Wheel of Words Game
Game Set-up
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Step 1
To get your letter and clue cards ready, simply cut them along the
dotted lines. Note: For easy access, we suggest you separate and
store the clue cards according to their categories:
Noun-Person
Noun-Place
Noun-Thing
Verb-Present
Verb-Past
Antonym-Opposite
Synonym-Same Meaning
Homonym-Same Sound
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You will notice that on the back of each clue card, we have provided
you with its category.
dentist — noun (person)
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points
Doug gets a new toothbrush
when he goes to see the
CLUES
.
dentist
— noun (person)
dentist
- noun
(person)
Doug gets a new toothbrush
when he goes to see the
.
Step 2
Take the hook fastener strip and cut it into six 2" pieces. Save these
pieces—you will need them to attach the wheel to the chart.
Step 3
To attach the wheel, refer to the diagram below.
Students will spin their way to building words in this fun-filled, exciting
game which is played like a popular TV game show. Students spin the
wheel on the pocket chart, guessing vowels and consonants to spell out
a mystery word—perfect for building students’ reading and spelling
confidence.
• Take the six pieces of hook
fastener that you cut and
attach them to the six loops
(fabric to fabric) on the chart.
What’s Included
•
•
•
•
•
Wheel of Words pocket chart
Game wheel
48 letter cards (includes extras of the most common letters)
Clue cards (8 categories and over 50 context clues)
12" hook fastener strip
© 2000 Lakeshore
(800) 421-5354
www.lakeshorelearning.com
Located in the center of the
wheel (just below the title),
you will find six pieces of loop
fastener sewn on to the pocket
chart. This is where you will
place the wheel.
• When you're ready to place the
wheel, simply remove the
adhesive backing on all six
pieces.
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• Position the wheel (as shown) onto the adhesive and press firmly until
the wheel is securely in place. Note: The hook fasteners should now
be adhered to the back of the wheel. This enables you to take the
wheel on and off of the chart.
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Wheel of Words Game
Game Set-up
10
points
2
po 0
int
s
20 s
int
po
Step 1
To get your letter and clue cards ready, simply cut them along the
dotted lines. Note: For easy access, we suggest you separate and
store the clue cards according to their categories:
Noun-Person
Noun-Place
Noun-Thing
Verb-Present
Verb-Past
Antonym-Opposite
Synonym-Same Meaning
Homonym-Same Sound
0
int
s
0
po
You will notice that on the back of each clue card, we have provided
you with its category.
dentist — noun (person)
po
ints
10
points
Doug gets a new toothbrush
when he goes to see the
CLUES
.
dentist
— noun (person)
dentist
- noun
(person)
Doug gets a new toothbrush
when he goes to see the
.
Step 2
Take the hook fastener strip and cut it into six 2" pieces. Save these
pieces—you will need them to attach the wheel to the chart.
Step 3
To attach the wheel, refer to the diagram below.
Students will spin their way to building words in this fun-filled, exciting
game which is played like a popular TV game show. Students spin the
wheel on the pocket chart, guessing vowels and consonants to spell out
a mystery word—perfect for building students’ reading and spelling
confidence.
• Take the six pieces of hook
fastener that you cut and
attach them to the six loops
(fabric to fabric) on the chart.
What’s Included
•
•
•
•
•
Wheel of Words pocket chart
Game wheel
48 letter cards (includes extras of the most common letters)
Clue cards (8 categories and over 50 context clues)
12" hook fastener strip
© 2000 Lakeshore
(800) 421-5354
www.lakeshorelearning.com
Located in the center of the
wheel (just below the title),
you will find six pieces of loop
fastener sewn on to the pocket
chart. This is where you will
place the wheel.
• When you're ready to place the
wheel, simply remove the
adhesive backing on all six
pieces.
RR926
• Position the wheel (as shown) onto the adhesive and press firmly until
the wheel is securely in place. Note: The hook fasteners should now
be adhered to the back of the wheel. This enables you to take the
wheel on and off of the chart.
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Getting Started
How to Play
Before introducing the game to your students, you will want to have the
cards set up in the pocket chart. (Refer to the illustration below.)
To start off, ask your students if any of them have watched the popular
TV game show that uses a wheel. Invite those students to explain how
it’s played. Next, tell them how your version works:
Step 4
Write in point
values.
• Read a clue.
• Guess vowels and consonants to spell the word.
• Win points when the word is spelled.
Step 1
Choose a contestant to come up and spin the wheel.
Step 3
letter cards
Step 1
category card
CLUES
Step 2
clue card
Step 1
Choose a category—for example, Noun-Person.
Step 2
Select a clue card with a word you want your students to spell. For
example: dentist - noun (person), “Doug gets a new toothbrush
when he goes to see the ___________.”
Step 3
Take out the letters D, E, N, T, I, S, T and place them face-back in the
chart.
Step 4
Write the point values on the wheel. (Because the wheel has a
write & wipe surface, you can change the point values over and
over again! Use only write & wipe markers and wipe clean with a soft
cloth or tissue after each use.)
Step 2
Have her begin by asking, “Is there a _______?” If she guesses
correctly, turn that card over in the chart and award her the points.
Let her continue to spin and guess until she gets a “no.” When a
student guesses incorrectly, invite another contestant to come up
and spin the wheel.
Helpful Hints
Keeping Track of the Letters
If a student guesses a letter that is not there, you might want to write it
on the board or have your students keep track at their seats.
When the Wheel Stops on PASS
If the wheel stops at PASS, the next contestant gets a turn.
When the Wheel Stops on FREE
If the wheel stops at FREE, the contestant may choose to have any letter
card revealed.
Turning Over the Letter Cards
Remember that all letters must be turned over before anyone is allowed
to guess. That encourages students to practice their spelling skills.
Now you’re ready to introduce the game.
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Getting Started
How to Play
Before introducing the game to your students, you will want to have the
cards set up in the pocket chart. (Refer to the illustration below.)
To start off, ask your students if any of them have watched the popular
TV game show that uses a wheel. Invite those students to explain how
it’s played. Next, tell them how your version works:
Step 4
Write in point
values.
• Read a clue.
• Guess vowels and consonants to spell the word.
• Win points when the word is spelled.
Step 1
Choose a contestant to come up and spin the wheel.
Step 3
letter cards
Step 1
category card
CLUES
Step 2
clue card
Step 1
Choose a category—for example, Noun-Person.
Step 2
Select a clue card with a word you want your students to spell. For
example: dentist - noun (person), “Doug gets a new toothbrush
when he goes to see the ___________.”
Step 3
Take out the letters D, E, N, T, I, S, T and place them face-back in the
chart.
Step 4
Write the point values on the wheel. (Because the wheel has a
write & wipe surface, you can change the point values over and
over again! Use only write & wipe markers and wipe clean with a soft
cloth or tissue after each use.)
Step 2
Have her begin by asking, “Is there a _______?” If she guesses
correctly, turn that card over in the chart and award her the points.
Let her continue to spin and guess until she gets a “no.” When a
student guesses incorrectly, invite another contestant to come up
and spin the wheel.
Helpful Hints
Keeping Track of the Letters
If a student guesses a letter that is not there, you might want to write it
on the board or have your students keep track at their seats.
When the Wheel Stops on PASS
If the wheel stops at PASS, the next contestant gets a turn.
When the Wheel Stops on FREE
If the wheel stops at FREE, the contestant may choose to have any letter
card revealed.
Turning Over the Letter Cards
Remember that all letters must be turned over before anyone is allowed
to guess. That encourages students to practice their spelling skills.
Now you’re ready to introduce the game.
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Extended Suggestions
You might want to try some of the following:
• Set up the game in a center and encourage students to play in small
groups.
• Make up your own words and categories. (Remember not to exceed 8
letters.)
elephant
mouse
November
pencil
piano
picture
sandwich
tickets
(8) Noun-Thing
An _______ has big ears and a long trunk.
Hickory, dickory, dock, the _______ ran up the clock.
We celebrate Thanksgiving in the month of _______.
A _______ has a sharp point.
The _______ is a musical instrument that has keys.
The tourist took a _______ with her new camera.
Do you want your _______ made with wheat or white bread?
How much are the _______ for the concert?
crawl
draw
leave
measure
plant
ride
speak
swim
(8) Verb-Present
Babies _______ before they walk.
I like to _______ with markers.
Do not _______ the door open.
Use a ruler to _______ the paper.
Spring is a good time to _______ flowers.
How many times do you _______ your bike during the day?
Please _______ to the class about your project.
I like to _______ in a pool.
bought
caught
emptied
hopped
slipped
smiled
traveled
wrote
(8) Verb-Past
My friend _______ a new puppy at the pet shop yesterday.
The baseball player _______ the ball in his glove.
The trash needs to be _______ into the garbage cans.
The rabbit _______ across the field.
Once, I _______ on the icy sidewalk.
Elena _______ widely for her school picture.
During a family vacation, we _______ across the United States.
Who _______ that story?
dirty
found
heavy
right
smooth
young
(6) Antonym-Opposite
Those dishes are clean.
Dad lost his keys.
The truck carried a light load.
Turn left at the next street.
It was a bumpy ride.
My sister is old.
• If you are covering money in math, you can assign $$ values to your
points and even give out play money to the winners.
Once you and your students become familiar with this game, we’re sure
you’ll come up with exciting variations on your own!
Word Reference List
For your convenience, we have provided a list of the words within the
categories that your students will be spelling.
actors
artists
children
dentist
governor
teacher
team
woman
(8) Noun-Person
_______ are people who perform on television or in the movies.
Some _______ paint with watercolors.
Many _______ play at the park.
Doug gets a new toothbrush when he goes to see the _______.
The _______ is the leader of a state.
My math _______ is really smart.
Our baseball _______ won the state championships.
A firefighter can be a man or a _______.
Africa
garage
hotel
kitchen
New York
ocean
office
store
(8) Noun-Place
_______ is one of the seven continents.
A _______ is a shelter for cars.
Last night, the busy _______ had no more rooms to rent.
You will find the stove and the refrigerator in the _______.
The Statue of Liberty is in _______.
Large fish swim in the _______.
My dad’s _______ is on the fifth floor.
Our family needed groceries, so we went to the _______.
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Extended Suggestions
You might want to try some of the following:
• Set up the game in a center and encourage students to play in small
groups.
• Make up your own words and categories. (Remember not to exceed 8
letters.)
elephant
mouse
November
pencil
piano
picture
sandwich
tickets
(8) Noun-Thing
An _______ has big ears and a long trunk.
Hickory, dickory, dock, the _______ ran up the clock.
We celebrate Thanksgiving in the month of _______.
A _______ has a sharp point.
The _______ is a musical instrument that has keys.
The tourist took a _______ with her new camera.
Do you want your _______ made with wheat or white bread?
How much are the _______ for the concert?
crawl
draw
leave
measure
plant
ride
speak
swim
(8) Verb-Present
Babies _______ before they walk.
I like to _______ with markers.
Do not _______ the door open.
Use a ruler to _______ the paper.
Spring is a good time to _______ flowers.
How many times do you _______ your bike during the day?
Please _______ to the class about your project.
I like to _______ in a pool.
bought
caught
emptied
hopped
slipped
smiled
traveled
wrote
(8) Verb-Past
My friend _______ a new puppy at the pet shop yesterday.
The baseball player _______ the ball in his glove.
The trash needs to be _______ into the garbage cans.
The rabbit _______ across the field.
Once, I _______ on the icy sidewalk.
Elena _______ widely for her school picture.
During a family vacation, we _______ across the United States.
Who _______ that story?
dirty
found
heavy
right
smooth
young
(6) Antonym-Opposite
Those dishes are clean.
Dad lost his keys.
The truck carried a light load.
Turn left at the next street.
It was a bumpy ride.
My sister is old.
• If you are covering money in math, you can assign $$ values to your
points and even give out play money to the winners.
Once you and your students become familiar with this game, we’re sure
you’ll come up with exciting variations on your own!
Word Reference List
For your convenience, we have provided a list of the words within the
categories that your students will be spelling.
actors
artists
children
dentist
governor
teacher
team
woman
(8) Noun-Person
_______ are people who perform on television or in the movies.
Some _______ paint with watercolors.
Many _______ play at the park.
Doug gets a new toothbrush when he goes to see the _______.
The _______ is the leader of a state.
My math _______ is really smart.
Our baseball _______ won the state championships.
A firefighter can be a man or a _______.
Africa
garage
hotel
kitchen
New York
ocean
office
store
(8) Noun-Place
_______ is one of the seven continents.
A _______ is a shelter for cars.
Last night, the busy _______ had no more rooms to rent.
You will find the stove and the refrigerator in the _______.
The Statue of Liberty is in _______.
Large fish swim in the _______.
My dad’s _______ is on the fifth floor.
Our family needed groceries, so we went to the _______.
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6
allowed
brake
eight
flour
read
threw
would
(7) Homonym-Same Sound
Dogs are not _______ at the beach.
Use your _______ when going downhill.
An octopus has _______ tentacles.
The recipe called for a cup of _______.
That is the best book I ever _______.
The baseball player _______ a wild pitch.
They _______ like to go fishing.
build
choose
difficult
noisy
start
idea
(6) Synonym-Same Meaning
Please make me a tree house.
Which flavor did you pick?
I had a hard time completing the test.
The explosion was very loud.
The race should begin soon.
Her thought was a good one.
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