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How and When to Use This Game

1. Use as a Warm-Up or Cool-Down Activity
   Start or end your lesson with a quick round of Word Bug Sorter. It gets students thinking in English and activates vocabulary recall in a fun way!
2. Great for Reviewing Vocabulary by Theme or Level
   Select a CEFR-aligned level or a vocabulary theme that matches your current unit (e.g., animals, food, grammar topics). It’s a perfect supplement to lessons on categorization and word types.
3. Build Vocabulary Awareness and Word Sorting Skills
   This game helps students notice patterns in language—like the difference between nouns and verbs, or foods you eat vs. drink. It’s a fantastic tool for developing deeper word knowledge.
4. Support Speaking Practice
   Encourage students to say the word out loud before dragging it. To reinforce vocabulary meaning and use, ask follow-up questions like:
   • “Is that a noun or a verb?”
   • “Can you use that word in a sentence?”
5. Perfect for Independent Work or Fast Finishers
   Let students play this game during independent learning time, or assign it to fast finishers as a meaningful review task.
6. Easy Differentiation for Mixed-Level Groups
   With filtering by CEFR level, you can tailor the sets to match each student’s ability. This makes it ideal for both beginners and more advanced learners.