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Introduce Vocabulary: The Reasons for the Seasons
Students assess the meaning of new vocabulary words. For this vocabulary lesson, students read The Reasons for the Seasons and evaluate the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. Students record their words using a word journal or...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears
Students determine the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears and explore new vocabulary words found in the story. Students record their discoveries in a word...
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A House for Hermit Crab
Students are read A House for Hermit Crab, by Eric Carle. For this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the meaning of at least three new words. They discuss the new vocabulary, as a class, before and after the story is read....
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A Picture Book of Helen
Students learn the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary activity, students read A Picture Book of Helen Keller, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich," listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: An Earthworm’s Life
Young scholars are read An Earthworm's Life, by John Himmelman. In this vocabulary focused instructional activity, students discover the definitions of at least three Two Tier words. As a group they discuss the meanings of the words both...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Arthur’s Baby
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. For this vocabulary lesson, students read Arthur's Baby, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Arthur’s New Puppy
Students are read Arthur's New Puppy, by Marc Brown. For this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meaning of the new words, as a group, both before and after the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Black Bear Cub
Learners discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. For this vocabulary lesson, students read Black Bear Cub, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and learners practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Blueberries for Sal
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Blueberries for Sal, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Chrysanthemum
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Chrysanthemum, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Cross a Bridge
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Cross a Bridge, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Dinosaur Bones
Learners discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Dinosaur Bones, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Doctor DeSoto
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Doctor DeSoto, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and young scholars...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Everybody Cooks Rice
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Everybody Cooks Rice, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Fancy Nancy
Students analyze tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary activity, students read Fancy Nancy. Students evaluate the meaning of new vocabulary words and record their learning in a word journal or discovery chart.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Learners discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Fancy Nancy and the Posh, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and learners...
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Introduce Vocabulary: From Tadpole to Frog
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read From Tadpole to Frog, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Students evaluate tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Giggle, Giggle, Quack and determine the meaning of vocabulary words discovered in the story. Students record their learning in a word journal.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Grandfather’s Journey
Learners are read Grandfather's Journey, by Allen Say. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Two Tier words. They discuss the meaning of the words, as a group, both before and after the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Gregory, the Terrible Eater
Students are read Gregory, the Terrible Eater, by Mitchell Sharmat. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Happy Birthday Martin Luther King, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Happy Birthday, Moon
Learners discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students read Happy Birthday Moon, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and learners...
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Introduce Vocabulary: How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read How Do Dinosaurs Go To School? listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...