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Studying Idioms and Word Meaning
Idioms are really confusing, but learning them will help your readers deepen their understanding of a variety of texts. This 11-slide presentation offers several examples (like "break a leg" and "mind your manners") to help readers use...
PB Works
“George Washington’s Socks”: Vocabulary Part 1
Supplement a class reading of George Washington's Socks with this list of vocabulary words. Including a mixture of verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs, this resource asks young readers to record the page number and a synonym for each...
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Latin Roots: dict, vent, duct (Advanced)
Such a comprehensive way to learn vocabulary! Complete the puzzle, read the vocabulary in context, and get a thorough definition for each vocabulary word. This resource focuses on words containing three Latin roots: dict, vent, and duct.
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Applying Decoding, Vocabulary, and During Reading Strategies
Apply reading strategies to boost phonemic awareness. While reading a provided informational text, learners use decoding, vocabulary, and a graphic organizer to strengthen their overall reading ability. Handouts and the reading passage...
Pennington Publishing
Vocabulary Worksheet #1 & #2
These two worksheets cover several grammatical topics. Pupils work on words with multiple meanings, Greek and Latin word parts, word connotations, academic language, and more. The result is seven quick exercises that could be used...
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Vocabulary Practice
In this vocabulary practice activity, students determine which pair of words complete sentences Students make ten sentences make sense.
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Vocabulary Review
For this vocabulary review worksheet, students determine synonyms in sentences. Students answer ten multiple choice sentences.
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Vocabulary Review
For this vocabulary review worksheet, students read for comprehension and complete conversations. Students choose words and phrases to complete eight sentences.
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Vocabulary Review
In this vocabulary review worksheet, learners choose all words that logically complete the sentences. Students complete eight sentences.
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Vocabulary Practice
In this vocabulary practice worksheet, students choose words from a word bank to logically complete sentences. Students complete eight sentences.
Teach-nology
Ivan the Incredible
What happens when Ivan the wrestler can't wrestle anymore? Read a short passage that provides six blank spaces for kids to add the correct word, based on context clues.
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Vocabulary in Conversation
In this vocabulary in conversation worksheet, students enter the word in the dialog based on context clues, with answers available.
EngageNY
Identifying Author’s Opinion and Evidence: The Value of Sports in People’s Lives, Part II
Context matters! Using the intuitive resource, pupils decipher context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words from an informational text. Also, in small groups, they practice identifying the author's opinion and supporting...
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Tangerine: Vocabulary
Here's a great way to make vocabulary words drawn from Edward Bloor's novel Tangerine memorable. Kids create a word square, and in one quadrant write the word. A picture goes in a second quadrant, the definition in a third, and a...
New York State Education Department
TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 4
Why is it important to use precise language? Participants explore this question in the fourth activity in a series of 15 on effective instruction. Perfect for all content areas, the activity promotes appropriate language choice through...
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Knowledge Rating Scale Vocabulary Activity #2 Bud, Not Buddy
As your kids read chapters nine through eleven, present them with this vocabulary chart. Nine vocabulary words are shown, and pupils must decide if they know it well, have heard it, or have no clue what it means. Consider re-creating...
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Macbeth List 1 Worksheet
Even by using context clues, readers won't understand all of the language in Macbeth. Prepare them for some of the tricky language in the beginning by providing them with this two-page vocabulary activity. Twenty new words are introduced...
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Vocabulary Words Second Grade
In this completing sentences activity, 2nd graders use context clues and the words in the word bank to fill in the blanks to make the sentences make sense. Students write six answers.
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Multiple Meaning Words
Using context clues is an important practice when deciphering words with multiple meanings. There are ten multiple choice questions in this PowerPoint to test students on reading the context of a sentence. Tip: Use this presentation...
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Vocabulary Reading Test Lesson 1
In this vocabulary assessment worksheet, 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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Nouns and Verbs
For this nouns and verbs worksheet, students read context clues in sentences, choose words from the word bank to fill in the blanks, and logically complete sentences. Students complete six sentences.
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What Do You See at the Pond?
With What Do You See at the Pond?, young readers explore pond life and practice reading strategies. Learners first make predictions and then read the simple story independently. After a second read-through with a partner, kids come...
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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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Word Roots 2: Fin, Sed, Fer Advanced Fill-in-the Blanks
Fill in the blanks of the listed sentences with the vocabulary words provided! All words come from the Latin roots fin, sed, and fer. Answers are given when scholars submit the learning exercise online. Develop vocabulary in context.