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The Frayer Model is one of the most effective vocabulary graphic organizers for building deep word knowledge. Students explore words through examples, non-examples, illustrations, and meaningful word parts, for stronger vocabulary and reading comprehension. Learn more and get two free printable templates!! All About the Frayer Model The Frayer Model is a graphic organizer used for explicit…
Learn all about Shades of Meaning: what it is, why it matters, and how to teach it. As a bonus, get a free printable anchor chart to help kids understand and practice word choice, build their oral and written vocabulary, and truly understand shades of meaning. What Is Shades of Meaning? Shades of meaning refers…
Semantic mapping is a helpful strategy for students to better understand and connect words! Learn more about what semantic mapping is, how to use it in the classroom, and get a FREE Semantic Mapping Template to make implementation easy! What Is Semantic Mapping? Semantic mapping is a strategy used to connect and organize words in…
Discover how to use Alphaboxes to make reading more engaging, boost vocabulary, and deepen students’ comprehension of any text. Plus, download our no-prep Alphabox graphic organizer as a FREE pdf below, perfect to use with any book selection. 🔤 What Are Alphaboxes? Alphaboxes are a type of graphic organizer that can help students deepen their…
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite children’s books for building vocabulary. These fun and engaging books will create an awareness of and interest in words, creating deep and meaningful connections for learning new and important vocabulary words. Building Vocabulary Vocabulary is the knowledge of words and what they mean. The National Reading Panel (2000)…
Learn how to teach the 6 types of context clues with examples of each one. This is an essential strategy for understanding and learning new vocabulary! Get a fun and free mini-book that clearly shows the different types of context clues, signal words, and examples for your students to use! What Are Context Clues? Context…
Get a FREE anchor chart focused on context clues. Your students will use this resource to help them learn the meaning of unknown words they come across during reading, leading to deeper comprehension. Read all about the different types of context clues and download your own free anchor chart below! 🕵🏽♀️ All About Context Clues…
Get a FREE resource with 59 common homophones in one organized list, plus a FREE no prep fill-in-the-blank worksheet with homophone sentences! This helps kids to expand their knowledge of homophones and build their vocabulary as they learn! Homophone List Homophones are words that sound exactly the same, but they have different spellings and different…
Get a free template for a student-created homophone book using these free worksheets! Children will love using these worksheets to create a book for learning and reviewing the meaning and spelling of common homophones. 💜 Why We Love It This student-created book is made up of our free homophones worksheet. These worksheets provide targeted practice…
Read all about the BEST instructional strategies and activities for teaching homophones. Included are sample activities and best practice strategies to help! What Are Homophones? Homophone is a word made up of two Greek bases – homo and phone. In Greek, homo means same and phone means sound. The translation of the word literally means:…