Identify common and proper nouns, verbs and adjectives through this elimination-style types of words active game.
Parts of Speech Four Corners Game
Review four parts of speech with this exciting game that gets your whole class up and moving.
To play, students sort themselves into one of four parts of speech corners (common noun, adjective, verb or proper noun) based on the word cards in their hands. When the caller yells out a part of speech, everyone in that category is eliminated, and the remaining players swap cards.
Different Ways to Use This Digital Four Corners Game
This digital version of Four Corners gives you plenty of flexibility to suit different lesson structures, group sizes, and teaching goals.
- Whole‑Class Interactive Review – Project the game on your interactive whiteboard and play as a class. Students decide individually which part of speech the word belongs to, then show their answer using finger signals, mini whiteboards, or verbal responses before the correct category is revealed.
- Movement‑Based Four Corners (Digital Prompt, Physical Response) – Use the digital word as the prompt, then assign each corner of your classroom a part of speech. Students move to the corner they think matches the word, combining the benefits of digital presentation with active, movement‑based learning.
- Small‑Group or Literacy Centre Activity – Students can work in small groups, discussing each word and agreeing on the correct category before submitting an answer together. This encourages academic talk, peer reasoning, and collaborative decision‑making.
- Assessment Check‑In – Use the game as a quick, low‑pressure formative assessment to identify misconceptions. Pause after each word and ask students to explain their choice, giving you instant insight into their understanding of parts of speech.
Download this Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives Game
Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the Google Slide version or PowerPoint version of this resource.
To get your copy of this engaging punctuation review game, click the dropdown arrow on the download button. You will be prompted to choose between a Google Slides file or a PowerPoint resource file. From there, all you have to do is project the slides and start playing!
At the end of the slides there are numbers for you to print and put around the room as well as a recording sheet if you need. Simply convert to a PDF and print.
Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.
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