This video is designed to create a VOCABULARY-RICH classroom. I play the video as students enter the classroom and during breaks. It serves as a video WORD WALL. Each word in the video comes with a corresponding WORD OF THE DAY video lesson and worksheet. You can find those here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching here:

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Here is another CONTEXT CLUES challenge. My goal is for students to form the habit of predicting word meanings from the context they are used. More Context Clues activities here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching here:

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Here is a vocabulary-building worksheet aimed to cultivate self-directed learners. The goal is for students to forge a variety of habits when it comes to acquiring vocabulary. Habit #1: Referencing the dictionary to learn word meanings. Habit #2: Generating one’s own understanding of words. Habit #3: Searching for synonyms and antonyms to sharpen one’s awareness of words. Habit #4: Integrating new words into one’s speech and writing. Worksheet: Click here for more VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES: Donate […]

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