The Westing Game Activity - Idiom Mystery Phrase Figurative Language Game
The Westing Game Activity - Idiom Mystery Phrase Figurative Language Game: Give students an engaging way to explore figurative language in The Westing Game with this interactive idiom-matching activity. Using quotes from the novel, students will identify idioms, match them to their definitions, and use the numbered matches to uncover a hidden mystery phrase. This activity strengthens vocabulary, reinforces the use of context clues, and encourages a deeper analysis of tone and meaning.
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Included in The Westing Game Idiom Mystery Game:
➡️ Idiom Quote & Definition Cards: Engage students with quotes from The Westing Game that highlight key idioms, then have them match each one to its corresponding definition to build an understanding of figurative language in context.
➡️ Mystery Phrase Recording Sheet: Provide a structured space for students to organize their matches and use the numbered answers to reveal a mystery phrase connected to the story.
➡️ Idiom Mystery Game Answer Key: Refer to this completed sample to facilitate discussion, check student understanding, or support learners who need extra guidance.
How The Westing Game Idiom Mystery Game Works:
- Introduce the concept by reviewing what idioms are and how they contribute to meaning in literature. Use examples from The Westing Game to build familiarity before students begin.
- Have students work through the quote and definition cards, matching each idiom to its correct meaning based on the context provided in the novel.
- Reveal the mystery phrase by having students use the numbered matches to solve the final puzzle and discuss how the phrase relates to the story.
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