Word shapes

Give students a list of key words, or have students identify their own words. Write them on the board. Have the students record the words in their books, using the letters in the word to create an image.

Refer to Cubitt et al (1999, p.9).

A student example of word shapes

Thanks to Rachel Sharp of Papatoetoe High School for her word shapes.

Cubitt, S., Irvine, R., Dow, A. (1999). Top Tools for Social Science Teachers. Auckland: Addison Wesley Longman. www.pearsoned.co.nz