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Vocabulary Reading Test Lesson 1
In this vocabulary assessment instructional activity, students use the word bank, listen to definition clues to determine which words to write, and create sentences using the words in context. Students complete 36 activities.
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It's Oobleck
Second graders listen to the story, "Bartholomew and the Oobleck," and list the information they learned about Oobleck in order to construct a meaning for Oobleck.
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Integrated Vocabulary, Creative Writing and Listening Exercise
Students learn vocabulary words. In this reading and vocabulary lesson, students write a word, listen for it in a story and write down what they think it means.
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Story Building: Nasreddin the Ferry Man
In this story building worksheet, students choose one of three sentences online to tell the story of Nasreddin the Ferry Man, with answers and score given.
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Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read sentences containing a bold word. They identify the meaning of the word by using context clues. Students complete 4 comprehension problems.
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Word Meanings From Context
In this word meanings from context learning exercise, students read 4 short paragraphs and analyze the unfamiliar word that is underlined. Using context clues, students choose the correct meaning from 4 choices.
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China Quest
Read and research information on China. Young researchers complete a knowledge hunt about China then locate and describe each location using directional words. They recognize the word meaning through context clues and application practice.
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Preparing for the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Here's a worksheet to help your class envision the Lewis and Clark expedition. Your young historians read a one-page article on the expedition, use context clues and a dictionary to define eight terms from the article and write a...
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Vocabulary
In this vocabulary from Mr Putter and Tabby by Cynthia Rylant worksheet, students cut out the squares with vocabulary words, alphabetize them, and create sentences using them. Students write 11 sentences.
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What's the Right Meaning?
In this recognizing and correcting mistakes in sentences worksheet, students read two sentences, discover the mistake in the second sentence, and use words in the word bank to correct them. Students write 8 answers.
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A Taste of Honey
Students read the story "A Taste of Honey" and are introduced to tier two words. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students define key words from the story. Students build their vocabulary by referring to the story and how the words are...
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Introduce Vocabulary: For You Are a Kenyan Child
Students listen to the story "For You Are A Kenyan Child" and are introduced to 3 tier two vocabulary words. In this tier 2 vocabulary lesson plan, students practice the usage of the tier words from the story....
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Introduce Vocabulary: Franklin Goes to the Hospital
Students read the book "Franklin Goes to the Hospital" and are introduced to 3 tier two words. In this reading comprehension lesson plan, students listen to the usage of the key words in the story. Students then answer questions...
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Introduce Vocabulary: I See Animals Hiding
Young scholars are introduced to the story " I See Animals Hiding" and define key vocabulary words from the story. In this instructional activity aimed at reinforcing vocabulary, students listen to the usage of vocabulary words in...
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A Pocket for Corduroy
Students listen to the story "A Pocket for Corduroy" and choose 3, Tier Two vocabulary words. In this "A Pocket for Corduroy lesson plan, students listen to specific words from story. Students then define the meaning of the...
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Airport
Students listen to the story "Airport" and are introduced to 3 tier two vocabulary words. In this "Airport" lesson plan, students answer questions regarding the usage of the words in the story. Students then...
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Language Worksheet 3
In this word and phrase analysis worksheet, students list key words in context and create sentences, analyze the roots of three words, and note useful phrases in the reading.
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Lesson 5: Red Herrings
A red herring isn't just a fish! Identify the clues that an author makes in a book to mislead the reader and make predictions accordingly. Have your class discuss how it feels to be tricked as a reader and about making wrong predictions....
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Language Worksheet 2
In this language application worksheet, students read selected pieces of literature and then complete a graphic organizer based on words they encounter and their meanings.
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Reading Lessons for Alaska State Standards - Reading Rate and Fluency
Sixth graders read a given passage silently. The student then reads the same passage orally to a partner. The partner records the number of words pronounced incorrectly. The student then sets goals to increase oral reading speed and...
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Successful Reading Strategies for ELL Students
Students improve their reading comprehension through predicting, connecting with text and summarizing. Students should have already read the book Seedfolks and made predictions based upon what they had seen from the cover and pictures...
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Dinosaur Eggs Discovered! Unscrambling the Clues
Just a heads up: this lesson is based on a book, Dinosaur Eggs Discovered! Unscrambling the Clues. If you do not have or do not want to purchase the book, you may still find the other activities and worksheets useful in your earth...
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The Tell-Tale Heart
Readers listen and critically read fictional prose to answer prediction questions at designated stopping points, and then they give a summary of the short story. This lesson is ideal for English language learners developing English...
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Using New Vocabulary in Context
Sixth graders analyze new vocabulary from a narrative. In this vocabulary lesson, 6th graders read a narrative and create a paragraph as a group using words from the text. Students then create another paragraph using the vocabulary...