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Introduce Vocabulary: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Barrett) Lesson PlanIntroduce Vocabulary: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Barrett) Lesson Plan
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Introduce Vocabulary: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Barrett)

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Although this vocabulary strategy would work in the context of any text, it's a piece of cake if you're reading Judi Barrett's book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Go over the terms they will hear so pupils are ready to raise their hands when the words come up in the story. The focus words for this text are: abandon, consisted, frequently, incident, prediction, and temporary. Encourage personal connections using the engaging comprehension questions for each term. The vocabulary graphic organizers are an excellent option for visual learners, and you can find this text online if you don't have it.

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K - 3rd
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
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30 mins
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2008
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