Support children with finding meaning in unknown words using this graphic organizer. While reading a piece of writing, learners identify unfamiliar words, using context clues and reference materials to find and record definitions before rewriting the original sentences using synonyms for the unknown terms.

Concepts

word meanings, context clues, Vocabulary, dictionary skills, dictionaries, reference materials

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Additional Tags

context clue, Synonym, Vocabulary, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• With space for nine different words, this resource would be a good way for learners to keep track of vocabulary during units of study in any subject area and across all elementary grade levels
  

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes children are familiar with using reference materials to find definitions of vocabulary
• The space provided for recording definitions may be too small for pupils with large handwriting

Pros

• Includes an extension activity for deepening understanding of new vocabulary
• Step-by-step instructions for using the resource are supported with a clear example

Cons

Common Core

L.2.4.a L.2.4.e L.3.4.a L.3.4.d