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Academic Language Practice (Analyze, Elaborate, Summarize, Contrast)
Vocabulary Mini-Unit #3 (Inept, Contentious, Devise, Introspection)
Step 1: Introduction to New Vocabulary Step 2: Vocabulary Practice Worksheet Step 3: Word of the Day (Inept) Step 4: Word of the Day (Contentious) Step 5: Word of the Day (Devise) Step 6: Word of the Day (Introspection) Step 7: Test (Coming Soon) More Vocabulary Units Here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching:
Word of the Day: Accentuate (Includes Multiple Activities)
I like to revisit words when I teach vocabulary. The more I revisit words, in fact, the better students retain them. Here are a variety of activities that include the word “accentuate.” Activity 1: Introduction to “accentuate” Activity 2: Edit sentences that include the word “accentuate.” Activity 3: Paragraph Practice (Add Punctuation to the Paragraph) Activity 4: Write a 100-Word Story
Create Your Own Learning Unit
The following system is designed for students to be self-directed learners. Students create their own essential question, take interactive notes on that question, formulate a thesis statement in response to their notes, then write an argumentative essay that caters to their thesis statement. *This unit is a work in progress. I am still working on making it better. Step 1: Create an Essential Question Example Worksheet: Example Essential Questions: Step 2: Take Interactive Notes on Your
Trivia Activities
If I have 10-20 minutes to spare at the end of class, I love giving trivia. Students gather into teams and compete. Trivia makes for a great way to end class on a positive note.
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