This document provides an overview of word games, specifically Scrabble. It discusses the benefits of word games, including improving vocabulary, concentration, and relieving stress. It then gives a brief history of word games and how Scrabble was invented in the 1930s. The rest of the document details the rules of playing Scrabble, such as how to score words, place tiles on the board, draw new tiles, and end the game. The objective is to score more points than other players by making words that utilize high value letter tiles and bonus squares on the board.
This document provides an overview of word games, specifically Scrabble. It discusses the benefits of word games, including improving vocabulary, concentration, and relieving stress. It then gives a brief history of word games and how Scrabble was invented in the 1930s. The rest of the document details the rules of playing Scrabble, such as how to score words, place tiles on the board, draw new tiles, and end the game. The objective is to score more points than other players by making words that utilize high value letter tiles and bonus squares on the board.
This document provides an overview of word games, specifically Scrabble. It discusses the benefits of word games, including improving vocabulary, concentration, and relieving stress. It then gives a brief history of word games and how Scrabble was invented in the 1930s. The rest of the document details the rules of playing Scrabble, such as how to score words, place tiles on the board, draw new tiles, and end the game. The objective is to score more points than other players by making words that utilize high value letter tiles and bonus squares on the board.
This document provides an overview of word games, specifically Scrabble. It discusses the benefits of word games, including improving vocabulary, concentration, and relieving stress. It then gives a brief history of word games and how Scrabble was invented in the 1930s. The rest of the document details the rules of playing Scrabble, such as how to score words, place tiles on the board, draw new tiles, and end the game. The objective is to score more points than other players by making words that utilize high value letter tiles and bonus squares on the board.
At the end of the module, you should be able to; a. Explain the various concepts of word games, specifically Scrabble; and b. Rationalize the importance of word games as a recreational activity.
WHAT IS THIS MODULE ALL ABOUT?
A great way to spend your leisure time in a productive and efficient way is through word games. They are not only fun and entertaining, but they have plenty of benefits too. I am fully aware that students like you who belong to the millennial generation are fond of internet gaming. While it is a welcome development, nothing beats word games with families and friends.
To help you understand better, this module will discuss in detail the history, benefits, rules on how to play, scoring guide, and other concepts of word game, specifically scrabble. At the end of this module, exciting tasks awaits you. So, what are you waiting for, let us get started!
What are the benefits of a Word game?
Word games are rather popular for good reasons, they are great mental stimulators, and such games enhance your cognitive skills in general. Other benefits of word games include the following:
1. It provides you a context for engaging practice of reasoning and understanding.
2. It improves your vocabulary and other cognitive skills. 3. It increases your concentration and attention to details and promotes active engagement in conceptual activities. Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 2
4. It allows you to explore and exhibit your creativity and value of teamwork and sportsmanship. 5. It relieves your stress, tension and anxiety.
History of Word Game
Since the year 1980s and 1990s, word games are a trend in the Philippines. Such games grew in numbers with varied types and kinds that anybody, who’s interested, can easily manipulate and play with. Meanwhile, word games served as entertainment among individuals especially children and young adults. While word games engage everyone to a leisureliness, it also provides a lot of opportunities to improve spelling, vocabulary and even both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Furthermore, word game during the modern time has a lot of variations. The other will make their style and mechanics of the games. In fact, research has proven that mostly the older you are, the more you can spell well because of the more in-depth information and experiences you've had. If you were born in 2000 and up, you belong to Generation Z. Generation Z is more competitive in nature people, they got bored quickly. According to Jenkins, Ryan (2017), Generation Z did not witness these innovations but, instead, were born into it. So teachers should be creative in providing word games that are also competitive.
One famous word game is the Scrabble, this was conceived during the Great Depression by an unemployed New York architect named Alfred Mosher Butts, who figured Americans could use a bit of distraction during the bleak economic times. After determining what he believed were the most enduring games in history — board games, numbers games like dice or cards, and letter games like crossword puzzles — he combined all three. He then chose the frequency and the distribution of the tiles by counting letters on the pages of the New York Times, the New York Herald Tribune, and The Saturday Evening Post. He tweaked and tinkered with the rules while trying — and continually failing for more than a decade. The Patent Office rejected his application not once but twice, and on top of that, he couldn't settle on a name. At first, he called his creation "it" before switching to "Lexiko," then "Criss-Cross Words. Scrabble has been translated into 22 languages, from Arabic to Afrikaans. How to Play Scrabble
1. Draw seven letter tiles have each player remove one tile out of the tile bag. The player that gets the letter closest to the letter "A" goes first. 2. Score each word Tally each word score by adding point values for each letter in the word. Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 3
3. Continue play Continue playing in a counterclockwise direction around the board.
4. Choose new tiles After placing a word on the board, draw an equal number of new tiles from the tile bag so that each player always has seven.
Scrabble Rules - Scrabble Official Rules
When playing Scrabble, anywhere from two to four players will enjoy the game. The object when playing is to score more points than other players. As words are placed on the game board, points are collected, and each letter used in the game will have a different point value. The primary strategy is to play words with the highest possible score based on the combination of notes.
The Scrabble Board
A standard Scrabble board will consist of cells that are located in a large square grid. The board offers 15 sections high and 15 cells wide. The tiles used on the game will fit in each cell on the board.
Scrabble Tiles
One hundred tiles are used in the game, and 98 of them will contain letters and point values. 2 blank tiles can be used as wild tiles to take the place of any message. When a blank is played, it will remain in the game as the letter is substituted. Different letters in the game will have various point values, and this will depend on how rare the letter is and how difficult it may be to lay that letter. Blank tiles will have no point values.
Tile Values
Below are the point values for each letter that is used in a Scrabble game.
0 Points - Blank tile.
1 Point - A, E, I, L, N, O, R, S, T, and U. 2 Points - D and G. 3 Points - B, C, M, and P. 4 Points - F, H, V, W, and Y. 5 Points - K. 8 Points - J and X. 10 Points - Q and Z. Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 4
Extra Point Values
When looking at the board, players will see that some squares offer multipliers. Should a tile be placed on these squares, the tile's value will be multiplied by 2x or 3x. Some squares will also multiply the word's total value and not just the single point value of one tile.
Double Letter Scores - The light blue cells in the board are isolated, and when these are used, they will double the value of the tile placed on that square.
Triple Letter Score - The dark blue cell in the board will be worth triple the amount, so any tile placed here will earn more points.
Double Word Score - When a cell is a light red, it is a double word cell, and these run diagonally on the board, towards the four corners. When a word is placed on these squares, the entire value of the word will be doubled.
Triple Word Score - The dark red square is where the high points can be earned as this will triple the word score. Placing any comment on these squares will boost points drastically. These are found on all four sides of the board and are equidistant from the corners.
One Single Use - When using the extra point squares on the board, they can only be used one time. If a player places a word here, it cannot be used as a multiplier by placing another name in the same square.
Starting the Game
Without looking at any of the tiles in the bag, players will take one tile. The player that has the letter that is closest to "A" will begin the game. A blank tile will win the start of the game. The tiles are then replaced in the bag and used in the remainder of the game.
Every player will start their turn by drawing seven tiles from the Scrabble bag. There are three options during any turn. The player can place a word, exchange tiles for new tiles, or choose to pass. In most cases, players will try to establish a term as the other two options will not score.
When players choose to exchange tiles, they can choose to exchange one or all of the tiles they currently hold. After tiles are swapped, the turn is over, and players will have to wait until their next turn to place a word on the board. Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 5
Players can choose to pass at any time. They will forfeit that turn and hope to be able to play the next time. If any player passes two times in a row, the game will end, and the one with the highest score will win.
The First Word Score
When the game begins, the first player will place their word on the star spin in the board's center. The star is a double square and will offer a double word score. All players following will build their words off of this word, extending the game to other squares on the board. Play continues in a clockwise direction around the Scrabble board.
Replacing Scrabble Tiles
Once tiles are played on the board, players will draw new tiles to replace those. Players will always have seven tiles during the game. Drawing tiles is always done without looking into the bag so that the letters are always unknown.
The Fifty Point Bonus
Exciting rewards can come when players use all seven tiles to create a word on the board. When this happens, players will receive a 50-point bonus, in addition to the value of the name. If the game is near the end and players do not hold seven tiles, they do not get the bonus for using all of their tiles. This is only collected for seven-letter words placed.
The End of a Scrabble Game
Once all tiles are gone from the bag, and a single-player has placed all of their tiles, the game will end, and the player with the highest score wins.
Tallying Scrabble Scores
When the game ends, each player will count all remaining points on their tiles that have not been played. This amount will be deducted from the final score. A bonus is awarded to the player that ended the game and has no remaining tiles. All remaining players' tile values will be added to the player's score out of tiles to produce the final score. The Scrabble player with the highest score after all final scores are tallied wins. Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 6
Accepted Scrabble Words
Any word that is found in a Standard English dictionary can be used in the game of Scrabble. There are also Official Scrabble Dictionaries that can be purchased for more word options. Some words are not allowed to be played, and these include suffixes, prefixes, and abbreviations. Any representation that requires the use of a hyphen or apostrophe cannot be played in the game. Any term that required the use of a capital letter is not allowed.
When playing an English version of the game, foreign words cannot be placed on the board. However, if the foreign word does appear in a Standard English dictionary, it is allowed. This is because the name is spoken enough and is considered part of the English language. Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 7
I DARE YOU
There are three options to choose from: Option A: Word scape - During the Pandemic, Option B: Grouped game, and Option B: Scrabble Game:
You may choose which of the game is safer and very realistic.
Option A: Activity 1: Since we are experiencing a stringent policy today because of the pandemic. I want you to play the word escape using your phone.
Rules: 1. You must download the word scape on your cellphone. 2. You have to be honest in your performance. 3. Make sure that you have started to play level 1. 4. Wait for the teacher when to start. 5. You are accessed to these criteria.
WORDSCAPE GAME Level 1-3 Level 4-5 Level 7-8 and Provide Photo as 10 points 15 points higher will get evidence 20 points
You will submit a photo of you playing the game thru BB LMS. Photos should encourage each game level, with you on the left side of your cellphone or laptop. You are to submit two photos (photo 1: your picture playing and photo 2: a screenshot of your game level) as evidence that you followed the instructions. Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 8
Option B: Activity 2: Group Game.
Rule: 1. You will be grouped into five with ten members. Your task is to develop a word game, which can be played by groups. 2. Fair play, teamwork, and respect of the group are highly observed. 3. You should make your own mechanics. You are expected to participate in the game.
Criteria: Ability to follow the rules 15 Observance of the game mechanics 15 The skill of the game 20 Total: 50 pts
Activity 3: Scrabble Time: (This game can be played at home or Face to Face) Rule: 1. You have to grab a scrabble board with you. 2. You can play with siblings and even parents if there are not busy at all. 3. You have to see to it that you have to know the game's scoring to obtain a high score. 4. The scrabble game can be played by 2 to 4 members in one board. 5. You must write the words and its corresponding score. 6. You are given two hours to play. 7. At the end of the task, you are graded based on the following criteria:
Criteria: Ability to follow the rules 15 Observance of the game mechanics 15 The skill of the game 20 Total: 50 pts
After playing the scrabble game. You must take 1 or 2 photos to be sent to your LMS. Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 9
BOTTOM LINE 1. What problem/s have you encountered while playing the game/s? ______________________________________________________________________
2. Do you find word game entertaining? What are the difficulties that you experienced while playing the game? (Word scape, Group Game, and Scrabble) ______________________________________________________________________
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