They say when you are told something enough times, you eventually begin to believe it's true. Sadly, Max in Freak The Mighty believed he was stupid and dumb, so he learned to be alone. That changed when he met another outcast, Freak....

Young scholars use the dictionary and thesaurus and are able to explain a definition in their own words.

Learners examine words used at Jamestown in 1607. They predict what the words meant in 1607, write sentences using three of them, then analyze the sentences after they have read the actual definitions of the words.

Students watch a video after which they define philanthropy and site examples of it in daily life. They use this definition as they work through the rest of the unit.

Young scholars practice their alphabetizing through practice with a dictionary. They use alphabetizing skills to place words with proper guide words and to look up words in a dictionary.

Students compose songs using vocabulary words. In this vocabulary 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 to the tune...

In this fire safety learning exercise, students read the definitions for the fire safety words and then write the word. Students write words for 15 definitions.

In this definition practice instructional activity, students choose the correct definition of the italicized word. Students have three choices from which to choose.

In this suffixes worksheet, students write the definition of 10 words that contain the suffixes able, full, est, less, or er. Definitions of these suffixes are provided. 

Seventh graders use context clues to define words. In this language arts lesson, 7th graders engage in a class discussion regarding how we determine the meaning of words that we aren't familiar with. Then, students complete a very good...

In this vocabulary building worksheet, students matches the word with a definition, and uses definition clues to select the correct word.

Students define common English idioms which they find in books and book excerpts. They use an idiom dictionary and constuct a database of five idioms along with meanings and sentences. They beam this information to classmates.

In this vocabulary instructional activity, students answer definition and fill in the blank questions about various vocabulary words. Students complete this for 4 pages with 6 words each and 18 questions each.

Students explore informative, expressive, directive and performative languages and discuss examples of each. In groups, students research the types of languages, their effectiveness in communicating truth, needs and desires. Students...

Students research word frequencies in Macbeth and create a frozen picture inspired by a word.  In this Macbeth lesson, students view Blood Will Have Blood and discuss the dual meaning of the word "blood."  Students identify...

Students study the meaning of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students are introduced to the concept of philanthropy and name and illustrate a philanthropic act they could perform.

Students find the missing words in analogies while working in groups. They complete an analogy worksheet.

In this fire safety worksheet, students write fire safety words that match the definitions that they read. Students write 15 fire safety vocabulary words.

In this National Dictionary Day instructional activity, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write...

Sixth graders read parts of the book Esperanza Rising and define vocabulary words connected to it. In this Esperanza Rising lesson plan, 6th graders illustrate words and discuss the sections of the books they read.

In this adjectives worksheet, students choose the correct word that is the adjective in each sentences. Students choose the correct word for for 33 sentences.

Fourth graders use motor imaging to remember the definitions of words. In this vocabulary lesson, 4th graders work in groups to make a pantomime to help them remember a word. Students document the experience in their notebooks.

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...

In this suffix worksheet, students review the definition of a suffix and some examples. Students then write the word from the word box that best completes each sentence.