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Dictionary Dive! ActivityDictionary Dive! Activity
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2013
Activity

Dictionary Dive!

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Here is a classic vocabulary activity presented in a very cute way. Children dive into new and unknown words specific to third grade reading and learning content. They choose a word from the list, look it up in the dictionary, then use the worksheet to draw a picture, write a definition, and use the word in a sentence. We teachers know that classic learning activities such as this one will never go out of style!

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english language arts

Pros

  • Builds content-specific vocabulary
  • Incorporates the use of reference materials
  • Allows for creativity

Cons

  • Words included may not be specific to your classroom needs or curriculum

Common Core

L.3.4.a

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