Author(s)
JaNelle Fey
Grade
Level: 6th-7th
Integrated
disciplines: Social
Studies
NE
Standards:
8.1.2 By the
end of the eighth grade, students will identify, locate, and use multiple
resources to access information on an assigned or self-selected topic.
Objectives:
Students will
be able to: Identify correct vocabulary words and definitions.
Assessment:
Calculate
points awarded to each group for correct identification of vocabulary word.
Materials:
Teacher
Materials = Dictionary, Thesaurus, 3\" x 5\" cards.
Student Materials = pencil, paper.
Procedures
Anticipatory Set:
Each week I
will write a new word on the board and ask around the classroom to see who can
guess the definition and pronunciation while giving clues.
Learning
Activities
Teacher:
1. Students in the classroom will divide into groups of 3-4
2. Give each group member a 3\" x 5\" card, one of these cards will have the
word or phrase, and its definition. The remaining cards will only have the word
or phrase minus the definition.
Students:
3. One student
within the group must give the correct pronunciation of the word, and its
correct definition. The other group members can alter how the word is
pronounced, and give false definitions.
4. The other groups are to determine who has offered the correct word, and
definition. This decision must be made unanimously within the group. If the
group selects the correct answer they receive one point. The group with the most
points at the end of the hour wins. A one minute time limit is allotted to each
group to respond.
Provision
for special needs:
On a per
student basis: Larger Font, Teacher or Para pairing.
Closure:
Students will
write a sentence with their favorite word from the activity. Students can read
sentences aloud to class on volunteer basis.
References:
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Reflection:
