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Speak Write! Understanding the Hidden Meaning of Words
Students investigate connotation and denotation as a basis for greater examining of language. They identify the literal meaning of words and explore the greater implications and impact of word usage.
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Latin Roots spect, sta, vert: Context Story
Part of the MyVocabulary.com word roots study program, this short reading provides appropriate usage of words containing the Latin roots spect, sta, and vert at the intermediate level. No audio is available to accompany it as of press...
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Usage Errors
Look at the most commonly confused words in the English language! This resource briefly explains the difference between there, they're, and their as well as too, to, and two, and finally it's and its. First, read the section entitled...
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Rooting One's Way to Meaning
Discover the Virtual Thesaurus with your class. They use the Virtual Thesaurus to assist them in an inquiry-based approach to discovering the meanings of some common Latin and Greek roots. Each child then teaches a particular root and...
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Ordinary People: Desktop Teaching
Turn the pupil into the teacher to help your learners pick up and retain vocabulary from Ordinary People by Judith Guest. Each individual selects a word, studies it in depth, and then teaches their word to the rest of the class, one...
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Japan Communication
The Japanese communicate in very different ways than people in the US. Using three essential questions as a guide, learners look at different scenarios (included) and compare customs seen here and there. All the materials you need are...
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Adverbs
While designed for college learners, this review of adverbs could be used in a high school classroom as well. The worksheet begins with a detailed overview of adverbs which is followed by a six-question activity.
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Job and Work: Correct Usage
In this vocabulary worksheet, students review the meanings of the words "job" and "work", then fill in the blanks using context clues to determine the meaning.
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Salinger and the Vocabulary of the Vernacular
Writers explore vocabulary and expressions used in the English language. They use visual word maps to become aware of the different uses of words which will allow them to more readily interpret texts. Then they listen to/read excerpts...
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Its or It's
What's the difference between its and it's? Clear up any misunderstandings in your third grade language arts class. Practice sentences use its or it's twice, prompting learners to use context clues for each usage. At the end of the...
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Speak Write! Understanding the Hidden Meaning of Words
"Can the connotation of a word or phrase create bias or prejudice?" The activities in this SMART Board lesson are directed toward this question, which will be sure to incite lots of opinions and ideas. The SMART Board file guides them...
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Hyperbole and Idiom
Seventh graders use context clues to determine the figurative meaning of idioms and hyperboles. They practice writing idioms and hyperboles in sentences about real life situations around them. This lesson is a good way to improve variety...
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Affix This
Wait, what am I supposed to affix? Explore the concept of roots/affixes with your class. They use discussion questions to discover the meaning and usage of specific roots and affixes. They watch a video explaining Latin and Greek roots...
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Important, Interesting and Serious Exercise
In this word usage worksheet, students explore the meanings of three words, important, interesting, and serious. Students complete fifteen sentences with the correct words and write four sentences of their own.
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Vocabulary Power
Augment your language arts units with a set of vocabulary worksheets. The packet is an excellent support to your vocabulary instruction that covers a variety of skills, including context clues, Greek and Latin roots, reference materials,...
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Commonly Confused Words Exercise
Accept or except? Advice or advise? Eminent or imminent? Which is which witch? In order to select the correct word to complete 20 sentences, learners get out their dictionaries and check the meaning and usage of the commonly confused pairs.
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Accept/Except
In this confusing words worksheet, students review the meanings of the words accept and except. Students then read examples of using the words correctly.
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Commonly Mixed Pairs of Words
In this word meanings worksheet, students practice choosing the correct word for the sentence. Students complete fifteen sentences by choosing the correct word for each sentence.
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Word Pairs
Students compare similar words that are often confused. In this Language arts lesson, students review meanings of words that are often confused. Students complete a worksheet and sentences to practice correct usage of these words.
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Proofreading
Fourth graders explore the proofreading process. They practice proofreading for errors in sentence structure, usage, and mechanics. Students develop strategies for proofreading and differentiate between commonly confused words.
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There, Their, and They're
In this grammar activity activity, students read the sentences and color in the section to illustrate which there/their/they're to use. Students then circle the correct form. Students finish by writing a sentence for each form of the word.
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Vocabulary Review # 15
In this vocabulary review #15 activity, students interactively complete 10 sentences by selecting the correct word with immediate online feedback.
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My Antonia: Magic Squares (Vocabulary Strategy)
Help your pupils discover the power of context clues by teaching the this vocabulary strategy. Designed to go with words from Willa Cather's My Antonia, this exercise focuses on having individuals use their own words to define new...
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Peter and the Starcatchers: Magic Squares
Engage your class in vocabulary from Peter and the Starcatchers with this exercise. Learners match words to their definitions to determine the magic number.