Word-O-Nary

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Students examine word meaning and generate synonyms and sentences for each vocabulary word within a nonfiction text. This activity, as written, requires the use of written text. Modifications would allow for students to use oral text instead.

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This resource requires the following modifications to explicitly target listening comprehension:
  • shift the burden of decoding/encoding onto the educator (i.e., the educator should read/write instead of the student(s)).
  • shift the avenue of critical thinking from writing to discussion (i.e., instead of students writing they should discuss).