Word Map
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| Lesson Type: | Reintroduce |
| Grade: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Group Size: | Individual, Pair, Small Group, Large Group, Whole Class |
| Length: | 10 minutes |
| Goal: | Given a vocabulary word, students will refine their understanding of the word by drawing a picture and providing an example and a non-example. |
Materials: Word Map (print here), board or chart paper
What to Do
Prepare
Print a copy of the Word Map for each student in the class. Create a large version of the Word Map on chart paper to model the activity. Use the chart paper or board to display vocabulary words with their meanings.
Model/Instruct
1. Review the vocabulary words you wish to cover with the class.
2. Model how to use the graphic organizer. Involve your students as you explain, filling out the Word Map as they respond to your questions.
Today, we will learn more about our new vocabulary words by completing a Word Map.
Who can remember one of the new vocabulary words we learned? Who can tell us the meaning of this word? Who thinks they can draw a picture of this word? Who can provide an example of the vocabulary word? Who can provide a non-example of the word?
Practice
3. Have the students complete Word Maps on their own. Students can complete Word Maps for the same word or be assigned different words to work on in pairs or groups.
Now it’s your turn to complete a Word Map for a vocabulary word. Remember to complete each part.
4. Walk around to monitor the students’ performance. As a wrap-up, have volunteers share their work.
Adjust
For Advanced Students:
After they have finished, instruct these students to look up the vocabulary word in a dictionary. Ask them to compare their definitions and the dictionary definition.
For Struggling Students:
Give students who need extra help the chance to work with a partner. Some students (especially first-graders) may have difficulty writing the meaning of the vocabulary words; in this case, working with them in small groups is helpful.
For ELL Students:
Some ELL students may have difficulty writing the meaning of the vocabulary words; in this case, working with them in small groups is helpful. You may instruct them to write the word in their native language as well.
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Categories: Activity | Core | Vocabulary