Matching Pairs Match My Word- G Learner Online version This game helps learners to identify the feelings of gifted students in the classroom. by Soha Elzalabany 1 2 3 4 5 “I don’t understand this... I must not be smart.” “My classmates think I’m weird because I have all of these deep thoughts.” “Does anyone understand me? I don’t know if I understand me...” “Reading about programming computers is AWESOME!!!” “I love sharing how proud I am of being advanced! Don’t you love hearing about it?!” “The assignment? I lost it, but want to hear about bee collapse?” “WHY DOES NO ONE CARE ABOUT THIS TOPIC AS MUCH I DO???!!” “I just need to tell SOMEONE! I’m not being disruptive, I’M PASSIONATE!!” “I just want to be treated like my friends! STOP treating me like a ZOO ANIMAL!!” “Groups? Really? I’m going to be stuck doing all of the work again.” “Ugh, this work is WAY too easy for me!” “Seriously? You’re not reading at a level Z+++++ yet?” “Am I meeting the expectations of the adults in my life?” “Will I always be gifted? Am I someday going to not be gifted anymore?” “Oh, no... the teacher is calling on me... please don’t draw attention to me...”