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Vocabulary Practice
In this vocabulary practice instructional activity, students determine which pair of words complete sentences Students make ten sentences make sense.
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Elementary School--Advanced Vocabulary
In this advanced vocabulary activity, learners study 20 words, write the word that is spelled correctly on the line after each number, read 10 additional sentences and choose the word in parentheses that completes each sentence...
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Context Clues
Learners review and discuss what context clues are and then read six sentences and paragraphs and circle the correct context clue for each one.
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Dictionary Work
In this language arts worksheet, students investigate using a dictionary to determine the meanings of 8 words. Students find the words, write the page number and the definition and answer a yes/no question which shows their understanding...
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Vocabulary Unit 1-4
In this Vocabulary worksheet, students complete four parts on four pages by matching vocabulary terms in a variety of activities.
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Dictionary Practice 3
Originally designed for English language learners, this learning exercise about dictionary usage could be used with native speakers as well! Give each pupil a dictionary and have them search for the nine listed words. They record the...
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Dictionary Practice 4
Verify that your pupils can use the dictionary to determine the meaning of words. Class members locate nine words, record the dictionary definition, and note the page number on which they found the information. This plan is originally...
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Sound It Out
Unfortunately, the worksheet that is the focus of this lesson is not functioning properly. You can, however, use the Scholastic Children's Dictionary page attached to explore the dictionary with your elementary and middle schoolers. Talk...
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Multiple Meanings Game
Here is a simple activity that uses definition cards that match the appropriate words to their meaning. Pupils match the cards using vocabulary words from units of study. A very basic, but often useful, resource.
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Learning Opposite Words
Young readers explore words that are opposites. They define "opposites" and complete a worksheet matching words that are opposites. A very basic, but educationally sound lesson.
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Riddles
Promote critical-thinking skills with riddles. While this resource only has two example of riddles, it could be used as a model for other explorations. A teacher could augment this resource with a greater variety of examples.
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Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meaning
In this vocabulary worksheet, 5th graders choose the correct word to complete 8 sentences, with immediate online feedback.
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Word Meaning: Project Mulberry
In this word meaning worksheet, 5th graders answer the questions that contain their vocabulary words in sentences from the story Project Mulberry. Students answer 6 questions.
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Words Have Meaning
Students interpret and analyze art for meaning and a Maya Angelou poem for meaning. In this art and literature analysis lesson, students analyze Alison Saar's "Lost and Found" and Maya Angelou's poem "Alone." Students write creative...
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Vocabulary Skills 2
In this vocabulary skills worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 12 sentences by selecting the appropriate words to complete the sentences.
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Vocabulary Skills
In this vocabulary skills worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 11 sentences by selecting the appropriate words to complete the sentences.
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Using Analogies to Improve Vocabulary
Ninth graders analyze the relationships for pairs of words in analogical statements to infer word meanings. In this word meanings instructional activity, 9th graders complete an analogy pre-assessment, study a chart for using analogies...
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Vocabulary In Conversation
In this vocabulary in conversation worksheet, students use context clues to fill in the blanks of a dialog online, then check the answers.
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Vocabulary Follow-Up
For this vocabulary worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the given words on line, then check to see if the answers are correct.
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Some and Any Exercise
In this completing sentences worksheet, students recognize word meanings. Students complete each of the twelve sentences with the word some or the word any.
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Ache, hurt, and Pain Exercise
In this word meanings worksheet, students explore the words ache, hurt, and pain. Students complete sixteen sentences with the correct word and write four sentences of their own.
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Unlocking Word Meanings
Fourth graders investigate eponyms in the English language. For this eponym lesson, 4th graders participate in a teacher led lesson on the definition of an eponym. They complete a worksheet in which they determine which eponym became...
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Job and Work: Correct Usage
In this vocabulary worksheet, students review the meanings of the words "job" and "work", then fill in the blanks using context clues to determine the meaning.
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Information From Definitions
For this word definitions worksheet, students read 9 words and definitions. Students think about whether the definition is correct and fits the word. Students write "yes" or "no".