“Learn New Words at Your Seat”
For further information contact…
Gloria Neel
North Wauchula Elementary
1120 North Florida Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
[email protected]
2009 - 2010 Idea Catalog of Excellence
n PROGR AM OVERVIEW
“Learn New Words at Your Seat” is a
center based program that was developed
to have students become actively engaged
while learning multiple strategies to use
when learning new vocabulary. The games
for this program can be created in a variety
of ways: teacher created, student made,
or purchased. “Learn New Words at
Your Seat” can be used throughout the
year in small group instruction as well as
during center time. Some of the centers
the students enjoyed working on were:
Synonym and Antonym Match
Compound Word Puzzles
Vocabulary Word Map
Story Corner
Swat the Word
What’s Missing
Sort Words into Categories
Synonym and Antonym Match is a
student made center that is used at the
conclusion of the synonym and antonym
unit. Students work with a partner to
match either synonyms or antonyms.
Compound Word Puzzles is a teacher
made center where students look at a
picture of a compound word and the
students find the two words that form this
compound word. Students then write a
sentence using the compound word.
Vocabulary Web is a center where
students choose from targeted vocabulary
words. Each child writes a definition
for the word, writes either a synonym
or antonym for the word, uses the word
in a sentence, and draws a picture that
helps them remember the definition for
the word.
Story corner is a student created
center where students listen to a story
either on tape or orally reading the book
with a partner. Then independently draw
a picture of their favorite part of the story
and write why they chose that part of the
story as their favorite.
Swat the Words center is a teacher
lead center. The teacher chooses targeted
vocabulary words to be used at this center.
The teacher lays three words face up on
the floor and gives the definition, synonym
or antonym for the word. The student must
then determine which word the teacher is
describing.
What’s Missing center is a teacher
lead center. The teacher chooses targeted
vocabulary words to be used at this center.
The teacher lays three words face up on
the floor and states a sentence with a word
missing. The student has to choose the
word that belongs in the sentence and
makes sense.
Sort Words into Categories is a center
that requires a student to identify the word
and determine which category the word
belongs in.
This program was implemented in
a first grade classroom of 18 students
in which a large number of the students
were ELL or students with disabilities.
This program can easily be adapted to
any grade level because the teacher
creates the specific topics and skills
that the students are needing help with.
The exciting part of this program is that
the level of each center can be quickly
changed but still provide practice for the
targeted vocabulary. Individual progress
can be monitored by using the rubric
attached.
n OVER ALL VALUE
This program greatly motivated my
students to try harder when learning new
words and there meanings. Since this
program was small group and center
based the students’ were eager to try to
use new words in their oral language and
writings. They were eager for center time
and became more willing to try vocabulary
games independently.
n LESSON PLAN TITLES
• What’s Missing
• Swat the Word
• Synonym / Antonym Match
n MATERIALS
Materials for each lesson are listed
with each lesson plan. Overall materials
budget including pricing and vendors
follows the lesson plans.
n ABOUT THE DEVELOPER
Gloria Neel has a B.S. in Early
Childhood and Elementary Education
from Warner Southern college in Lake
Wales, Florida. She has taught for 21
years at North Wauchula Elementary in
Hardee County. She was taught both
kindergarten and first grade. She is
currently teaching first grade at North
Wauchula Elementary.
She is a member of the Curriculum
Council, Grade Group Chair, and Directing
Teacher for interns. She was also Teacher
of the Year at her school in 2005. She is
a multiple Adapter Grant recipient. This
is her first Developer Grant.
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Lesson Plan No 1: What’s Missing?
n SUBJECTS COVERED
n DIRECTIONS
Reading and Vocabulary
1. Locate first grade Treasures reading
book.
2. Write vocabulary words for each
story on index cards or card stock.
n GR ADES
n EVALUATION/
ASSESSMENT
See attached Rubric for Evaluation
and Assessment Information.
Kindergarten – Five
3. Organize vocabular y words in
container by story.
n ADDITIONAL
n OBJECTIVES
4. Model the procedure for playing the
center. Put three vocabulary words
in a pocket chart. The teacher
orally states a sentence with a word
missing. The teacher demonstrates
how to try each word in the sentence
to see if it makes sense.
Use a variety of word lists once
the students are showing mastery of
the words. Suggested word list are the
Dolch Sight Words as well as the Fry
Words.
The student will…
…recognize the definition of a
targeted vocabulary word.
…use context clues to determine
the definition for the targeted
vocabulary words.
n SUNSHINE STATE
STANDARDS
LA.1.1.6.5
The student will relate new
vocabulary to prior knowledge
LA.1.1.6.9
The student will use meaning
of individual words to predict
the meaning of unknown words
compound words
LA.1.1.6.10
The student will determine meaning
of unfamiliar words by using a
beginning dictionary, illustrations,
and digital tools
n MATERIALS
INFORMATION
5. Make sure all students understand
the directions.
6. The teacher starts with the student
to the right of them.
7. The teacher orally gives the student
a sentence with a word missing.
8. The student tries all three words
in the sentence to determine the
correct word for the sentence.
9. If the student is correct they keep
the card.
10. The teacher places three more
words in the pocket chart
11. The teacher calls on the next
student and continues until all words
are used.
12. The student with the most words at
the end of the game gets a treasure
box treat.
Hints:
• Index cards
• Card stock
• Pocket Chart
•
Laminate the vocabulary cards so
that they are more durable.
•
Make sure you organize your
vocabulary words before you start
the center.
•
As you teach the words use a
dictionary or digital tools to determine
the meaning of the word.
• Scented Markers
• Containers to store index cards
• Ink for computer
• Treasure box with treasures
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Lesson Plan No 2: Swat the Word
n SUBJECTS COVERED
n DIRECTIONS
Reading and Vocabulary
1. Locate Dolch noun list.
2. Write vocabulary words on index
cards or card stock.
n GR ADES
4. Sit on the floor in a semi circle with
the students.
n OBJECTIVES
The student will determine the meaning
of a word when given context
clues.
5. Model the procedure for playing the
center. Put three vocabulary words
in on the floor. The teacher orally
gives a definition for the word. The
student uses their hand to slap the
correct word.
n SUNSHINE STATE
STANDARDS
6. Make sure all students understand
the directions.
LA.1.1.6.1
The student will use new vocabulary
that is introduced and taught
directly.
LA.1.1.6.6
The student will identify and sort
common words into conceptual
categories.
LA.1.1.6.2
ASSESSMENT
See attached Rubric for Evaluation
and Assessment Information.
3. Organize vocabular y words in
container by difficulty.
Kindergarten – Five
n EVALUATION/
The student will listen to, read,
and discuss both familiar and
conceptually challenging text.
7. The teacher starts with the student
to the right of them.
n ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Extend the center by giving each
child a vocabulary web to complete
independently. This web challenges
each child to write a definition for the
word, write a synonym or antonym for
the word, use the word in a sentence,
and draw a picture on the side of the
paper that helps them remember the
definition for the word.
8. The teacher orally states the
definition for a word.
9. The student locates the word and
slaps the word for the definition.
10. If the student is correct they keep
the card.
11. The teacher places three more
words on the pocket chart
12. The teacher calls on the next student
and continues until all words are
used.
13. The student with the most words at
the end of the game gets a treasure
box treat.
n MATERIALS
• Dolch Noun Vocabulary Cards
• Plastic Storage Container to store
words
• Vocabulary Web
• Large Manila Folders to create
centers
• Take It To Your Seat Vocabulary
Grades 1 and 2
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Lesson Plan No 3: Synonym / Antonym Match
n SUBJECTS COVERED
n DIRECTIONS
Reading and Vocabulary
1. Prior to beginning this center,
you need to teach a unit on both
synonyms and antonyms.
n GR ADES
2. Begin the center by reviewing the
difference between a synonym and
an antonym.
Kindergarten – Five
n OBJECTIVES
The students will understand the
difference between a synonym and
antonym. The student will create a
center for all classmates to use to
practice synonyms and antonyms.
n SUNSHINE STATE
STANDARDS
LA.1.1.6.7
The student will identify common
antonyms and synonyms.
LA.1.1.6.4
The student will categorize key
vocabulary and identify salient
features.
3. Teacher divides class into groups.
Teacher creates a game focusing
on synonyms for each group the
first day.
4. On the second day each child tells
you a synonym for the word that you
give them.
5. On the third day give each child a
colored index card and have each
child make a line in the middle of
the card. This line can be straight,
zig-zag, or crooked.
6. On the fourth day have the students
choose one of the envelopes that
was created during center time
yesterday. Have that group of
children match the synonyms.
7. On day five let class play synonym
match games.
Hints:
Use these same directions to make
antonym game.
n EVALUATION/
ASSESSMENT
See attached Rubric for Evaluation
and Assessment Information.
The child then writes a word on the
left side of the card and then writes a
synonym for the word they just wrote
on the left side. Have the student
cut the cards apart and put them into
the clasp envelope.
LA.1.1.6.5
The student will relate new
vocabulary to prior knowledge
n MATERIALS
• Colored index cards
• Scented markers
• 9 X 12 Clasp Envelopes
• Take It to Your Seat Vocabulary
Grades 1 and 2
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Lesson Plans Materials Budget
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Materials Budget
SupplierItem DescriptionCost
QuantityTotal Cost
Teacher’s Exchange Pocket Chart
30.00
1
30.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Take It To Your Seat Vocabulary Grades 1 & 2
25.00
1
25.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Office Depot
White 3 x 5 index cards
1.00
4
4.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Colored 3 x 5 index cards
2.19
4
9.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Card Stock
13.00
1
13.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ink for computer
42.00
1
42.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Copy Paper
36.00
1
36.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9 x 12 Clasp Envelope
10.00
1
10.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Storage Containers (set of 4)
8.00
1
8.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Scented Markers
10.00
1
10.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wal Mart
Treasure box items
1.00
13
13.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Subtotal
$200.00
________________________________________________
Gloria Neel
Teacher’s Name___________________________________
North Wauchula Elementary
School:__________________________________________
Tax if applicable
________________________________________________
Shipping if applicable
________________________________________________
TOTAL
BUDGET
AMOUNT
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“Learn New Words at Your Seat”
Rubric
Skills
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Criteria
Criteria
Criteria
Criteria
Beginning
1
Developing
2
Accomplished
3
Exemplary
4
Listening
The teacher observes
the student paying
attention to oral
directions.
None of the
time
Some of the
time
Most of the time
All of the time
Participating
The teacher observes
the student willingly
trying to answer the
question.
None of the
time
Some of the
time
Most of the time
All of the time
Respecting
The teacher observes
the student respecting
others answers.
None of the
time
Some of the
time
Most of the time
All of the time
Helping
The teacher observes
the student offering to
assist other students.
None of the
time
Some of the
time
Most of the time
All of the time
Answering
The teacher will
observe if the student
answers the question
correctly.
None of the
time
Some of the
time
Most of the time
All of the time
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FRY'S 300 INSTANT SIGHT WORDS
First Hundred
A can about come after day again did
all do an down
and eat any
for are from as get at give
be go
been good
before had boy has but have he man her here him his how I if in is it just know like little long make said many me
much my new no not
of
old
on one or other our out
put up
see she so some take that the
their them then there they this three to
two us
very
was
we
were
what
when
which
who
will
with
work
would
you
your
by
Second Hundred
also color am could another dear away
each back ear ball end because far
best find better first big five black found book four both friend box girl bring got call hand high mother
home house into kind
last leave left let live look made may men more morning most read must
name
near never next night only open over own people play please present
pretty ran
thing
red right run saw say school seem shall should soon stand such sure tell than these
think
too
tree
under
until
upon
use
want
way
where
while
white
wish
why
year
came
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Third Hundred
along didn't always
does anything
dog around don't ask
door ate
dress bed early brown eight
buy every
car eyes carry face
clean
fall close fast clothes fat coat fine cold fire fly jump food full
funny gave goes green grow hat happy hard head
hear help hold hope hot same keep
letter longer love might money myself now o'clock
off once order pair part
ride round those
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sat second set seven show sing sister sit six sleep small
start stop ten thank third
though
today
took
town
try
turn
walk
warm
wash
water
woman
write
yellow
yes
yesterday
cut
bear
box
cat corn duck feet garden head leg
morning party robin sister sun
tree
wood
bed
boy
chair
cow
egg
fire
girl
hill
letter
mother
picture
Santa Claus
snow
table
watch
http://www.usu.edu/teachall/text/reading/Frylist.pdf
©K-3TeacherResources.com 2006
Dolch Nouns
apples bell bread chicken day eye fish
goodbye home man name pig school song thing water baby bird brother children
dog farm floor grass horse men
nest
rabbit seed squirrel time way back
birthday
cake
Christmas
doll
farmer
flower
ground
house
milk
night
rain
sheep
stick
top
wind
ball
boat
car coat door father game hand kitty money
paper ring shoe street toy
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#3208 Graphic Organizers: Grades 4-8
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Compound Word List #1
lifetime cannot together
crosswalk moonlight
anybody
meantime
sometimes
butterflies
fireflies
something
anyone
inside
therefore
without
elsewhere
baseball
become
basketball
football
weatherman
earthquake
also
upstream
because
another
today
themselves
uplift
backbone
upside
fireworks
became
sweetmeat
railroad
throwback
everything
backward
nowhere
somewhere
somewhat
himself
playthings
supergiant
scapegoat
grandmother
passport
sunflower
superstructure
rattlesnake
skateboard
herein
schoolhouse
bypass
spearmint
airport
grasshopper
footprints
homemade
peppermint
http://www.learningdifferences.com/Main%20Page/Topics/Compound%20Word%20Lists/CompoundWordList01.htm
Websites for teaching vocabulary:
http://dictionary.reference.com/......................................................................................... used for synonyms and antonyms
http://dotolearn.com/games/synonymsantonyms/index.htm............................................. used for synonyms and antonyms
http://dotolearn.com/games/whatsdifferent/index.htm....................................................... used for prior vocabulary knowledge
http://www.sbceo.k12.ca.us/~summerld/hungry/compound/cup3.html.............................. compound words
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/match/dragflip.asp?filename=kderittecompound......... compound words
http://www.kizclub.com/Phonics/word/compound.pdf........................................................ compound words
http://iteslj.org/v/ei/body.html............................................................................................. basic vocabulary
http://a4esl.org/a/v.html..................................................................................................... basic vocabulary
http://www.gamequarium.com/evocabulary.html............................................................... basic vocabulary
http://www.vocabulary.co.il/............................................................................................... basic vocabulary
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