Vocabulary Acting

My most favorite way to get my students understanding key vocabulary is to have them create skits about the vocabulary words.  Today we had "trade" and "barter."  I just sat back and examined how different they are now then when I came in October.  Watching kids that tend to have a quiet voice speak out, and watching those that normally are the leaders being turned down.  I do enjoy seeing kids speak up for what they want.  Watching them compromise....seeing their strengths blossoming right before my eyes.  Its pretty amazing!