Middle school vocabulary

Before beginning any writing unit with my middle school students, I always begin with vocabulary but not with boring old dictionary work!

Since I don't have a vocabulary book or program that I HAVE to follow at my school, I used to always worry if I was doing enough vocabulary instruction. Even when I was theoretically following best practices or authentically investigating words as they came up in texts, I was concerned about if I was really helping my students become better readers. After a lot of trial and error, I'm now proud of what we do for middle school vocabulary, which falls into four main areas: Specific Words for…

Let's dive into some new options to teach vocabulary, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. In this post and podcast, I'm sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to.

8th grade vocabulary can be a tricky subject for students. It's important to understand the concepts behind the words and how they are used in different contexts. Vocabulary words such as elucidate, prodigal, elaborate, and abate can be difficult for 8th graders to grasp, but with a little effort their vocabulary can soar!

Since I don't have a vocabulary book or program that I HAVE to follow at my school, I used to always worry if I was doing enough vocabulary instruction. Even when I was theoretically following best practices or authentically investigating words as they came up in texts, I was concerned about if I was really helping my students become better readers. After a lot of trial and error, I'm now proud of what we do for middle school vocabulary, which falls into four main areas: Specific Words for…

Vocabulary worksheets are an essential tool for 8th-grade students who are looking to enhance their word knowledge and expand their language skills. These worksheets provide engaging exercises and activities that focus on different word categories, such as synonyms, antonyms, prefixes, and suffixes. By using these worksheets, students can improve their understanding of vocabulary concepts and become more confident in their ability to effectively communicate in both their written and spoken…

We all know teaching vocabulary is the key to making gains in reading comprehension for Middle School, but how can we make it more interesting? Here's 3 great ideas!

Teaching students academic vocabulary words will improve learning in ANY classroom.

This figurative language foldable is perfect for test prep, review, whole or small group instruction, poetry units, and more. Use them with upper elementary or middle school students during your ELA lessons. They're hands-on, engaging, plus a great reference to be used all year long. Great for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students. Plus all the terms and vocabulary you want are included in the blog post. Check it out today! #FigurativeLanguage #UpperElementary #EnglishLanguageArts

Effective strategies for teaching academic vocabulary in middle school ELA Middle school ELA curriculum for academic vocabulary development

Welcome to our article about 5th grade vocabulary words. As students advance to the fifth grade, they are expected to have a solid foundation in vocabulary,

Looking for a new vocabulary activity to engage your middle school or high school students? After students make webs of their vocabulary words, have their partners try to guess the word. Read on for directions and samples.

Teaching vocabulary in high school? Try this simple yet meaningful extension activity.

Vocabulary Word Work graphic organizer that highlights word definition, parts of speech, synonym, antonym, as well as a sentence. 6 words per front > back page.

This resource has 36 weeks of super quick digital and print Root Word and Affix Warm-Ups or Bell Ringers for your upper-elementary or middle school learners. All work is based on the 4th-8th grade most commonly used Root word and Affixes. Even better, this resource requires no prep or copies. #bellringers #upperelementaryela #middleschoolela #secondaryela #teachingela

Every Monday, students will be given a set of vocabulary words related to the topics we will discuss that week. Throughout the week, students are expected to study the words through vocabulary...

When you were a kid people told you "sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you." Wrong. The one word project...

Find strategies for teaching vocabulary in the upper elementary classroom. Get actionable steps you can take today!

Un-boring your vocabulary instruction! Teaching vocabulary to middle school students and high school students doesn’t have to be a drag. Use these active learning and creative thinking strategies for teaching vocabulary to spice up your instruction! #highschoolenglish #englishlanguagearts #middleschoolela #vocabularyactivities

A word wall is a great interactie tool in the ELA classroom to teach middle school and high school students vocabulary and literary terms. This post has ideas and activities that make a word wall effective in a Language Arts classroom. Plus, you can download a free template for a QR-Code word wall making it easy to create in your classroom!