Sep. 6, 2007 - Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Jeopardy
Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Jeopardy
Question from a reader: I would love to find out how you set up Jeopardy?
Answer: I found the Jeopardy idea and sample questions in the IEW loop files (IEW_Co_op@yahoogroups.com), probably under classroom helps. I ended up modifying, adding & deleting categories and questions, but it gave me a great start. One thing I did is rotate turns, rather than having them "buzz" in. If they missed a question, then the point value was deducted from their score, and then the next team could attempt or pass. We did use a timer, during which each "team" could confer quietly and decide their group answer to the question.
I made a poster of the categories and point values and crossed them off as they were used. I made overheads for the questions.
I had one Mom run the timer and another Mom keep score. It was a definite favorite and a very effective review of concepts learned. I also had a couple "double Jeopardy" questions worth double the potential point value.
The winning team tended to be less risky, opting for "safe" categories and point levels, gradually working up to the harder ones. They also did not blurt out the answers without conferring first. Some of the lowest team scores were the risk-taking kids who wanted to 'go for the glory' with the max point value questions right off the bat and kids who blurted out the answers without consulting with the group. It was also an excellent character building exercise and the rematch was played with much more finesse.
