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Introduce Vocabulary: Gregory the Terrible Eater

For Teachers K - 1st
Students are read Gregory the Terrible Eater, by Mitchell Sharmat. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the meaning of four new words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before and after the story is...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Miss Spider's Tea Party

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify new vocabulary words in the story Miss Spider's Tea Party. In this vocabulary lesson, students raise their hand each time pre-identified words are heard as the story is read and use words in various contexts throughout...
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Introduce Vocabulary: One Tiny Turle

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students use context clues to figure out the meaning of new vocabulary words in the story, One Tiny Turtle. In this language arts lesson, students listen to the story and raise their hands when they hear the new term used in the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Dandelion

For Teachers K - 1st
Students are read Dandelion, by Don Freeman. In this vocabulary focused lesson plan, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before and after the story...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Arthur’s Baby

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Arthur's Baby, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read How Do Dinosaurs Go To School? listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Mr. Lincoln’s Way

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Lincoln's Way, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and young scholars...
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Free Reading

A House for Hermit Crab

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read A House for Hermit Crab, by Eric Carle. For this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the meaning of at least three new words. They discuss the new vocabulary, as a class, before and after the story is read....
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Introduce Vocabulary: Doctor DeSoto

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Doctor DeSoto, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Everybody Cooks Rice

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Everybody Cooks Rice, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: I’m a Little Teapot

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read I'm a Little Teapot, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Curated OER

Introduce Vocabulary: Matthew’s Dream

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Matthew's Dream, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Miss Spider’s Tea Party

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Miss Spider's Tea Party, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Perfect Nest

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Perfect Nest, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Scarecrow’s Hat

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Scarecrow's Hat, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Two Bad Ants

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. For this vocabulary lesson, students read Two Bad Ants, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Fancy Nancy and the Posh, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: From Tadpole to Frog

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read From Tadpole to Frog, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Happy Birthday, Moon

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Happy Birthday Moon, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: “I Can’t,” Said the Ant

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read I Can't, Said the Ant, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Peter’s Chair

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Peter's Chair, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and learners...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Puff, the Magic Dragon

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Puff, the Magic Dragon, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Tell Me a Story, Mama

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Tell Me a Story, Mama, by Angela Johnson. In this vocabulary focused lesson plan, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Too Many Tamales

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students read Too Many Tamales, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...