Literature-Based Vocabulary Activities for Grades 4-8 Survival Stories

Literature-Based Vocabulary Activities for Grades 4-8 Survival Stories

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Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2014-06-01

Total Pages: 55

ISBN-13: 1480783226

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These vocabulary activities for three popular novels incorporate key skills from the Common Core. The activities integrate vocabulary with a study of the texts. Includes text-dependent questions, definitions, and text-based sentences.


Survival

Survival

Author: Joan Kanavy

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2002-03

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780439185202

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In this learning-packed resource, two creative teachers share the standards-based survival unit they created around five favorite novels: Number the Stars, The Cay, My Side of the Mountain, Hatchet, and Banner in the Sky. Inside you'll find a survival simulation for piquing interest and activating prior knowledge, reading strategy mini-lessons, and literature-group management tips. Also includes discussion and writing prompts, reading-response projects, and creative activities for teaching literary elements and vocabulary. You'll use this resource again and again. Book jacket.


Vocabulary Instruction

Vocabulary Instruction

Author: Edward J. Kame'enui

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2012-05-10

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1462504000

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This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.


The Word Collector

The Word Collector

Author: Peter H. Reynolds

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 133825717X

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From the beloved bestselling creator of The Dot and our own Happy Dreamer comes an inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words. Some people collect stamps.Some people collect coins.Some people collect art.And Jerome?Jerome collected words . . . In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower. From the creator of The Dot and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world.


Hatchet

Hatchet

Author: Gary Paulsen

Publisher: Puffin

Published: 1989-07-01

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 9780140343717

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After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the Canadian wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.


A Guide for Using Johnny Appleseed in the Classroom

A Guide for Using Johnny Appleseed in the Classroom

Author: Nancy Phillips

Publisher: Teacher Created Resources

Published: 1995-05

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1557345368

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Includes the following features: sample lesson plans, pre-reading activities, biographical sketch and picture of the author, book summary, vocabulary lists and vocabulary activity ideas, quizzes, hands-on projects, cooperative learning activities, cross-curricular activities, post-reading activities, book report ideas, research ideas.


Teaching with Favorite Newbery Books

Teaching with Favorite Newbery Books

Author: Lori Licciardo Musso

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780590019750

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Contains engaging discussion questions, vocabulary builders, writing prompts, and great literature response activities.