Given a deck of cards with different words printed, pairs draw cards and work together to locate definitions for each multiple-meaning word. Learners complete a worksheet that challenges them to write the word, two of its definitions, and a sentence for each.

Concepts

multiple meaning words, Vocabulary, word webs, dictionaries, dictionary skills, thesaurus skills

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Additional Tags

multiple meanings, word web, vocabulary activity, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Plan the activity for learning center rotations
• Make the activity an option for early finishers during language arts lessons
  

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes pupils have experience using reference materials to find definitions of words

Pros

• Provides all required documents
• Includes ideas for extending the learning experience

Cons

Common Core

L.4.4.c L.5.4.c