Do you ever feel like there is something missing from your vocabulary instruction? Traditionally, students are given a list of words, and they memorize the definitions. Lists of words are…
Vocabulary
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Do you ever feel like you’re not sure what to do with the students who…fail vocabulary quizzes, struggle to write essays, find grammar challenging, or grapple with literary analysis? It…
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Students are drawn to visuals. Movie clips, memes, cartoons, GIFs, coloring pages — you name it. Humans are fascinated with pictures. When teaching vocabulary, one of the best ways we…
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What’s your current approach to teaching vocabulary? Have you taken time to reflect on how it is working? Do students remember, understand, recognize, and use the words beyond your unit…
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English, math, science, history, art, physical education – No matter what the content area, students have to be able to speak the language of the class. Each subject has its…
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Looking to create a new language arts curriculum, add to an existing one, or give it a complete overhaul? In this post, you’ll find first quarter ELA curriculum ideas that…
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So you want to upgrade your vocabulary game. This time, you’re serious. You’re done with the worksheets and memorization games that leave both you and students desiring more. Where should…
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Choosing a vocabulary program for middle school and high school English classes can be an overwhelming experience. There are so many options available, and unless you experiment with all of…
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If you want your students to learn words for the purpose of remembering them and actually using them in reading and writing, you need to make sure they engage with…
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How often do you ask your students to think about thinking? If I am honest with myself, I have done it far less in the past than I am doing…