Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will have improved your English vocabulary and spelling skills through playing the Tapple game.
Materials and Prep
- Tapple game
- Pen and paper
- Quiet space to play
No prior knowledge needed, just come ready to have fun!
Activities
- Tapple Vocabulary Challenge: Choose a letter from the Tapple wheel and try to come up with as many English words starting with that letter as you can in 2 minutes.
- Spelling Bee: Use the Tapple wheel to select a letter, then challenge yourself to spell 5 words correctly that start with that letter.
- Rapid Word Association: Spin the Tapple wheel, say a word that starts with the chosen letter, then the next player has to quickly say another word starting with the last letter of the previous word. Keep going until someone hesitates!
Talking Points
- What is the Tapple game?
"The Tapple game is a fun word game where players have to think of words starting with a specific letter." - How can playing Tapple improve vocabulary?
"Playing Tapple helps us think of new words and expand our vocabulary by challenging us to come up with words under pressure." - Why is spelling important?
"Spelling is important because it helps us communicate clearly and effectively in writing. It also improves our reading skills."