Another way I have my students interact with vocabulary is creating crossword puzzles. This can be done by hand or computer-generated. Students write the definitions and construct their very own crossword puzzles. Typically, I ask students to include prior vocabulary to continually build their vocabulary comprehension.
Then, I collect the students crosswords, without the answers, and re-distribute them to the students at random. Students are required to complete the crosswords, again, interacting with and learning the vocabulary.
Finally, once the students have completed the crossword puzzles I have the students pair up with student that originally made the crossword puzzle, allowing them to discuss their answers.
RESOURCES
Improving Student Learning through Effective Vocabulary Instruction page
Create a Crossword Puzzle On-Line
