Lesson Plan

Snack Facts - Recording Vocabulary

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What's in a word? Scholars look at a sentence written on the board about snacks. They discuss unfamiliar terms and then record the new words by drawing a picture, writing a synonym, writing a translation, or creating a mind map. Pupils then work in groups on an assigned snack-related text to identify synonyms, fill in missing words, brainstorm a list, and define unfamiliar words. Learners finish by independently writing a brief text about their own snacking habits.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Review vocabulary meaning strategies (such as suffixes, prefixes, context clues) before beginning
  • Group students by ability to enhance learning
Classroom Considerations
  • Created for English learners
Pros
  • Includes varied ability text to meet the needs of all learners
  • Involves vocabulary that is meaningful in everyday life
Cons
  • None