Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Word Meaning, All For One
Given a deck of cards with different words printed, pairs draw cards and work together to locate definitions for each multiple-meaning word. Learners complete a worksheet that challenges them to write the word, two of its definitions,...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Word Meaning, Dictionary Cube
Scholars work together to define words and answer questions using a dictionary cube.
Curated OER
Beyond the Dictionary: Meaningful Word Study
Engaging lesson and activity ideas that grow pupils' word knowledge in all content areas.
Amazon Web Services
Idiom Dictionary
Examining idioms is a peace of cake when using this graphic organizer! Here, grammarians identify an idiom and use it in a sentence. Then they investigate its literal meaning versus its figurative meaning, and accompany each one with a...
Curated OER
Muggie Maggie
Students explore the book Muggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary. In this vocabulary lesson, students read to discover multiple meaning words, synonyms, antonyms and identify important details. Students make story predictions and write...
Curated OER
Using a Dictionary--Meanings
In this meaning of words learning exercise, students utilize a dictionary to look up four words and choose through multiple choice answers the best definition for each word.
Curated OER
Using a Dictionary--Definitions
For this using a dictionary worksheet, students look up the following five words and choose the multiple choice answer that best defines the meaning of each word: transient, redoubt, pernicious, affable and invaluable.
Curated OER
Split Suffixes
Make new words by adding suffixes to word beginnings. There are four suffixes here: -ible, -able, -ive, and -ion. After using them to complete five given words, they use their vocabulary skills to apply the suffixes to words they think...
Curated OER
Practice Book O
Whether you need resources for reading comprehension, literary analysis, phonics, vocabulary, or text features, an extensive packet of worksheets is sure to fit your needs. Based on a fifth-grade curriculum but applicable to any level of...
Curated OER
Using a Dictionary--Meanings
In this using a dictionary worksheet, students utilize a dictionary to look up the meanings to four words. Students choose the best definition for each word out of a multiple choice selection and then put their answers on the lines...
Curated OER
Using a Dictionary--Meanings
In this dictionary worksheet, learners look up four words to find the definition of each one. Students then choose which multiple choice definition best defines each word and place their choices on the lines provided.
Beacon Learning Center
Power Words
Using words can create a power struggle! Using antonyms and synonyms can create a Power Words game! Check out this lesson plan that teachers your class the difference between the two and how to use a thesaurus.
University Interscholastic League
English Lesson to Prepare for UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Contest
"i before e. . ." Spelling is easier if kids know the eight basic spelling rules contained in this resource packet.
Pala Software
SpellBoard
How do you spell great? G-R-E-A-T! Ensure that your pupils can spell great and so much more with this effective app.
Curated OER
Freckle Juice
Students analyze a chapter from the assigned book they are reading. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read chapter four from Freckle Juice by Judy Blume, and discuss the main character, Andrew. Students complete a...