.ppt
Password game template and directions are provided.
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5. http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.html
This site highlights Language Arts PowerPoints and interactive activities
for 1st and 2nd graders.
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6.A-Z Index of Free Presentations sorted by Authors
http://literature.pppst.com/authors.html
References Continued
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7. http://www.pppst.com/themes.html
This site has over 600 interactive games and PowerPoint
Presentations.
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8. http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/winnergame022500.html
Mark Damon’s PowerPoint games and instructions are highlighted.
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9. http://www.edhelper.com/
Free downloads are available, but you must register.
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10. http://www.esu5.org/techteacher/powerpoint.htm
Free information on using PowerPoint in the classroom can be
downloaded.
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11. http://teach.fcps.net/trt2/links/powerpointgames.htm
Fayette County public schools provide free templates, puzzles,
themes, and games.
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12. http://www.masoncreations.com/Uncover%20Game.html
Provides examples of “Uncover” PowerPoint game along with
templates and directions.
• Questions ?
• Contact me at
• rbowles@stmary.k12.la.us