Limited vocabulary, especially academic vocabulary, can be a huge barrier to student success in third grade. In just 10 minutes per day, you can effectively build your 3rd graders’ academic language skills with vocabulary activities that focus on building a strong foundation word knowledge.
These simple, targeted vocabulary activities focus on Tier 2 vocabulary to help transition students from basic word recognition to application.
QUICK, EFFECTIVE DAILY PRACTICE DESIGNED WITH MASTERY IN MIND
When used as a daily warm-up, it gives your students a chance to discuss and utilize academic language through the research-based format identified by Marzano and colleagues.
DIG DEEP INTO COMMONLY USED (AND ASSESSED) ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
This bundle includes 36 purposefully selected vocabulary words commonly seen on third grade assessments and academic tasks, and daily practice scaffolds from identification to application and analysis as students build a deeper understanding.
Perfect for classroom use, intervention groups, or tutoring.
EASY-TO-FOLLOW DAILY ROUTINE
❏ Monday: Introduction & part of speech
❏ Tuesday: Define the word & create a non-linguistic representation (visualize)
❏ Wednesday: Identify synonyms & antonyms
❏ Thursday: Apply your knowledge through writing
❏ Friday: Assess understanding & apply in context
PRODUCT CONTENTS:
- Instructional guide with implementation suggestions
- Word cards for word walls or personal dictionaries
- 36 weeks of daily vocabulary warm-ups
- 4 Quarterly review quizzes to monitor retention
- Answer keys for review quizzes
