Friday, September 21, 2012

vocab in a bag

I take 10-20 words and type them in a column on Excel. I skip a column and then type a corresponding definition. I format the typing to a large font but make sure it fits on one or two pages of cardstock. I print a few copies and cut the definitions and terms apart and put each collection in a small zip lock bag. I have kids work in pairs or trios to match up the terms to definitions as a study technique. I have them practice a few times if a vocabulary test is emminent. This is an easy way to review and also to allow the kids to talk about the vocabulary. I have several sets I've made this year on just general language arts terminology: narrative, noun, semicolon, indent, vivid, modify, possessive noun, etc. When I've taught a novel or read-aloud, I generate sets for sections of the novel for the kids to practice before taking a quiz.

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