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The Lightning Thief: Vocabulary Strategy

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Take an in-depth look into the vocabulary from the novel, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. With a list of words to choose from, scholars discover the definition, origin, stories associated with...
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Introduce Vocabulary: I Hate To Be Sick

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Engaged in a read aloud, kids use the story to define new vocabulary words, raising their hands when they hear new words in the story. Additionally, individuals refer to the text to show how the word was used in context....
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Mastering Math Vocabulary- The Three Bears

For Teachers 3rd
Integrate reading and math to increase your class' vocabulary. Read The Three Bears by Paul Galdone. Then have your third graders complete a worksheet containing math problems related to the story.
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Theodor Seuss Geisel Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Dr. Seuss vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 8 listed books and terms affiliated with Dr. Seuss to the appropriate sentences that describe each of them.  
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Vocabulary Worksheet 1

For Students 5th - 6th
Third and fourth graders use their dictionaries to aid them in matching 15 brief definitions with a list of new vocabulary words.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Clap Your Hands

For Teachers K - 3rd
Read Clap Your Hands to explore new vocabulary with your class. In this three-tiered vocabulary instructional activity, youngsters read the book and identify the plot, setting, and characters. They also define vocabulary terms from...
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Famous Authors Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet

For Students 6th - 7th
Don't let the title fool you, this worksheet has little to do with authors! Instead, it tests your middle schoolers on their knowledge of language arts vocabulary. Words like audience, intrigue, novel, and recognition are covered. 
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The Catcher in the Rye List 2 Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
Ah, The Catcher in the Rye. As your class reads this iconic book by J.D. Salinger, provide them with some opportunities to develop their vocabulary. Twenty new words are introduced, and learners deepen their understanding through both a...
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The House on Mango Street List 1 Worksheet

For Students 7th - 8th
As your class begins Sandra Cisneros's coming-of-age novel, The House on Mango Street, provide them with some vocabulary help! This two-page resource introduces 20 unfamiliar words to get your class started with. Example words include...
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Dolch Vocabulary Words

For Teachers K - 2nd
Need a quick and easy way to review Dolch vocabulary words? This resource provides a list of sight words that could be used as a ceter activity. Learners could practice reading the words with a partner.
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Dolch Vocabulary Words

For Teachers K - 2nd
This is a great resource for sight word review. Dolch vocabulary words are presented in an easy-to-read font, one at a time on a plain white background. Learners can practice this list of words at a center or in a whole class...
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Middle School Level Vocabulary Word Match Worksheet 3

For Students 7th - 8th
With this simple worksheet, learners match a list of 15 vocabulary words to their definitions. Example words include stake out, careened, trundled, and quaver. Since only definitions are provided here, make sure to give your class...
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Comprehension: Vocabulary - Wonderful Words

For Teachers 5th - 8th
While reading Chapter 8 of Number the Stars, learners write down any words they encounter in their reading that they find interesting, strange, or confusing. They record why they chose each word, and after completing the reading...
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Skateboarding Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this skateboarding vocabulary skills instructional activity, students match the 10 listed skateboarding terms to the appropriate sentences that describe each of them.
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Vocabulary Development - Word Tiers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This lesson focusing on classifying vocabulary words as concrete, abstract, or content specific could best be used with older high schoolers and adults. A list of words and the classification chart is provided.
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Pride and Prejudice: List-Group-Label

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
What words would you use to describe Mr. Darcy? What about Elizabeth? Use vivid vocabulary to create lists of adjectives to describe the characters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. After kids come up with their own lists of...
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Winter Olympics Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this Winter Olympics vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 12 Olympics-related terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.  
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Time Words/Tenses Review

For Students 6th - 9th
Focus on correct verb usage with your English language learners. There are 42 sentences listed; can your class correct them? The sentences are short, and the major errors are in verb tense.
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Vocabulary 21 Practice Quiz

For Students 9th - 11th
Use the context clues provided for each of the 20 sentences to define the words provided. All word choices are listed at the top of the page. Answers are found at the bottom. 
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Word Scramble: Grade Two Vocabulary List 1

For Students 2nd
In this recognizing vocabulary words in a list one worksheet, 2nd graders unscramble the list of words. Students rewrite 15 words.
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5th Grade Master Spelling List

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Here's a spelling program that includes 36 lists of 21 words and 20 suggestions for weekly activities. Each list includes common and proper nouns, sight words, academic vocabulary, and words built on a specific Greek roots.
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Pre-Reading Vocabulary Activities Using "The Gift of the Magi"

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
The rich language of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" is only appreciable if you understand the words. A short lesson reviews 13 words from the story and prompts class members to apply each word and its definition to other situations.
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Exploring Arizona's Biotic Communities Lesson 2: Biotic Communities Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Part of a unit on Arizona's biotic communities, this instructional activity focuses on the vocabulary to be used. Terms include biodiversity, topography, desert, hybridization, niche, and more! Youngsters will define these words from...
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Dolch Vocabulary Words

For Teachers 2nd
What a quick and easy way to review sight words. With a list of ninety-seven sight words particular to the second grade, learners can practice their reading and spelling skills. This is a great resource for use as a center activity.

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