Basics of Quizlet

Students will:

• Be able to work in teams on Quizlet and collaborate with each other to find the correct answers to questions for a specific topic.

Vocabulary Words:

Different Quizlet modes:

1. Flashcard Mode: Review terms and definitions using traditional flashcards.
2. Learn Mode: Answer questions as they get harder based on what you know.
3. Write Mode: Answer questions by writing your response.
4. Spell Mode: Listen to definitions or terms and write what you hear.  
5. Test Mode: A variety of question types you might see on a test.
6. Match Games: Match terms and definitions as quickly as possible.
7. Gravity: Type answers to stop asteroids from hitting the planet.  As you progress, levels get harder.
8. Quizlet Live: Work in teams or individuals to race against others.

To prepare for this lesson:

• Watch a video overview of Quizlet.

• Go to Quizlet to sign up. You can sign up with your Google account.

• Read the help instructions for extra help on different topics on Quizlet.  

• Create a quiz based on what you want to review for your students or find one that is already created. I chose a quiz from a chapter book we just finished reading (Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library).  

• Teachers will choose the Live version. Quizlet will divide students into teams of four. Each student will see the same question on their own device.  However, they will have different answer options. They must work together quickly to see who has the correct answer on their device.

See Accommodations Page and Charts on the 21things4students.net site in the Teacher Resources. 

Directions for this activity:
 

1. Show students this short video of Quizlet Live.

2. Once you have logged in, go to the set.

3. Select live, select create game, select teams.

4. Choose which combination of prompts and answers you want players to see:

   • Definitions as prompts, terms as answers.

   • Terms as prompts, definitions as answers.

   • Terms as prompts, locations on a diagram as answers.

   • Definitions as prompts, locations on a diagram as answers.

5. Project your screen so students can see it.

6. Ask students to go to https://quizlet.com/live, enter the join code, and enter their names.

7. Players can also scan the QR code or join using the Quizlet app.

   • Select Create Game.

   • Select Start Game.

8. Players are assigned to teams in Quizlet live.  Have them quickly sit with their teammates.  

9. You can also do live individual if you want, where each individual plays against others.

Different options for assessing the students:

• Observations
• Check for understanding

• You will get instant feedback on student mastery that will help group students for intervention.