Usually when we use the term "vocabulary," we mean understanding a word's definition so that you can use it and bring it into your own personal lexicon. You can’t study vocabulary without...
Category: Strategies
The Frayer model is one of the few tools for teachers that's been in classrooms longer than I have. When I first started teaching, I was using it, and it's still going strong in classrooms around the...
When Twitter first started, my first thought was, “Oh, friend, I could use you in class.” Since that time, I’ve come up with five ways to use Twitter to teach vocabulary. Students create...
We’re used to using tally marks for math, but tally marks can help you teach vocabulary, too. It’s very simple: just use tally marks to track words you’re trying to practice. Like...
Vocabulary photo albums are a great activity for multiple grade levels and content areas. They’re a great option for teachers who want to allow for multiple kinds of encounters with words and...
I think you'll love the printable for this one! Vocabulary scavenger hunts are fun, and they're even more fun with a cool bookmark! In a vocabulary scavenger hunt, students “hunt” for target...