Bring energy and engagement into your ESL, EFL, or elementary classroom with this digital Vocabulary Guessing Game for Google Slides™. Students will use descriptive language, reading comprehension, and deductive reasoning skills as they guess the common object being described on each slide. This activity is perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or as a fun warm-up game to practice vocabulary and critical thinking.
How It Works
- Each round begins with a hint slide containing clues about a familiar object.
- Students make their guess and explain why they chose their answer.
- The next slide reveals the correct answer along with spelling support, reinforcing vocabulary and reading skills.
Why Teachers Love It
This no-prep digital guessing game is designed to keep students motivated and speaking. It’s especially useful for English language learners (ELL/ESL) who need more opportunities to describe, infer, and justify their thinking in English. The built-in answer slides provide instant feedback and visual support, making it easy to scaffold for learners of all levels.
What’s Included
- Google Slides™ file (you will be prompted to make a copy)
- 20 clue slides + 20 answer slides (40 total)
- Answer support with visuals and spelling
- Teacher directions
Perfect Pairing
Pair this resource with my Conversation Question Card Bundle to extend speaking practice after each round. Once students guess the word, use related prompts to encourage them to form sentences, ask questions, or describe additional details.
Also available on TpT
This What am I? Vocabulary Guessing Game is available in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop. A fun, interactive, and no-prep way to build descriptive vocabulary and confidence in your students.