The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as Ms. Norenberg's students delved into the heart of a Benchmark Advance story, focusing on extracting its central message and exploring key vocabulary. After listening to the audio book of a Benchmark Advance story, students participated in a Google Slides Vocabulary activity, where they embarked on a deeper exploration of vocabulary words. There was a slide for each vocabulary word, providing students with a comprehensive platform for engagement. Here, they meticulously noted down the word and it's definition, identified its parts of speech, brainstormed synonyms and antonyms, crafted sentences to illustrate its usage, and even added visually descriptive images to enrich their understanding. Check out these student examples:
This immersive approach to vocabulary learning was fostering not only a deeper understanding of language but also nurturing essential skills such as critical thinking and creativity. You too can take your class on a vocabulary voyage! Here is the template to get started: Vocabulary Template.
Special thanks to Ms. Norenberg's 3rd grade class for the visit.
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