Vocabulary and Word Skills
Lesson plans and learning activities
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| Prefixes and Suffixes | Spelling |
| Vocabulary | Word Roots |
| Words at Play | |
A list of useful resources from "Free Technology for Teachers."
10 vocabulary activities that can be completed in 10 minutes or less. Designed for middle school, adaptable.
10 of these suffixes are appropriate for the classroom. Good word study that leads to a "create your own word and justify its existence" writing activity.
These strategies will work with any quality online news source, including your hometown newspaper.
Looking for a nontraditional vocabulary/etymology lesson? Have students add to this list from more recent comics.
Among the generous links at this site are elementary/primary-level Word Searches, Crossword Puzzles, Shape Books, and ABC activities, all ready to print and use!
A thorough explanation for middle schoolers and above, including text, a 4-minute audio file, and a downloadable chapter from her book, which requires Adobe Reader for access.
This downloadable YouTube video (4:17) emphasizes
effect
as a noun;
affect
as a verb but also explores
effect
as a verb and
affect
as a noun. Includes advertising at the end.
The students will demonstrate knowledge of antonyms after an introduction done by the teacher. After the introduction, the students will play antonym bingo to reinforce the skill.
This interactive game supports practice with antonyms. The audio is a helpful component, but students understand the directions; it is not essential.
Explanation and downloadable poster for these frequently confused words.
This page includes a wealth of resources, including Latin root words, prefixes and suffixes. Scroll down to find related sites and online quizzes appropriate for secondary students.
This short video from TED-ED (4:53) encourages students to use more precise language. Includes a post-viewing assessment and follow-up activities.
This strategy is designed for LD students and will work well with all students.
Practice is available in multiple formats (RTF, PDF, website) and on different grade levels (3-6, 5-8, 8-12). Answers are provided.
In this blog a teacher explains a procedure that has worked well with her students. The procedure is based on Marzano's research.
This graphic presents words related to emotions and organized by how strong the feeling is. Example:
glad
,
cheerful
,
ecstatic
. Printable.
A beautiful site exploring etymology, regional dialects, cognates.
Six activities for your next vocabulary lesson.
Students select the right synonym to complete a sentence, match words to their thesaurus entries, and practice alphabetizing skills. These online activities are designed for adult learners and will work with middle school and above.
Online vocabulary practice that adjusts to a student's skill level. For each correct response, the sponsors donate rice to fight world hunger.
This move-around-the-room activity uses vocab words and sticky notes.
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