Ever come across an unfamiliar word while reading and can't decipher its meaning? Use a worksheet and graphic organizer that tracks and helps bring meaning to unknown words as learners read a text. A worksheet and graphic organizer come with a place to write the word, its definition, a synonym, and a sentence using the word.

Concepts

Vocabulary, academic vocabulary, word meanings, multiple meaning words

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils keep the form on the page of the book where the word occurs, or have them write the page number on their form
• Use in independent reading centers

Classroom Considerations

• Requires dictionaries
• Make modifications as necessary for all levels of learners

Pros

• Great to use with most grade levels as they read a chapter book or any text
• Reinforces dictionary skills

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.2.4.a L.2.4.c L.2.4.b L.2.4.d L.2.4.e L.3.4.a L.3.4.b L.3.4.c L.3.4.d