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Using A Dictionary
Students explore English by completing a word definitions worksheet. In this dictionary lesson plan, students practice locating a list of vocabulary terms in a "Dictionary Race." Students complete a worksheet based upon word cards and...
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Two-Word Verbs Definition
In this two-word verbs definition worksheet, students read the definitions of 21 two word verb combinations. They see two word verbs such as back out, call off, find out, and look out, with the definition next to the words.
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Vocabulary Building Cards
Students select vocabulary words from their reading each week then complete a card for each word which includes definition, source and a sample sentence. They share their cards with the class and complete vocabulary building cards...
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Word Structure
Learners infer the meanings of unfamiliar words using context clues and knowledge of prefixes and suffixes. They identify vocabulary words as nouns or adjectives using context clues and suffixes. In addition, they decide the meaning of a...
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The most commonly misspelled words in English
Ninth graders examine the different misspelled words in the English language. For this English lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students write an email to their teacher about what they have read.
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Sound- Alike Words 5- Test Your Speaking and Listening Skills
In this literacy worksheet, students read the definition of homophones at that top of the page before reading 15 sentences. They underline the incorrect word in each sentence and write the proper homophone on the line next to each sentence.
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Vocabulary: Matching Exercise 2
In this online interactive vocabulary worksheet, students respond to 10 matching questions regarding vocabulary words. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Synecdoche vs. Metonymy: Definitions
Ask your class to lend their ears, and eyes, to a short video that defines and offers examples of synecdoche and metonymy. Whether it be brand names like Kleenex® and Band-aids® that have come to stand for all the products in a category,...
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Similes in Literature: Definition and Examples
Be as romantic as a poetic. Appear as clever as Einstein. Wow others with your powers of observation by using similes to point out the similar aspects in two different things. This short video focuses on similes found in Shakespeare and...
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Dinosaur Vocabulary
In this dinosaur learning exercise, learners study ten definitions pertaining to dinosaurs. Students match these with vocabulary words in a word box.
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Concepts of Beauty Put Into Words
Studying haiku poetry with your English class? Delving into Japanese history with your world history class? Here is an authentic and creative way to explore Japanese culture more deeply. Pupils will compare and contrast two tea caddies...
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Light and Optics
In this light and optics worksheet, students match the light and optics vocabulary with their definitions. Students match 21 words to their definitions.
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Montana Vocabulary
In this Montana learning exercise, students read ten definitions pertaining to the state of Montana. From four choices, students choose the word that fits each definition.
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Summer Vocabulary
In this summer vocabulary worksheet, students read 10 definitions that pertain to summer. Students match these definitions with the words they describe.
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Short Story Vocabulary: Matching
Looking for a vocabulary list and exercise? Then this resource might be for you! Consisting of 39 words, this activity has learners match each word with its definition. Answers are provided.
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Vocabulary Terms: Matching
This is a basic vocabulary matching exercise consisting of 20 words. Learners match the definition to the word. Answers are provided. You might use this to inspire your next vocabulary list and give this activity to your class.
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Digital Story with Math Vocab Words
Create digital stories with your class, in order to help further understand math vocabulary. You can modify this activity idea to any vocabulary lesson, whether it be for math, science, or language arts!
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Dialect
With a list of popular British slang words, this worksheet prompts pupils to define their colloquialisms as if they were in the dictionary. Because the words are so specifically regional, American students might not recognize them, but a...
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Volcanoes Vocabulary
In this volcanoes worksheet, students read 10 words pertaining to volcanoes. Students match these words to their definitions in another column.
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Fall Vocabulary
In this fall vocabulary worksheet, students read 10 definitions and match them to the vocabulary words pertaining to fall in a word box.
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Eel Vocabulary
In this eels instructional activity, students read 8 definitions pertaining to eels. Students match these with the correct words from a word bank.
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Solar System Vocabulary 2
In this solar system worksheet, students write vocabulary words describing the solar system next to their definitions. Students write 12 vocabulary words.
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Montana Vocabulary Worksheet
In this Montana worksheet, learners read ten definitions that pertain to the state of Montana. Students match these to the words they describe.
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Suffix Match
Knowing the meanings of common suffixes is a powerful tool for expanding the vocabulary of young learners. This set of word cards focuses on the suffixes -or, -ly, -ful, and -able, providing two words that include...