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Vocabulary Solutions: A Mixture of Science, Conversation, and Writing
Grades
3 - 5
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Lesson Plan
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Standard Lesson
Vocabulary Solutions: A Mixture of Science, Conversation, and Writing
In this lesson, students conduct a science experiment and later discuss the events of the lab during shared writing. Students explain the procedure in their own words and then revise to include content specific vocabulary. Finally, students reflect on new words added to their writing using the Trading Card Creator interactive.
Writing Acrostic Poems with Thematically Related Texts in the Content Areas
Grades
2 - 5
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Lesson Plan
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Standard Lesson
Writing Acrostic Poems with Thematically Related Texts in the Content Areas
Students read thematically related texts, scaffolded from simple to complex, to help them gather necessary concept vocabulary and background knowledge in a content area. They then write acrostic poems to organize and present their learning in a creative way.
A-B-C:  It's Easy as 1-2-3 to Make Math Alphabet Books
Grades
4 - 8
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Lesson Plan
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Standard Lesson
A-B-C: It's Easy as 1-2-3 to Make Math Alphabet Books
Using the Alphabet Organizer app, students create alphabet books to review math terms.
Developing Academic Vocabulary
Grades
Grades
K - 12
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Strategy Guide Series
Developing Academic Vocabulary
In this Strategy Guide Series, you'll find creative and compatible ways to build, maintain, and extend students' vocabulary across academic disciplines.
Using Word Walls to Develop and Maintain Academic Vocabulary
Grades
Grades
K - 12
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Strategy Guide
Using Word Walls to Develop and Maintain Academic Vocabulary
In this guide, you will learn how to use Word Walls to support vocabulary development and retention.
Using Generative Sentences to Apply Academic Vocabulary
Grades
Grades
4 - 12
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Strategy Guide
Using Generative Sentences to Apply Academic Vocabulary
In this guide, you will learn how to use generative sentences to give students opportunities to apply their knowledge of new words in writing.
Bringing Economic Vocabulary to Life Through Video Posters
Grades
2 - 5
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Lesson Plan
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Minilesson
Bringing Economic Vocabulary to Life Through Video Posters
Imagine if vocabulary could come alive with the click of a button! Students create video posters to demonstrate knowledge of new economics vocabulary.
Using Word Storms to Explore Vocabulary and Encourage Critical Thinking
Grades
3 - 5
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Lesson Plan
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Recurring Lesson
Using Word Storms to Explore Vocabulary and Encourage Critical Thinking
Students learn that dogs are more than just pets in this lesson, which teaches them to use research and vocabulary-acquisition strategies to learn and write about working dogs.

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