Word Study
Making Words
Students use the Smartboard to rearrange a group of letters to create as many words as they can.
Word Explosion
Students generate words that "explode" from a root word, exploring how prefixes and suffixes can change the meaning.
Balderdash
Students put their decoding skills to the test as they attempt to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. Words can be from Read Alouds, Literature Circle novels, or different subject areas, and students can be encouraged to submit their own words to challenge their classmates.
Crossword Puzzles
Students reinforce vocabulary by creating crossword puzzles using topic specific words (ex. Science).
Students use the Smartboard to rearrange a group of letters to create as many words as they can.
Word Explosion
Students generate words that "explode" from a root word, exploring how prefixes and suffixes can change the meaning.
Balderdash
Students put their decoding skills to the test as they attempt to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. Words can be from Read Alouds, Literature Circle novels, or different subject areas, and students can be encouraged to submit their own words to challenge their classmates.
Crossword Puzzles
Students reinforce vocabulary by creating crossword puzzles using topic specific words (ex. Science).