This month we’ll look at the importance of vocabulary.
Dictionary and Thesaurus investigation adds to helping the words ‘stick’ in kids’ brains. Locating definitions, synonyms and antonyms makes a great partner activity.
Ask students to write the definition(s) and add their frame of reference, their schema, to make the word relate to their lives in a personal manner. Example:
Referee – noun – a sports official who makes certain rules are enforced.
Referee – verb – to supervise a sporting event
Referee- synonym- judge, arbitrator, umpire, official
Referee – my schema – My brother referees my soccer game.
NEEDS A CHART EXAMPLE HERE (I’ll make it soon)