Ways that using file folder games in the classroom can be justified by the Motivational Theory by John Keller.

1. ACCORDING TO JOHN KELLER COMPILED FROM THE WEBSITE: HTTP://IDE.ED.PSU.EDU/IDDE/ARCS.HTM Motivational Theory and Using File Folder Games in the Classroom

3. 1. Attention *”Who wants to play a game?” *”You can choose from these two games to play!” *”Here is a game using Mickey Mouse characters!”

7. 2. Relevance *File folder games can connect students to content they enjoy and to information learning in the classroom

11. 3. Confidence *Completing games can give students confidence that they are successful *Letting students self-correct lets them gain confidence in themselves

15. 4. Satisfaction *File folder games can give students a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction with their hard work