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Academic Vocabulary Building Activities
Suggestions for using Roberto Marzano's six-step approach to academic vocabulary instruction are detailed in a packet that includes graphic organizers, worksheets, and activities.
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Word Choice: Using Academic Vocabulary to Apply for a Colonial Trade Job
Scholars reflect upon colonial jobs such as a blacksmith, cooper, shoemaker, etc. Together, the class writes a job application as a practice for working independently. Learners employ their experience in writing a job application for a...
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Go Free or Die: Figurative Language
Figures of speech, sensory details, and academic language are all targeted while reading Chapter Two of J. Ferris’ Go Free or Die. First, learners engage in an exercise to practice describing with detail. Then, partners use a chart to...
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Spelling List 21: Sight Words, Short O Words and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, learners 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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Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) in the History Classroom
SAC is a specific approach to discussing history and controversial issues. Rather than adhering to an either/or debate-style paradigm, it fosters speaking and constructivist listening to enable learners to build consensus through...
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Total English Advanced: Academic English
Advanced English language learners use the vocabulary bank at the top of the page to complete several sentences. Word choices include emphasise, notably, more, yet, regard, etc. Although the worksheet guide (page two) suggests it will...
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Spelling List 18: Sight Words, Final Blend "-sk," and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling learning exercise, learners copy a set of 21 words two times each. Words are academic vocabulary, sight words or have the final blend -sk. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Spelling List 29: Words with Suffix "-ful/-fully," and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling activity, students copy a set of 21 words two times each. Words are academic vocabulary have the suffix ful or fully.. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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New Year's Eve Worksheet
Young scholars explore their next school year by creating New Year's resolutions. In this academic goals lesson, students answer a questionnaire based on their study habits and what changes can be made to have a more educated life. ...
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Playing Vocabulary Basketball
Learners view a slide show featuring famous athletes and educational institutions that have played a part in the history of basketball. They participate in a game in which a basketball is tossed from person to person as facts and...
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Using Compare and Contrast Key Words
Compare and contrast while challenging your class with this higher-level thinking and reading comprehension lesson. After observing the teacher model comparing and contrasting bats and birds, learners read passages about two towns. They...
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Spelling List 10: Sight Words, Long "ea" and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, students learn 16 words in a list. There are no directions but there are two blank lines next to each word. The words are sight words, long "ea" pattern words and academic vocabulary.
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Spelling List 34: Sight Words, Greek Root "ann/enn," and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, students copy a set of spelling words two times each. Words focus on sight words, Greek roots "ann"/"enn" and academic vocabulary.
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Spelling List 7: Sight Words, al/el, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, students copy a set of 21 words two times each. Words are sight, academic or have the al/el sound. A website reference is given.
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Writing about Art:Comparing Portraits
Students compare and contrast an academic and Impressionist portrait. For this art history lesson, students look at two different styles of painting and write a paragraph as if they are the subject in the painting. They compare and...
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Spelling List 15: Sight Words, Plural Changes, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, students copy a set of words twice. Words focus on sight words, plural changes and academic vocabulary. A reference web site is given.
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Spelling List 21: Sight Words, Polysyllabic with Suffix, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, learners copy a set of 21 words 2 times each. Words are either sight words, polysyllabic with a suffix or academic vocabulary.
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Spelling List 14: Sight Words, Plural Changes, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling learning exercise, students copy a set of words 2 times each. Words focus on plural changes, academic vocabulary and sight words.
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Spelling List 14: Sight Words, "ure" Pattern, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling instructional activity, students copy a set of 21 words two times each. Words are sight, academic or words with the 'ure' pattern. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Spelling List 33: Sight Words, Shun Sound, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, students copy a set of 21 words 2 times each. Words are academic, sight, or have the "shun" sound.
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Spelling List 35: Sight Words, Shun Sound, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, students copy a set of 21 words 2 times each. Words are either academic, sight, or have the "shun" sound.
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Spelling List 16: Sight Words, R-Controlled, and Academic Vocabulary
For this spelling worksheet, students copy a set of 21 words two times each. Words are either sight words, r-controlled or academic vocabulary. A website reference is given.
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Spelling List 34: Contraction Words, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, learners copy a set of 21 words two times each. Words are contractions and academic vocabulary. A reference web site is given.
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Spelling List 36: Final "le" and "al" and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, students learn 16 words in a list. There are no directions but there are two blank lines next to each word. The words are sight words, final "le" and "al" words and academic vocabulary.