Vocabulary Squares
When to use:
- to highlight vocabulary words
- gain experience with key vocabulary words
- activate multiple modes of learning while working with vocabulary
- to build word comprehension
How to use:
1. Teacher chooses vocabulary words from text/unit or student chooses words as they read.
2. Students create graphic on own their paper or use the fillable.
3. Student dissects the word's etymology and part of speech and places it in the upper left hand box.
4. Student places variations of the word, synonyms, and antonyms in the upper right hand box.
5. Student places a symbol, logo, and icon in the lower left hand box.
6. Student writes the definition in the lower right hand box. It can be one that the teacher gives the student or on that the
student finds on his/her own.
7. Student writes a sentence of his/her own, using it correctly, in the box on the bottom of the page.
- to highlight vocabulary words
- gain experience with key vocabulary words
- activate multiple modes of learning while working with vocabulary
- to build word comprehension
How to use:
1. Teacher chooses vocabulary words from text/unit or student chooses words as they read.
2. Students create graphic on own their paper or use the fillable.
3. Student dissects the word's etymology and part of speech and places it in the upper left hand box.
4. Student places variations of the word, synonyms, and antonyms in the upper right hand box.
5. Student places a symbol, logo, and icon in the lower left hand box.
6. Student writes the definition in the lower right hand box. It can be one that the teacher gives the student or on that the
student finds on his/her own.
7. Student writes a sentence of his/her own, using it correctly, in the box on the bottom of the page.
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Burke, J.(2002). Tools for thought. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.