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Using a Word Journal to Create a Personal Dictionary
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6 - 8
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Using a Word Journal to Create a Personal Dictionary
Students will be the definition of vocabulary experts as they use the skills they learn in this lesson to track, define, and ultimately master unfamiliar words.

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