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Using an Almanac
Students work cooperatively in order to identify specific situations in which an almanac is the best choice for locating information. They answer specific questions, record the page on which the answer was found, and the key words used...
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Why use the Pythagorean Theorem?
Eighth graders explore the Pythagorean Theorem. In this middle school geometry lesson, 8th graders solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem as they explore the definition of a theorem and attempt to determine the formula for...
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Dig Into the Dictionary
Second graders explore their vocabulary by participating in a dictionary word find activity. In this vocabulary lesson, 2nd graders locate words in a dictionary based on the beginning letter which must match the teacher's...
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My Own Picture Dictionary
Students create a picture dictionary that includes images of people and things that are important in their lives. They identify pictures of people and things that are important in their lives.
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Monster Dictionary
Third graders explore several retrieval strategies to find information in a variety of sources. They organize the information they find and create a Monster Dictionary that includes imaginary monsters and their definitions.
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Dialect Dictionaries
Students list non-standard English words they use in their community dialect. They create dictionary definitions for 15 of the words they come up with including: pronunciation, part of speech, definition and example of usage. They create...
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Making a Karst Dictionary
Students practice using the correct vocabulary in geology and hydrology. They use the Internet to research topics and practice their researching skills.
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Dinosaur Dictionary
Students utilize a web site to search for a dinosaur related word that begins with a specific letter. The words and their definitions are placed into a dictionary page which is then compiled into a class book.
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Dictionary Disorder: #3
In this dictionary skills instructional activity, students examine 10 matching questions regarding words and their meanings. Students are asked to assign each term to the correct definition.
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Understand Dictionary Entries-Verbs
In this language arts worksheet, students look for the correct guidance for how an entry is found in a foreign language dictionary. They use the root and suffixes through breaking the word apart using the graphic organizer.
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The Dictionary Game
Young scholars identify words they are unfamiliar with. They make up their own definitions and then look up the actual defintion in a dictionary. They practice using new vocabulary as well.
English Language Support Programme
Traditional Irish Music
Celebrate sean-nós, céilí, and the lilting music of the Emerald Isle with a set of language arts activities! Learners complete word puzzles, vocabulary exercises, and comprehension questions about traditional Irish music.
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Internet Adventures
Middle schoolers explore where words come from. Every word had a beginning--- a birth. They use the internet and go to a web site given by the teacher to take a quiz on word origins, students are allowed to use dictionaries.
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Vocabulary Development
Students create new words. In this vocabulary development lesson plan students use five root words and add a prefix and a suffix to make new words. They use the new words in a sentence.
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Communicating With My World - Day Three: Internet
Students, who are studying ESL, examine the use of web sites. In this web site lesson plan, students watch a teacher demonstration of different types of web sites. They discuss how much time people spend on the Internet. They take a...
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Using a Thesaurus--Synonyms
For this synonyms worksheet, students utilize a thesaurus book to find the most appropriate synonym for reveal, vacant, decent and plausible.
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Primary Grades Vocabulary Instruction With Word Wizard Dictionary
Elementary schoolers discover that the world is at their fingertips as they acquire new vocabulary. Several suggested activities and strategies are provided here, building new reading and oral vocabulary.
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Research Using Technology
Pupils receive an index card, and they write down jobs and hobbies that interest them. Then, they get together in groups and are assigned the task of researching the jobs and hobbies that are of the most interest to the entire group....
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Our Picture and Word Book
Create a fun song for your young learners! It should include each of their names and use rhyme to make it memorable. Then show the class a picture dictionary, and have learners make their own class dictionary! If you have time, consider...
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American Studies
Entitled American Studies, this small unit covers various topics related to the study of the United States. Learners warm up by creating a dictionary of democracy, then dive into three different lessons focused on government, famous...
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It's Greek To Me!
In this language lesson, scholars use Greek root meanings to determine the meaning of words. After being shown how Greek roots are used in many words, such as, photosynthesis, pairs are given two excellent black line masters...
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Vocabulary Morphemic Elements: Affix Game
How well do you know your affixes? Find out how proficient your learners are with a game that requires them to define various affixes and use them to create words that will go into sentences.
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Dragonwings: Evaluate Chapters 10-12
As your class finishes the novel Dragonwings, use these culminating projects. A vocabulary list is given for chapters eleven and twelve and either an epitaph or letter activity concludes the book. The final project consists of creating a...
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The House
Oú est la cuisine? Several activities are suggested here to develop and further vocabulary acquisition for your beginning French speakers. They draw pictures of different rooms in a house and place objects around the room. Then, using...
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