Matching Double Trouble

Purpose

Students make connections between words, descriptions, and visuals.

Materials

• Matching Double Trouble card set for each group
• Matching Double Trouble template (English/Spanish)
• Index cards (if students create their own card sets)

Instructions

1. Organize students into thinking partners.
2. Provide each group with a set of cards that feature 5-10 vocabulary words. For each word, include a word card, a description card, and a visual card.
3. Pairs collaborate to match the word cards to the description and visual cards, justifying their matches.
4. Observe students’ thinking and clarify/verify as appropriate.

Classroom Management

• Model how each word has a double match (a description and a visual).
• Time Saver: Provide each group with a handout of the cards and let students cut the cards apart.
• Time Saver: Have student groups create a Matching Double Trouble card set (words, descriptions, and visuals) for 3 vocabulary words. Groups trade cards and complete the activity with new words/cards.
• Consider using the activity as a learning station.

Differentiation

• Promote access by previewing the cards with a supportive peer/adult and by allowing a peer to read the text aloud.
• Provide response support by allowing for speech-to-text or word prediction support if creating digital cards.

Think It Up!

• Have students think more deeply about the concept by responding to a Think It Up prompt as an exit ticket or journal entry:
  • Draw a conclusion about which word is most important and explain why.
  • How can you classify or categorize the words?
• Encourage students to use lead4ward’s Thinking Stems (English/Spanish) to frame their responses, if needed.