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Grade 3, Writing Benchmark F: Continue to develop expanded (rich and varied) writing vocabulary in all content areas (COS 18, 19/ SAT 10/ ADAW) Incorporate new vocabulary as a part of daily written language Engage in word study activities Examples: synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, multiple meaning words, concept mapping, webbing, analogies

Lesson Plans: To, Too, or Two: Developing An Understanding of Homophones This lesson uses multiple modalities to introduce and practice many common homophones. Students will engage in singing, acting, creative writing, and drawing to demonstrate their understanding of homophones. Guidelines for Teaching Vocabulary As you plan lessons and activities consider following these suggestions Word Splash A national language arts standards-based program for grades 3-4 developed by Scholastic Inc. You'll find everything you need in these four fun, dynamic and easy-to-use lessons that help students build vocabulary, recognize parts of speech, and practice their writing skills. Writing I Spy Riddle Rhymes Learn how to make I Spy pictures and riddles with Jean Marzollo! Acquiring New Vocabulary Through Book Discussion Groups This lesson explores various ways in which you can foster students' vocabulary skills through direct instruction and small-group discussions. Let's Hunt for Vivid Vocabulary This activity will be used to encourage students to focus on using and enriched vocabulary. During an oral reading of the book , A Bad Case Of Stripes, the students will search and identify various nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, dialogue tags, and transition words. Blooming Words The students will identify synonyms in a story. They will make synonym flowers using a thesaurus. The students will find synonyms for vocabulary words from the story, The Great Kapok Tree. Delicious, Tasty, Yummy: Enriching Writing with Adjectives and Synonyms This lesson teaches students what adjectives are and then uses a webbing strategy to help them develop lists of adjectives and their synonyms. Students' vocabulary is expanded and their writing is enriched when they are encouraged to use a variety of adjectives so that readers can "see, taste, and feel" what they write.

Resources: Mastering New Words for Writing: Spelling strategies for mastering new words for writing Vocabulary Pinball: Learn new vocabulary while playing this fun game. Online Vocabulary Games: Vocabulary games for all grade levels Vocabulary Printables: Printable vocabulary worksheets Multiple Meaning Words: Help students practice vocabulary words that have multiple meanings. Beginning Word Watchers: Students have fun learning words for beginners.
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