Word grids allow teachers and students to construct charts to give a visual representation of characteristics of a given topic. A word grid allows students to actively participate as they organize a group of related information. It allows students to demonstrate prior knowledge and also leaves room to record the new information they learn.
For instance, in Geometry, the teacher could start a word grid for quadrilaterals. Of course, students are familiar with many four sided figures such as squares and rectangles. They could quickly identify characteristics of those - four right angles, opposite sides equal, opposite sides parallel, etc. As the chapter progresses, new quadrilaterals such as parallelogram, trapezoid and rhombus could be added to the word grid. By the end of the chapter, students have an excellent study guide with all of the related shapes and characteristics in one location.
Word grids or charts are useful in all subject areas. They can be used anytime during a unit - before, during or after. How do you use word grids in your class?
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