Preparing for a Substitute
this game, I used foam board that you can get from a craft store (tag board can work, but it's pretty flimsy.) Ask your librarian if you can purchase 30 card holder pockets. I cut a "window" out of five of them to slip in the category titles. The others are used to hold the questions, five under each category. For each category, label the pockets 100-500 for the points, and in parenthesis, put in points for every 200 (200-1000)(for Double Jeopardy) I try to have at least 7 different categories (with their questions) available. To make the titles, cut a notecard in half and write the title on marker, then slip it into the pockets that you cut the "window" out of, so the students can see them. Using the pockets will enable you to switch categories as your students learn information throughout the year. Example categories: Musical Math (adding note values together), Lines and Spaces, Music Potpourri, Name That Tune, What Does It Mean, specifics on composers ("Rock on Bach", "Can You 'Handel' This?",etc.), and Musical Instruments. For each category, write the questions on notecards, two per pocket. The simpler questions are for Regular Jeopardy, the tougher ones for Double.
Make sure on the cards, you indicate the point amount and include the answer for your substitute. I keep a manila envelope, with smaller envelopes labled for all my categories, with extra questions so the students don't get the same questions each time we play the game. Again, you can update as your students learn new information.
Ok, so your board is set! How do you play? You need three teams, so the best way is probably to have your kids count off in threes, or choose your own method,which ever works best for you. Have each team pick a "spokesperson/hand-raiser". This person does not have to come up with all the answers, but acts as your "bell", because the game is based on who responds first, rather than taking turns. After that,designate a way to decide which team goes first. (I have my kids choose numbers) The first team chooses a category and point amount. You present your part in the form of a statement (just like the TV show.) They must respond with a question. The spokesperson who raises his/her hand first gets first crack. I tell the others "hands down". The responder gets 10 seconds to come up with the
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