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Spelling List 21: Sight Words, Short O Words and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, students learn 21 words in a list. The words are a combination of sight words, short O words and academic vocabulary. No instructions are given but there are two blank lines beside each word.
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Japanese Tea and Teacups
Upper graders use the potter's wheel to make Japanese style tea cups, which they will use in a Japanese style tea ceremony. They hone their sculpting techniques while exploring Japanese cultural and the history of tea. There are two...
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Reading Vocabulary Definition Test
In this recognizing definitions of daily vocabulary words learning exercise, students listen to oral clues or definitions of their word lists from Monday through Thursday, write the correct words in the numbered columns, and create...
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Sixth Grade Word Scramble 1
In this recognizing vocabulary words in isolation worksheet, 6th graders unscramble a list of words. Students write 15 words spelled correctly.
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Immigration Vocabulary
Eighth graders review immigration vocabulary. In this immigration lesson, 8th graders review vocabulary words using a SMART Board file and then take a quiz on the vocabulary words related to 19th century American immigration.
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Using Analogies to Improve Vocabulary
Ninth graders analyze the relationships for pairs of words in analogical statements to infer word meanings. In this word meanings instructional activity, 9th graders complete an analogy pre-assessment, study a chart for using analogies...
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Vocabulary Development Vocabulary Zoo
Students practice their vocabulary skills. In this vocabulary skills lesson, students recall vocabulary words regarding indoor air quality.
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Word Roots 3: CERN, JUR, LEG Intermediate Level Synonym or Anytonym Word Puzzle
Cover Latin roots, antonyms, and synonyms with this online resource. Learners have a word list to refer to as they fill in an antonym and synonym for each of six words. They will need to have some instruction in these vocabulary words...
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Word Roots 2: FIN, SED, FER Intermediate Synonym or Antonym Word Puzzle
If you are looking for a vocabulary learning exercise that has a focus on word roots, then this resource might be for you! Using a word bank and knowledge of word roots, learners fill in a synonym and an antonym for each of six words....
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Word Roots 4: GRAD, MOT, CAD Advanced Match 3
Access vocabulary knowledge with this online exercise. For this activity, learners match words to their definitions by choosing a letter from the drop-down menu provided for each word. This series of vocabulary exercises focuses in...
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Word Roots: Fin, Sed, Fer
Match the vocabulary words listed on the left with their corresponding definitions. You can also create a printable version of this interactive tool.
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Vocabulary Strategy: Call of the Wild
Here is a strategy for groups to contribute to whole class vocabulary development. Teams (based on seating rows) work together to look up dictionary definitions of words from upcoming sections of the book (though previous sections seem...
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Word Roots 6: PLIC, FAC, COGN Advanced Definition Match 3
Instruct your class in vocabulary and word roots and use this online resource as practice. For each word provided, learners choose the letter from a drop-down menu that corresponds with the correct definition for that word. Use it as a...
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Vocab. Quiz: Grade Two (Grade 2) Vocabulary List Two
In this second grade vocabulary worksheet, 2nd graders match the 15 terms in the left-hand column to the appropriate definitions in the right-hand column.
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Voyage on the Mayflower for Grades 3-5
Following an online activity, scholars complete a Grafitti Wall in which small groups write words and phrases on chart paper pertaining to Pilgrims, the Mayflower, and Thanksgiving. Pupils perform a close reading then answer a series of...
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Synthesizing Information from Texts about Natural Disasters: What Makes an Earthquake a Natural Disaster?
Are all disasters natural? Scholars reread Earthquakes! to determine what classifies these events as a natural disaster. They label earthquake facts as N for natural or D disaster to support their ideas. They then discuss academic...
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Inferring: Who was John Allen?
Help your learners work with difficult or archaic words. A continuation of lesson two of this module, the plan here focuses on deciphering the Inventory of John Allen, in particular the unfamiliar words that make up much of the list. Add...
Reed Novel Studies
Hatchet: Novel Study
Thanks to Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, teen readers now know it's possible to survive in the wilderness. A study guide for the novel discusses common topics and vocabulary words found within the text. Additionally, readers get the chance to...
Happy Moose Apps
Bitsboard - Education, Games, and Flashcards for Learning Reading, Spelling, and more
Learn everything from sight words to French vocabulary with this versatile study app. While the material that comes pre-loaded on the app is mostly based on learning how to read and spell, the app has the potential to be useful for any...
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The Fourteenth Goldfish: Novel Study
Change is not always easy. That becomes evident in the story Fourteenth Goldfish. Ellie, the main character, does not like change and struggles with new things in her life. Scholars learn how Ellie deals with change as they complete...
Math Solutions
Factor Game
Learning about factors and multiples is all fun and games with this simple math activity. The lesson begins with the teacher and class playing the Factor Game together as students figure out the rules and uncover key vocabulary as they...
Educator's Network
Thanksgiving
A collection of Thanksgiving-themed vocabulary worksheets are sure to instill a sense of season gratitude. Featuring a set of nouns, verbs, and adjectives based on the holiday, the packet invites class members to fill in the blanks,...
NOAA
A Day in the Life of an Ocean Explorer
What's life like aboard an ocean exploration vessel? Junior oceanographers examine the important role of communication in ocean research in lesson two of a five-part series from NOAA. The materials introduce the class to life on board...
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Twenty Questions: Fourth Grade Math Terms
Questions related to math vocabulary from a large variety of categories for 4th graders are displayed throughout this Jeopardy game. Concepts covered include angles, shapes, computation terms, statistics, and place value.