How to Play Jeopardy in Class: A Guide for English Teachers

Are you an English teacher looking for a fun and interactive way to engage your students in learning? Look no further than Jeopardy-style games, available for free on the Cool English Net website.

The traditional game has both basic and advanced levels, each with different categories and questions. To play, simply divide your students into two teams and set a limit on how many questions will be asked. This can range from 6 to all 20, depending on the amount of time you have available.

The game can be adapted to be played for a few minutes or for much longer, making it a flexible option for any classroom. The team with the most points at the end wins, or you can set a goal for individual students to achieve.

To begin, students choose a category and point amount, with 100 point questions being the easiest and 400 point questions being the hardest. Clicking on a box automatically reads the question, and students can click on the speaker to hear it again if needed.

If necessary, you can click “reveal the question” so students can see it. However, this may come with a point deduction. Finally, click on the answer to reveal it and go back to the main board to award points.

If the first team gets the question wrong, the other team can answer and steal the points. Keep going through the board like this until you decide to stop or all the boxes have been used.

Jeopardy-style games are a great way to make learning fun and engaging for your students. Check out Cool English Net for more ideas on how to teach and learn English.