Making sense of multiple-meaning words. The 25 lessons in this unit are designed to give students plenty of practice recognizing and using homographs and heteronyms in written and oral communication. Activities ranging from matching meanings to completing sentences work to stimulate awareness of the multiple meanings a single word can have and how pronunciation changes the meaning of like words. Example: They tied a BOW on the present. Robin Hood used a BOW and arrows. The star came on stage to take a BOW. Exercises increase in difficulty as students progress. A list of homographs not used in the lessons is included so teachers can design their own activities.

The essential vocabulary pertaining to specific systems of the human body and anatomy are covered in this unit – specifically the circulation, digestion, excretion, muscular, nervous, reproduction, respiratory, and skeletal systems. Example: Cross out the word that does NOT belong: bladder, tendon, kidney, liver. As students progress through the 27 lessons featured, they gain practical knowledge with 120 relevant words by practicing basic skills in reading, comprehension, word definition, spelling, and writing. Reinforcement activities include writing definitions, categorizing, matching, answering questions, completing sentences, puzzles, and much more. The separate vocabulary list makes a useful reference tool. A glossary of terms unique to each system is accompanied by an accurate diagram to enhance comprehension.

The essential vocabulary associated with weather conditions, instruments, and forecasting are covered in this unit. Students will also learn about these different kinds of clouds: nimbus, cirrus, cumulus. The 24 lessons featured emphasize word definitions and word usage in context. Students become familiar with over 60 “weather” words by practicing basic skills in reading, comprehension, spelling, and writing. Reinforcement activities range from completing sentences from context clues, writing sentences, identifying syllables, vowel sounds and endings, word searches, and puzzles. A separate Weather Vocabulary page is included.

Build and improve your students' vocabulary with each of the 24 lessons in this learning unit. Activities introduce and then reinforces 6 to 12 words each. Students are challenged to finish sentences and answer clues using words from the list provided. Both picture clues and cloze procedure are utilized to create an effective program for developing vocabulary in content. Words range from “hammock” and “chopsticks” to “explode” and “lantern.”

Using new words. The activities in this 28-lesson unit give students practice in finding new word meanings and alternate words to use in place of tired, repetitive ones. Examples: - Will a WAVE always get you wet? What else could it do? - On a train, what do you do in a BERTH? Each exercise requires the use of the dictionary. When completed, students should be able to replace worn-out words with more precise synonyms. They will know how to find alternate words in the dictionary, better understand multiple meanings, and maybe even discover a fascination for unusual words, their origin, and meanings.

Improve vocabulary and writing! Each of the 24 “word-building” lessons in this book features eight words , a word-search letter grid, and three riddles. Exercise themes range from “Farm Animals” and “Furniture,” to “Sweet Treats” and “Transportation.” Students are challenged to find and circle the given words in the letter grid and then answer each riddle using one of the words. Example:“Bicycle. Boat. Bus. I move on a track. What am I?”This lesson unit is a stupendous way for a child to have fun and expand his/her vocabulary at the same time.

Improve vocabulary and writing. Each of the 24 “word-building” lessons in this book features eight words, a word-search letter grid, and four questions that encourage students to use research books to find the answers. Exercise themes range from “Citrus Fruit” and “Sounds” to “Things with Wheels” and “Animals with Horns.” Students are challenged to find and circle the given words in the letter grid and then answer research questions. Example: “A rhinoceros likes to eat ____?” This lesson unit is a solid way for a child to have fun and expand his/her vocabulary at the same time.

Reinforce your Spanish lessons with this 24-lesson unit that also include 120 flash cards! Get the ball rolling with functional and pleasurable activities focusing on 120 familiar nouns. Examples: Bear = el oso. Moon = el verano. August = Agusto. Word/picture association, verbal skills, visual perception, word pronunciation, and sound blending are all used so students can begin to read, write, and speak Spanish. The words are grouped by categories ranging from “animals” and “tools,” to “nature” and “sports.” Creative illustrations are used to convey meaning. Each of the 120 black-and-white flash cards boasts an imaginative image of a single object and the noun it depicts. Both the English and the Spanish word, along with its pronunciation, are posted on every card. Word Categories Include: - Animals - At the Restaurant - Tools - The Beach - Nature - People - The Months - Transportation - Sports - Shapes - The Countryside

Word play makes reading fun. The 25 lessons in this unit use all sorts of word challenges to excite students into improving their reading, comprehension, and thinking skills. Synonyms (chef/cook), homonyms (sow/sew), rhyming words (park/lark), flip-flop words (wed/dew), and compound words (bookmark / airplane) are all featured. Context clues and definitions are presented, but there are no word lists. So, students must come up with the solutions to these creative puzzles on their own. Example: Write a rhyming word for each old word that matches the meaning. “Old word: Hedge. Meaning: Border. New word?” “Old word: Date. Meaning: Part of a fence. New word?”

Build a Spanish vocabulary! Each of the 120 black-and-white flash cards in this set boasts an imaginative image of a single object and the noun it depicts. Both the English and the Spanish word, along with its pronunciation, are posted on every card. Word Categories Include: - Numbers - Colors - Parts of the Body - Clothes - Food - Outside the House - Inside the House - At School Intended for either English-speaking or Spanish-speaking students, these teaching tools provide a wonderful way to practice word recognition and pronunciation. You (or your students) may wish to add color to the line drawings and laminate the cards for durability.

Reinforce your Spanish lessons with this 24-lesson unit! Get the ball rolling with functional and pleasurable activities focusing on 120 familiar nouns. Examples: Bear = el oso. Moon = el verano. August = Agusto. Word Categories Include: - Animals - At the Restaurant - Tools - The Beach - Nature - People - The Months - Transportation - Sports - Shapes - The Countryside Word/picture association, verbal skills, visual perception, word pronunciation, and sound blending are all used so students can begin to read, write, and speak Spanish. Creative illustrations are used to convey meaning. A glossary at the back of the book gives translations and pronunciations.

Reinforce your Spanish lessons with this 24-lesson unit! Get the ball rolling with functional and pleasurable activities focusing on 120 familiar nouns. Examples: Hand = el coco. Jacket = la chaqueta. Eraser = la goma. Word Categories Include: - Numbers - Colors - Parts of the Body - Clothes - Food - Outside the House - Inside the House - At School Word/picture association, verbal skills, visual perception, word pronunciation, and sound blending are all used so students can begin to read, write, and speak Spanish. The words are grouped by categories ranging from “parts of the body” and “clothes,” to “food” and “at school.” Creative illustrations are used to convey meaning. A glossary at the back of the book gives translations and pronunciations.

Build a Spanish vocabulary! Each of the 120 black-and-white flash cards in this set boasts an imaginative image of a single object and the noun it depicts. Both the English and the Spanish word, along with its pronunciation, are posted on every card. Word Categories Include: - Animals - At the Restaurant - Tools - The Beach - Nature - People - The Months - Transportation - Sports - Shapes - The Countryside Intended for either English-speaking or Spanish-speaking students, these teaching tools provide a wonderful way to practice word recognition and pronunciation. You (or your students) may wish to add color to the line drawings and laminate the cards for durability.

Reinforce your Spanish lessons with this 24-lesson unit that also include 120 flash cards! Get the ball rolling with functional and pleasurable activities focusing on 120 familiar nouns. Examples: Bear = el oso. Moon = el verano. August = Agusto. Word/picture association, verbal skills, visual perception, word pronunciation, and sound blending are all used so students can begin to read, write, and speak Spanish. Word Categories Include: - Numbers - Colors - Parts of the Body - Clothes - Food - Outside the House - Inside the House - At School Each of the 120 black-and-white flash cards boasts an imaginative image of a single object on the front, and the noun it depicts on the back. Both the English and the Spanish word - along with its pronunciation - are posted on every card.

Improve vocabulary and writing. Each of the 24 “word-building” lessons in this book features up to 18 words, a word-search letter grid, and three filing categories for students to complete. Exercise themes range from “Bon Voyage” and “Be Prepared,” to “Try These Terms” to “Vacation Time.” Students are challenged to find and circle the given words in the letter grid, then categorize the words under three headings. Example: “Write each word below the correct ‘Vacation Time’ category: Places to Visit. Places to Eat. Places to Shop.”This lesson unit is a strong way for a child to have fun and expand his/her vocabulary at the same time.

Each of the 23 lessons in this unit boasts three learning activities. First students use a dictionary to help write sentences about three words that have been presented. Each word relates to a yet unknown “core” word. Next, students complete a dot-to-dot picture that reveals an image of the core word. Finally, having identified the core word, students are asked two research questions about it. The answers to are easily found in an encyclopedia or other resource book. In addition to vocabulary building, the dot-to-dot activities give students practice counting - by odd numbers, by 2’s, starting with 35, and so on.

Grammatical usage of words. This 23-lesson book is packed with activities that teach the correct usage for 46 words commonly misused and misspelled by both children and adults. Such words as between/among, less/fewer, beside/besides, and them/those are explored. Activities include identifying correct and incorrect word usage in sentences, finishing sentence using the proper word, and writing original sentences. This learning unit also includes a pre/post test and clever review exercises.

This wonderful collection of 12 fables features activities sure to develop critical thinking skills and promote maximum comprehension. Each illustrated story is followed by a crossword puzzle plus questions based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and labeled according to a targeted skill/thinking level. The many morals and lessons throughout provide opportunities to work on character building. This 48-page book also includes graphic organizers and a skills chart. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 3-6 Contents Include: - 12 Fables - Comprehension Questions - Cross Word Puzzles - Story Map - Venn Diagram - Story Sequence - Chart of Skills - Suggestions for Use - Answer Key

Main idea, word analysis, analogies, cause and effect, inferences, drawing conclusions... when you need to target specific reading skills this unit is for you! With this unit you won't have to waste time searching through stories and activities to find one that targets the skills you need to include in your lesson plan. This high-interest unit features intriguing, nonfiction stories followed by activities, which are labeled according to the specific skills targeted. There's even a quick reference chart that links specific reading skills to their accompanying stories! A valuable resource and a terrific time saver! Reading Level 2-3 | Interest Level 4-12