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Introduce Vocabulary: Into the A, B, Sea

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a classic book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Into the A, B, Sea and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the story vocabulary words...
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Fun with Droofus the Dragon: Book Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners decide on the best word to replace a bold word in a sentence showing their understanding of the meaning of the word. Students complete this vocabulary worksheet after reading the book called Fun...
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Make A Crossword Puzzle - Vocabulary Challenge

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students make a crossword puzzle from their vocabulary words. Students follow 6 sets of directions to make the online puzzle.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Bringing the Rain to Kapiti

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students develop new word knowledge by reading a children's book in class. In this vocabulary lesson, students read the book Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain, and identify the use of three specific vocabulary words. Students define the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Dandelion

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners 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: I Love You the Purplest

For Teachers K - 1st
Students are read I Love You the Purplest, by Barbara Joosse. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three "Tier Two" words. As a group, they discuss the meanings of the words both before and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Curious George Rides a Bike

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a classic book in class. In this story vocabulary activity, students read the book Curious George Rides a Bike and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Circus is Coming

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a story book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson plan, students read the book The Circus is Coming and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocab...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Great Kapok Tree

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this tier two vocabulary instructional activity, students read the book The Great Kapok Tree and identify the use of vocabulary terms. Students define the selected...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Itsy Bitsy Spider

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book The Itsy Bitsy Spider and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocab...
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Guided Reading: Shapes Where We Play

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discover shapes on a playground. In this guided reading lesson plan, students discover new vocabulary words related to shapes as they read Shapes Where We Play. In small groups, students use picture clues and one to one matching...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Into the A, B, Sea

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners are read Into the A, B, Sea, by Deborah Lee Rose. 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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Reading The Flag Maker

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore The Flag Maker. In this reading comprehension lesson, students listen to the book The Flag Maker, making predictions and answering questions during the reading. Students locate facts and opinions within the book and...
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Guided Reading: My Horse

For Teachers K - 1st
Students read patterned sentences. In this guided reading lesson, students use one to one matching and picture clues to aid comprehension. Cross-curricular activities are provided.
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Getting Started with Literature Circles

For Teachers 8th
Students complete novel analysis activities for The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In this novel analysis lesson, students work in literature circle groups to complete close reading activities for the novel. Students keep...
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Introduce Vocabulary: An Earthworm’s Life

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners are read An Earthworm's Life, by John Himmelman. In this vocabulary focused lesson plan, students discover the definitions of at least three Two Tier words. As a group they discuss the meanings of the words both before and after...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Arthur’s New Puppy

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Arthur's New Puppy, by Marc Brown. For this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meaning of the new words, as a group, both before and after the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Clouds

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read the book "Clouds" and select 3 Tier Two vocabulary words to build their vocabulary. For this  "Clouds" lesson plan, students  listen to vocabulary words and think about how the words are used in the story....
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Introduce Vocabulary: Franklin Goes to the Hospital

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read the book "Franklin Goes to the Hospital" and are introduced to 3 tier two words. In this reading comprehension lesson plan, students listen to the usage of the  key words in the story. Students then answer questions...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Gregory, the Terrible Eater

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Gregory, the Terrible Eater, by Mitchell Sharmat. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Julius, the Baby of the World

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Julius, Baby of the World, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Pinkalicious

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners are read Pinkalicious by Elizabeth Kann. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the meaning of at least three new Tier Two words. They discuss the definitions of the words both before and after the story is read....
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Introduce Vocabulary: Rap a Tap Tap

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Rap a Tap Tap, by Leo & Diane Dillon. In this vocabulary focused lesson, 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...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Tell Me a Story, Mama

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils are read Tell Me a Story, Mama, by Angela Johnson. In this vocabulary focused lesson, 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...