Activity 2: Vocabulary (GLEs: 01a, 01b, 26, 27)
CC: Students will use vocabulary graphic organizers (e.g., Frayer model, vocabulary trees, word map, flash cards, word cube, etc.) to define vocabulary specific to novels read.
Use MS Word or Inspiration software to create vocabulary graphic organizers. Word template - "Novel - Vocabulary Words" Word template - "Novel - Vocabulary2" (Frayer Model) Inspiration template - "The Novel - Vocabulary Words"
Additional Resources: Develop a personal vocabulary list using Microsoft Word
Websites: WordCentral
Dictionary.com
Wordsmyth.net
Idea Bank - Vocabulary Strategies http://monroe.k12.la.us/mcs/idea_bank/Inspiration/vocabulary.html
Websites: SpellWeb Common Errors in English http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/errors/errors.html FunBrain.com-Word Confusion http://www.funbrain.com/whichword/index.html
Websites which help with the development of vocabulary strategies such as the Frayer Model, WordMaps, and flashcards
Frayer Model http://www.longwood.edu/staff/jonescd/projects/educ530/aboxley/graphicorg/fraym.htm Just Read Now http://www.justreadnow.com/strategies/frayer.htm
Personal Educational Press http://www.educationalpress.org/educationalpress/
Graphic Organizers to use for vocabulary development Venn diagram http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/graphic_org/venn_diagrams/ Venn diagram Graphic Organizers http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/ Graphic Organizers http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
Students will create word searches and puzzles Puzzlemaker http://school.discovery.com/puzzlemaker/wordlists/sciencetopics/index.html
Software recommended: Microsoft Word Inspiration Use Inspiration software for graphic organizers Inspiration Quick Tips http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/intech/quick_tips/inspiration.htm
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