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Cell Type
In this cells worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer where they fill in boxes for the cell type they are researching. Students complete boxes for characteristics, examples, non examples, and a definition.
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Amphibians: Frayer Model
In this amphibians worksheet, students complete the Frayer model graphic organizer for amphibians. Students write down definitions, characteristics, examples, and non examples.
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Tree Graphic Organizer
In this tree worksheet, students write a tree type in the middle of the graphic organizer and then fill out the 4 parts of the graphic organizer. Students fill out parts for definition, characteristics, examples, and non examples.
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Math vocabulary
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students write definitions and examples for properties, operations and more. Students complete this for 22 words.
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Math terms
In this math notes worksheet, students fill in the definition and example for terms having to do with different types of factors. Students complete 14 terms.
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Column notes for math
In this math vocabulary activity, learners write the definition and an example of math vocabulary words. Students write the definition and example for 17 words.
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Reading Vocabulary Definition Test
In this reading vocabulary definition worksheet, students hear the definition clue, write the word and write sentences for four of the words.
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Information From Definitions
In this word definitions learning exercise, students read 9 illustrated words with two possible definitions for each. Students choose the better definition and write "A" or "B".
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Vocabulary Songs: Vocabulary Reinforcement Activity
Students compose songs using vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students are introduced to a new set of vocabulary words and their definitions. Students collaborate in groups of three or four to write new lyrics...
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Definition Practice
In this definition instructional activity, students match the definition in column b with the words in column a. Students match 12 definitions to their words.
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Synonyms
In this synonym worksheet, students identify words that mean the same. They read a word listed under a picture and find the same meaning word in a given list. This one-page worksheet contains eight problems with pictures.
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Sand Dollars- Non-Fiction Comprehension Worksheet
In this sand dollar non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, 5th graders read a 2 page selection about the life cycle and habitat of sand dollars. They use a dictionary and the article to define 10 words, and write the answer to 7...
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What Is Art?
Students discuss the definition of "Art" and are introduced to the richness and complexity of the visual arts in this Art or Art appreciation lesson for grades 7 through 12. The lesson can be adapted for any grade or ability level,
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Multiple-Meaning Words
Eighth graders answer a riddle to explore multiple meanings in words. After discussing the riddle, they match the definition on their card with another student who has the word. Students use their words with different meanings in...
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Cell and Compound Nouns
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular usage of shorten compound nouns. Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the word "cell" when used in varying contexts. They also consider the...
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Blogs and Other Internet Vocabular
Students explore the definition and derivation of popular internet vocabulary. Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the word blog and other words used to describe working on the internet. They consider...
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Solving Inequalities
Eighth graders participate in a lesson that covers the concept of an algebraic inequality. They practice recognizing the symbols used in an inequality and solving them using the methods that are similar to solving equations.
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Language Arts Key Word Worksheet
In this key word worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer in which they choose at least 5 key words and write 5 definitions for them. Students then choose 3 phrases and define them.
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Word of the Day
For this vocabulary worksheet, learners are provided an area to record new words they encounter during the day. Students record the word, definition, part of speech and use it in a sentence.
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Dumbing Down
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular saying "dumb down." Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the phrase when used in varying contexts. They also consider the derivation of each...
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Street Cred
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular word "cred." Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the word when used in varying contexts and when used as a phrase. They also consider the...
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Keeping Your English Up To Date: Bless
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular usage of the word bless to talk about sweet or cute things. Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the word "bless" when used in varying contexts.
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Bling and Sound-Symbolic Words
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular term "bling" and other sound-symbolic words. Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the word "bling" when used in varying contexts. They...
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Miss Alaineus: A Recipe for Disaster
Students listen to the story, "Miss Alaineus: A Recipe for Disaster" and then participate in a series of activities designed to introduce new words to the class.