Classroom teachers will learn about previewing vocabulary words, an important instructional strategy. Teachers will learn how to implement the previewing of vocabulary, find research that supports the previewing of vocabulary, and find...

Great tool for teaching Spanish-speaking English language learners (ELL). This vocabulary lesson focuses on family vocabulary. A variety of interactive, self-correcting exercises are provided to reinforce the material presented. Audio is...

Links to information on different word forms including verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, interjections, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, and "wh" question words.

A lesson plan in which learners identify unknown words within a text, identify their parts and syllables, and work to determine the meaning of each word. Materials are included.

Contains plans for two lessons that ask middle schoolers to compose their own vocabulary lists by selecting words that are unfamiliar to them. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used...

This site contains a list of words from the first part of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, a Pulitzer Prize-winning book written by Junot Diaz. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings,...

In this lesson, students use multiple sources to learn the meanings of science words, collaborating to create useful resources for learning and retaining science vocabulary.

A lesson plan in which students look for new vocabulary words and context clues to define them while reading an independent reading book. Materials are included.

Contains plans for six lessons that teach students Dolch high-frequency sight words using songs and activities. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as...

This table offers 50 or so common roots, prefixes, and suffixes, their definitions, and sample words in the content areas. L.9-10.4b Patterns/word changes

Contains plans for three lessons that teach about root words, prefixes, and suffixes using handouts, websites, and games. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...

A short explanation of the importance of using precise word choice in writing and using context clues to help you understand the meaning of precise words when reading. Click on Model to for an example with explanation and then click on...

This site contains a list of 100 words from the SAT that begin with the letter "A". Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of these words.

The most effective vocabulary instruction teaches word meanings as concepts; it connects the words being taught with their context and with the students' prior knowledge. Six techniques have proven especially effective: Concept...

This site contains a list of 40 words from Chapters 1-5 of George Eliot's classic novel, Silas Marner. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of these words.

This site contains a list of 40 words from Chapters 6-10 of George Eliot's classic novel, Silas Marner. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of these words.

This site contains a list of 20 words from the Ninth Democratic Debate, April 14, 2016. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of these words

A variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities are provided on the theme of animals in their habitats.

This article focuses on the importance of teaching vocabulary and how to teach it effectively. It lists concepts that need to be considered when preparing to teach vocabulary such as prior knowledge, dictionary use, context clues, and...

Dysfluent readers are so consumed with word identification that they cannot focus on extracting or constructing meaning from the text. Here are some activities to develop students' fluency skills, so that they may move on to access content.

A basic word dictionary, aimed at learners of Chinese; a useful resource for Chinese English language learners as well. Search either by Chinese, Pinyin or English Definition. Audio is in Chinese Mandarin pinyin.

Great tool for teaching Spanish-speaking English Language Learners (ELL). This vocabulary lesson focuses on numbers, prices, and shopping phrases. A variety of interactive, self-correcting exercises are provided to reinforce material...

Free downloadable Windows application for language learners and teachers. Allows users to create bilingual vocabulary lists in over 30 different languages or download and use stock vocabulary files (food, clothing, nature, people travel,...

In this free version of the game, choose from four sets of words, depending on the grade level. The words are used for a crossword puzzle, and students must study the clues to see where each word goes. Includes 'Spelling Test' and 'Teach...