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Communicating My Ideas; Developing Self-Expression in Writing
Fifth graders identify new vocabulary. In this vocabulary lesson, 5th graders predict the meaning of unfamiliar words. Next they find them in a dictionary and use them in a sentence.
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Back in the Day
Students identify the genre of music called Hip Hop, analyze its elements, and formulate a definition of the Hip Hop culture.
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Forest Grump
Young scholars consider the definition of an ecosystem, its parts, and how these parts can be affected when the ecosystem is endangered. They examine dangers being faced by the Canadian boreal forest by reading "For Billions of Birds, an...
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How Cell Phones Work
Fifth graders are introduced to the text, LITERACY LINE viewing the contents page. They review the definition of explanatory writing; discussing the features used and complete a KWL chart to identify what they already know about how a...
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Racist Behavior
Pupils brainstorm definition of racism, identify forms of racism, including direct and indirect, individual and institutional, and examine effects it may have. Students then discuss whether they have ever experienced or witnessed racism.
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Words in the News: Phantom of the Opera Success
Learners discuss the recent success of the "Phantom of the Opera". They practice using new vocabulary associated with the musical. In groups, they work together to match the word with its definition.
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Words in the News: Carol Thatcher Wins TV Show
Students discuss what they know about reality television. In groups, they use new vocabulary words to match to its definition. They read an article and answer questions about reality television.
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Words in the News: Blatter Blasts Football's New Money Men
Learners discuss an article headline about Sepp Blatter, the international football league president. In groups, they work together to match new vocabulary words to their definition. They read an article and answer questions about Blatter.
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Words in the News: Growth in Air Travel Harms Environment
Learners discuss activities that they believe harm the environment. In groups, they match the new vocabulary words to their definitions. They read an article about environmental damage and answer questions.
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Words in the News: Adidas Buys Rival Reebok
Students name as many brand names as they can. In groups, they practice using new vocabulary words and match them with their definitions. They read an article about Adidas buying Reebok and answer questions.
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What's in a Name?
Students read an imagined profile about themselves written by a new teacher. They find definitions for words they do not explain and then explain to partners what is or isn't correct about their profiles.
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Vocabulary and Language Function Game
Students work together in teams to play a game to discover definitions of words and their language functions.
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Half Flower Diagram
In this half flower diagram worksheet, learners label flower parts on a "half flower" diagram, use a dictionary/research tool to write definitions for 2 given words, and draw a picture of a flower they find.
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'Ore' 'Oor' and 'Or' Words
In this spelling activity worksheet, students sort the 'oor,' 'ore,' and 'or' words, write sentences using the words, use a dictionary to define the given words, and complete the word search puzzle.
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The Earth, Sun, and Moon
In this solar system review instructional activity, students use dictionaries to define the 10 listed terms pertaining to the Earth, sun, and moon.
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My Spelling Words: Spelling List #4
In this spelling activity, students write and spell the given 13 one-syllable words. All words are three to four letters. After writing the words, students look up the definition in the dictionary and identify its part of speech.
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Coastal Landforms
Students explore landforms. Using the internet, students research the main landforms. They define landforms and download images into a word document. Students create their own picture-dictionary.
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My Spelling Words-- Spelling List #181
In this spelling activity, students learn to spell 12 words. Students look up the words in the dictionary and write the guide words for each. Students write the definition for 2 words of their choice.
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My Spelling Words -- Spelling List #183
In this spelling worksheet, students learn to spell 12 words. Students look up the words in the dictionary and write the guide words for each. Students write the definition for 2 words of their choice. All words in the list have double...
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My Spelling Words-- Spelling List #177
In this spelling worksheet, learners learn to spell 12 words. Students look up the words in the dictionary and write the guide words for each. Learners write the definition for 2 words of their choice. All words on this list pertain to...
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My Spelling Words: Spelling List #154
In this spelling instructional activity, students practice writing and reading their spelling words. They look the word up in the dictionary and identify the guide words on the page. Students write the definition of two spelling words....
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My Spelling Words: Spelling List #141
In this spelling worksheet, students write and spell 12 given words. Next, they identify the words in a dictionary and write the guide words on the worksheet, Students write the definition of two words. All words contain "ie."
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My Spelling Words: Spelling List #109
In this spelling worksheet, students write the 12 given spelling words. They look up each word in a dictionary and identify the guide words on the page. Students write the definition to the words.
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Words That Name Feelings
In this feeling words worksheet, students read the words that describe feelings and their definitions. Students then read the descriptions and write the word from the box that tells how each person is feeling.