Meaningful vocabulary activities can benefit students for the rest of their lives. The language standards are clear: We must move students beyond simple memorization of a word and its term.…
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Vocabulary Word Walls in Secondary ELA
Vocabulary word walls in secondary ELA can boost your students’ language studies. Vocabulary lessons for secondary ELA students CAN include age-appropriate word walls.
Vocabulary and Grammar Lesson: 10 Words
Looking for a dynamite vocabulary and grammar lesson? Try these ten adjectives with the following vocabulary lesson ideas. In this blog post, I (selfishly) sat down and thought of my…
Using Pictures in the Classroom
Using pictures in the classroom builds creativity and is a fun addition to many ELA lessons. Years ago, I purchased a bundle of old pictures from a flea market. It…
How To Create a Vocabulary List
Looking for ways to create a vocabulary list, specifically a vocabulary list for secondary students? These methods should give you a starting point. Vocabulary instruction needs constant tweaking in my…
Connecting Grammar and Vocabulary
‘Connecting Grammar and Vocabulary’ is part seven of a ten-part series covering grammar in middle school and high school English classes. Start with part one and follow the links to the…
Vocabulary for High School Students
Creating meaningful vocabulary for high school students. Hmmmm—and teaching vocabulary, in engaging ways?? Tall orders. Word walls, mentor sentences, and repetition: It’s tough, and I believe it’s because older learners…