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6th - 10th
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English Language Arts
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Vocabulary Building

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Offer learners a step-by-step process for approaching unknown words with this PowerPoint presentation of vocabulary strategies, which details how to use context clues and word parts (roots, prefixes, suffixes), as well as encourages active reading for personal enrichment outside of class.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

context clues, root words

Additional Tags

root words, context clues, english language arts

Classroom Considerations

  • Consider following each major section of the presentation with a corresponding worksheet, such as one using context clues or identifying the meaning of particular word roots and prefixes/suffixes

Pros

  • Includes slides on how to design word study cards for vocabulary practice
  • Can download and edit presentation

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  • None

Common Core

RI.6.4 RI.7.4 RI.8.4 RI.9-10.4

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