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Introduce Vocabulary: Chrysanthemum (Henkes)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Kevin Henkes' sweet story Chrysanthemum is the perfect way to teach vocabulary to budding readers in context. Present the new terms they will hear so pupils are ready to raise their hands when they come up in the story. Although you can...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Sorting

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 Sorting and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define selected...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Puff, the Magic Dragon

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Puff, the Magic Dragon, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Chrysanthemum

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Chrysanthemum, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: George's Store at the Shore

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore vocabulary words from the story. In this language arts lesson, students discuss vocabulary words from the story. Students discuss the word meanings and use the words in sentences.
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Introduce Vocabulary: George's Store at the Shore (Bassede)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Combine counting and vocabulary using Francine Bassede's book George's Store at the Shore, which has learners exploring new words and numbers 1-10. Suggested words for this text are: arrange, assortment, customers,...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Puff, the Magic Dragon (Yarrow and Lipton)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Puff the Magic Dragon remains a childhood landmark for budding readers (and singers), but did you know it also makes an excellent vocabulary study? By focusing on several in-text words (in this case: billow, cease, fearless,...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Sorting (Pluckrose)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Find guidance to introduce math vocabulary in context using Henry Pluckrose's book Sorting. This text is an excellent cross-curricular resource for budding readers. Before starting, review some new vocabulary words: collect, common,...