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Visual/Meaning Vocabulary

Title: Internet Vocabulary

There are many interactive games/activities on the Internet that primarily focus on vocabulary. Have the students visit some of the following sites to strengthen their vocabulary skills:

What's My Meaning-http://www.education.com/blaster/mymeaning.shtml

*Vocabulary builder where student matches word with meaning.

Multiple Meanings-http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/ps4mm1.htm

*Online quiz that requires thinking about word meanings.

Synonym Matching-http://www.quia.com/mc/67661.html

*Students find pairs or words with same meaning

Antonym Matching-http://www.quia.com/mc/3974.html

*Find pairs with opposite meaning.

Word Jungle-http://fekids.com/article/0,1120,46-26839,00.html

*Choose correct meaning of given word to swing in jungle.

Adjectives/Adverbs-http://www.english-zone.com/vocab/adj-adv.html

*Change adjectives into adverbs in this online quiz.

Words in Context-http://www.english-zone.com/vocab/vic01.html

*Select correct meaning of the word from context clues.

Antonym Match-http://www.ezschool.com/example/EZGames?Grade=4&Name=antonyms3_5

*Find matching pairs with opposite meanings.

Synonym Match-http://www.ezschool.com/example/EZGames?Grade=4&Name=synonyms3_5

*Increase vocabulary by matching words with similar meanings.

Resource:

Internet Search Engine (www.google.com)

	Contributor: Misty Magnuson
	Mail: magnusm@pluto.dsu.edu

Word Hunt:

Pre K-5

Objective- Students will improve on their vocabulary words.

Materials:

	Current reading materials (trade book or text)
	Dry erase boards or chalkboards
	Markers or paper and pencil
	Small Post-it notes.

Procedure:

	Students scan text for a "big word."
	Student writes word on Post-it and then earmarks the page with it.
	The student tells the others how many letters are in the word.
	Other students make one space for each letter horizontally on board.
	The student gives the first letter of the word.
	Other students fill in their first blank space, thinking about possibilities.
	Student continues to give consecutive letters until a student is ready to make a try at the word.
	Once they make a try they must spell the word for the group. If student making try is correct, the student giving the word it in context from his/her marked text.

Resource:

Television.com Lesson Plan http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-61.html

	Contributor: Ryan Kristensen
	Mail Address: kristenr@pluto.dsu.edu

Title: "Meaningful Words"

1.) Students list the "top ten" words that are part of this week's topic. You could even use spelling words or words that students are having troubles comprehending. It works best if students who are paired together have different words.
2.) Students switch their list with a partner and they compare their lists to see how many words are similar and how many are different.
3.) Next, the students can compose a paragraph using the words from both lists. Try to include most of the words.
4.) Finally, give your paragraph a title and draw an illustration to go along with the paragraph.

*There is a sheet already set up for you, which is located at the website listed below.

Resource:

DePaul Center for Urban Education http://teacher.depaul.edu/WriteThisWeek_sTopic.pdf

	Contributor: Sara Mersch
	Mail: chrissar@pluto.dsu.edu

Setting up a Notebook for Word Study

The students would have their individual notebook for word study. The first 13 pages would be a dictionary. A letter of the alphabet on front and back and x, y, z on one page. The last 5 pages of the notebook would be for individual spelling lists which includes 10 words per week. The middle of the notebook is for vocabulary words. You would work with Greek and Latin roots, and include five new noun, verbs, etc. The middle of the notebook is to learn new words and their definition with less stress on spelling. When you look over weekly work, highlight misspelled words, and the students write those words in their notebook. As new words are introduced on word walls, the students enter these words in their personal dictionary. Once words are mastered, they circle the words in the notebook.

	Contributor: Rachel Wilber
	Mail: wilberr@pluto.dsu.edu

Title: Picture Definitions

Idea: A simple idea to help students learn vocabulary words visually is to have them draw pictures. The teacher can assign the students to create a drawing to illustrate the definition for each of their vocabulary words. When it comes time to take the test, students will be able to recall the images created and can then remember the definition of each word. This is a simple and effective way to teach visual learners meaningful vocabulary.

Resource: http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Helping_Visual_Learners/

http://www.videojug.com/expertanswer/middle-school-reading-comprehension-tips/how-can-visual-learners-memorize-vocabulary-words

	Contributor: Nicole Beckett
	Email: nmbeckett@pluto.dsu.edu