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Grade 5, Writing Benchmark F: Continue to develop expanded (rich and varied) writing vocabulary in all content areas (COS 20, 21/ 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: Internalization of Vocabulary Through the Use of a Word Map This lesson provides students with a concrete way to learn vocabulary. The instruction is interactive, provides practice with words, and develops both definitional and contextual knowledge. ABC Bookmaking Builds Vocabulary This lesson engages and motivates students in building content area vocabulary through the creation of ABC books. Students select vocabulary words and terms based on a unit of study from their content area. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Students will understand the function of the three basic kinds of adjectives. Choosing, Chatting and Collecting: Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy The vocabulary self-collection strategy involves having students choose the words they want to learn, chat about their rationale for selecting words, and agree upon words for a classroom collection. Flip-a-Chip: Examining Affixes and Roots to Build Vocabulary In this activity students will be using chips that are printed with word parts. Students write paragraphs leaving blanks for the words that can be flipped from their chips.

Resources: WordCentral.com: This site offers interactive games in addition to a student dictionary and Daily Buzzword. Vocabulary Pinball: Learn new vocabulary while playing this fun game. QuizHub: Online SAT vocabulary quizzes Online Vocabulary Games: Vocabulary games for all grade levels Alan Cooper's Homonym List: A complete list of homonyms for reference AmeriSpeak: Expressions of our American ancestors Merriam Webster Online; Excellent online word games That's Cheeky: Students can check their understanding of special English words from history by matching each word with its meaning. based on The Ravenmaster's Secret by Elvira Wooddruff Bingo Lingo: Play Bingo Lingo and help your students learn about the roots of words.
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