Same Meaning Magic V1.4

Help Luna and Leo, young magicians at Magic School, as they visit the wishing well in the castle garden. Toss word stones into the wishing well to earn gold coins and jewels by choosing the best synonym.

Begin your adventure choosing to play as either Luna or Leo, beginning to master the magic of words. In this lesson, Luna and Leo must correctly identify the synonym which best completes the puzzle sentence.

Earn a gold coin when you drag the correct word stone into the wishing well. See the wishing well spew green smoke when you drag an incorrect word stone. A fairy appears with a bonus jewel when you get 5 correct synonyms in a row. An earthquake rumbles when you get 3 incorrect, and an imp appears when you get 5 incorrect synonyms in a row.

Version Enhancements
V1.0 - Original version
V1.1 - International monetary units for worldwide currency
V1.2 - Added untimed in addition to timed game play
V1.3 - Incorporated scores for Apple's Games Center
V1.4 - Changed grade levels to easy - hard type levels
- Fixed splash screen to support newest iOS
- Fixed connection to Game Center

Play more NRCC Games

Luna & Leo Series
1)Same Sound Spellbound (homophones / homonyms)
2)Opposite Ocean (antonyms)
3)Grammar Dragon (parts of speech)

Math Series
1) Portion Platter (fractions and decimals)
2) Factor Race (factor Algebra equations)

Reading Series
1) Spelling Cat (spelling)
2) Aesop's Quest (reading comprehension)

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FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS

Same Meaning Magic is an adventure game designed to help children and students understand synonyms. This educational game uses touch-and-drag mechanics to engage children in a learning process regarding synonyms. The game incorporates learning synonyms attuned to the particular grade level, based upon excerpts from grade-appropriate reading materials.

The recommended graded levels are as follows:

2nd grade: Very Easy
3rd grade: Easy
4th grade: Medium
5th grade: Hard
6th grade: Very Hard

All components of the game are developed in-house. The Virginia Standards of Learning targeted are for:

ORAL LANGUAGE
2.2
d) Identify and use synonyms and antonyms.

READING
2.7
c) Use knowledge of antonyms and synonyms.

3.4
b) Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms.
c) Apply meaning clues, language structure, and phonetic strategies.

4.4
b) Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms and homophones.

4.8
g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.

5.4
a) Use context to clarify meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.
b) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words.
c) Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms and homophones.
f) Develop vocabulary by listening and reading a variety of texts.

6.4
b) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words.
f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

CREDITS

This game is made possible with an Enhancing Education Through Technology competitive grant from the Virginia Department of Education.

New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia. NRCC is part of the Virginia Community College System consisting of 23 colleges located on 40 statewide campuses. At NRCC you can prepare for the future with any of our various occupational programs or college transfer courses. See more information about our Game Design and Information Technology degrees at www.nr.edu/it