Vocabulary Instruction
Ask
December 28, 2010
Everyday learning in the classroom requires the asking of a variety of questions. As illustrated in the word web, the word ask can be used in a multitude of ways.
Learn
December 28, 2010
Schools are about learning—from peers as well as teachers. Many synonyms exist for the verb to learn, as well as numerous idioms and common phrases. There many ways to integrate these into everyday classroom and school events.
Attentive
December 28, 2010
Being attentive, or focusing on the task at hand, is an important aspect of learning. Some tasks require all of our attention, some do not. Degrees of attentiveness vary.
Quiet
December 28, 2010
Quiet is a word that at least traditionally has been very common for classrooms and libraries, especially while students are reading and thinking.
E4: Exceptional Expressions for Everyday Events
December 28, 2010
E4 is a series of 32 flexible vocabulary development lessons each focusing on an everyday concept and brainstorming other words that describe the concept
Introduction
December 27, 2010
This introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the vocabulary concepts underlying Exceptional Expressions for Everyday Use and includes detailed suggestions for classroom activities based on the 32 E4 lessons.
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