Who Am I?

Purpose

Students give clues, make inferences, and draw conclusions about important words.

Materials

• 6-8 important terms
• Sticky notes

Instructions

1. Assign each student a word from a list of 6-8 terms on the board.
2. Students write their assigned word on a sticky note. (Students may add a quick sketch.)
3. Students fold their sticky notes so the word (and sketch) cannot be seen, walk around the room, and trade sticky notes 5 times.
4. Without looking, students unfold their new sticky note and stick it to their forehead (or hold it above their head).
5. Students get a thinking partner to give clues as they make guesses about their forehead words.
6. After guessing the word, they pull the sticky notes down and say, “Woohoo!”
7. Repeat steps 3-6 for three or four more rounds.
8. Observe students’ thinking and clarify/verify as appropriate.

Classroom Management

• Model the strategy using a “fishbowl” where a few students demonstrate the strategy (especially not looking at the word while unfolding the sticky note) while the class circles around and observes.
• Ensure everyone gets a partner.
• Remind students there will be no harm or humiliation for incorrect answers because correcting mistakes is a sign of intelligence!

Differentiation

• Promote access by allowing the use of vocabulary journals or reviewing words with a supportive peer/adult before the game.
• Promote access by providing a list of clues for teaching the words.

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:
  • Apply your understanding of these words by connecting them to assessment questions.
  • Describe 3 words you know better after Who Am I?
• Encourage students to use lead4ward’s Thinking Stems (English/Spanish) to frame their responses, if needed.