Vocabulary Word of the Day G3 - 6.
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Vocabulary Word of the Day G3 - 6 |
- This book is designed to help students make connections and synthesize new words into theirown speaking and writing. We believe that as students explore and analyze words, their higher-level thinking skills will grow along with their working vocabulary. Knowing more wordsand learning how to use them may ultimately help students perform better on standardizedtests. We also hope that this book will help kids embrace the pure joy of language.
- Each fully treated word is presented in a “quartet” of four words that share some commonlink—and the link itself may be whimsical. You can use the words one at a time or as a group.As for the other 68 words, most appear in a recurring feature we call “In a Word.” About twothirdsof the word quartets are followed by an “In a Word” reproducible that introduces atleast one word linked to one or more of the words in the quartet. These invite students tothink, write, or draw as they learn about etymology, word play, classification, or usage.
- The book ends with a comprehensive word list, in alphabetical order, of all words presented.You can seek out particular words by starting there.We hope this book supports your efforts to bring words to life in your classroom, and thatit will entice students to acquire and embrace vivid vocabulary.