Higher Education Vocabulary Resources (by date, oldest first)

SPANISH WORD SEARCH ?????????? Puzzle Worksheet Activity For kids and adults ..

This Spanish word search file contains a variety of word search puzzles filled with Spanish vocabulary. This file is designed to help learners improve their Spanish vocabulary and language skills in an engaging way. It involves grids of letters with words hidden horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or backwards within the grid.

The words found correspond to different topics such as animals, food, professions, colors and more.

This file comes with different difficulty levels, catering to beginners and more advanced learners. This file can be a fun and educational way to practice Spanish while enjoying the challenge of finding the words within the grid.

• The file is a printable PDF
• Includes 200 diverse Spanish vocabulary
• Puzzle solutions at the end of the page
• size 8,5X11 in

This 20-page EDITABLE document contains vocabulary lists for all 9 chapters of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The document also contains a vocabulary and reading quiz for every chapter. Expanding students' vocabularies may be one of the most important things that we can do as high-school English teachers.

Here is what's included in this product:

• Vocabulary Lists: Lists of 10-12 vocabulary words for every chapter, complete with a definition and a sample sentence with the word as used in The Great Gatsby. A total of over 100 SAT-worthy words. (9 pages)

• Vocabulary & Reading Quizzes: Quizzes with 10 questions per chapter. Build students’ vocabularies while holding them accountable for the nightly reading homework. Each quiz contains 7 questions on vocabulary words plus another 3 questions on reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log up to 9 grades in your gradebook. (9 pages)

The vocabulary lists and quizzes will come to you in a 20-page EDITABLE Word document which you can customize to the needs of your students! The previews for my resources provide access to dozens of pages of actual content. Click on the green “PREVIEW” button to see what you’ll get. . . .

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Note: These vocabulary lists and quizzes are also included in my Gatsby MEGA-Bundle. The bundle contains everything you'll need to deliver amazing lessons on Fitzgerald's novel: over 40 slides and over 240 pages of content-rich handouts and activities. If you have already purchased the bundle, you do not need to purchase these vocabulary materials.

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Haunted House Hunt Word Search Bundle - 10 Spooky Puzzles

Explore the eerie mysteries of a haunted house with this fun word search bundle! Perfect for fall activities or Halloween-themed lessons, students will love finding hidden words related to haunted houses, spooky creatures, and creepy corners. Each set is unique with 15 haunting words per puzzle, covering different spooky topics like ghostly apparitions and mysterious shadows.

Bundle Includes:

• 10 Word Search Puzzles
• Answer keys for each puzzle
• Printable format for easy use

Download your Haunted House Hunt Word Search Bundle today and let your students enjoy the seasonal fun!

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Spooky Night Creatures Word Search Bundle - 10 Puzzle Sets

Engage your students with this fun and educational word search bundle, perfect for the Halloween season! This set includes 10 different word search puzzles, each featuring spooky creatures and eerie themes like ghosts, werewolves, and vampires. With words ranging from 3 to 12 letters, it’s ideal for building vocabulary and keeping students entertained.

Bundle Includes:

• 10 Word Search Puzzles
• Answer keys for each puzzle
• Printable format

Perfect for Grades 2-5 classrooms and Halloween activities!

Download your Spooky Night Creatures Word Search Bundle today and let your students enjoy the seasonal fun!

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Get Ready for a Spooky Challenge with Our Halloween Word Search Pack!

This Halloween, challenge your students with our set of 5 exciting word search resources! Perfect for boosting vocabulary while celebrating the holiday, these fun-filled puzzles will keep kids engaged and entertained.

What’s Inside:

• 5 Halloween-Themed Word Searches: Each one with a unique spooky twist!
• Perfect for all ages: Challenge students of varying levels with words that spark curiosity and fun.
• Answer keys included for easy assessment.

Download now and let the Halloween word search fun begin!

Get Ready for Spooky Fun with Our Halloween Word Search Bundle!

Keep your students engaged this season with 40 exciting Halloween-themed word searches! This bundle is packed with fun and spooky puzzles that are perfect for classroom activities, centers, or even at-home learning.

What's Inside:

• 40 unique word search puzzles with festive Halloween words!
• Each puzzle comes with an answer key for easy grading.
• Perfect for building vocabulary and enhancing word recognition skills.

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Embark on a captivating journey to discover the essence of Thai language with our set of 90 Flashcards. Dive into the vibrant world of Thai vocabulary, organized into three engaging categories: fruits and vegetables, delicious foods, and fascinating animals. Each flashcard is thoughtfully designed to enhance your learning experience, making it an enjoyable and effective way to explore the richness of the Thai language.

Four-wheelin' or muddin? Cruisin' or going for a drive? Get students thinking about dialects and regional differences with this 22 page engaging, visual presentation. Includes: Dialect and examples Idiolect and examples Jargon and examples Pidgins and examples Creole and examples Review of Terminologies and activity Regional dialects and activity Literature dialects and examples Literature Project activity for Assessment Extra Resources Great for blended, flipped, homeschool, group collaboration, and whole class English and history courses. Interactive and critical thinking skills required!

Five different fun and fast Mad Libs with Valentine's themes! Strengthen grammar and vocabulary skills while celebrating Valentine's Day. Comes with 10 colored image sheets for group play and 10 black and white images for individual play and coloring. Guided words sheets include: candy, chores, dates, friends, food, hobbies, occupations, physical activities and more... Excellent group and individual Valentine's Day activities!

Whole/group small group activity to get students thinking about word choices. Use the clues (illustrations, fill-in-the-blanks) to figure out complex job titles that translate into simple one-word definitions (Example: Media Distribution Officer = paperboy). Ten slides and answer guide included.

15 Commonly Confused Words J-W with engaging CCSS activities for students to learn. Includes: J-W game with fill-in-the-blank, definitions, make your own sentences/slides (individual/groups & competitive play) 2 Crossword puzzles with Commonly Confused Words 2 Word Searches with Commonly Confused Words All answer sheets included Directions and Suggestions with Extensions Words used are: 1. jewel joule 2. knew new 3. know no4. lay lie 5. loose lose6. moral morale 7. morning mourning 8. nose knows 9. none no one 10. passed past 11. pole poll 12. principal principle 13. rain reign 14. road rode15. sight site cite 16. stationary stationery 17. their there they’re 18. to too two 19. warn worn 20. weather whether Students will have fun learning these Commonly Confused Words.

Reinforce word origins by having students come up with their own made-up words! Use compound words, foreign words, prefixes/suffixes, shortened words, sound words, rhyming words, etc...for this fun, visual activity. Includes: Directions Definition Example from Classic Poem Student Examples Application Activity Publishing Activities Meets CCSS, improves vocabulary, uses decoding skills, and visualization. Use for individual or group activity.

This Four Corners Game is a fun, no-prep activity you can use to review the homophones "there" "their" and "they're" that your students will LOVE! They will love moving around the room as you click through the 40 fill-in-the-blank sentences. I’ve found that my students confuse these words and, as a result, their writing is hard to understand. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to test their knowledge, get exposure to sentence examples, and even learn something new! This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will enjoy it as much as my students do! Check out my other Four Corners Games here!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 40 Fill-in-the Blank Sentences

• 40 Slide Answer Key

• 4 Printable Classroom Signs

• Definition of Terms (Mini-Lesson)

STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE

First, review the three terms using the Mini-Lesson slide with examples.

Then, after reading each sentence on the board, move to the side of the room labeled “THERE,” “THEIR,” or “THEY'RE” depending on which word you think should fill the blank. There's an additional fun emoji slide for students who are unsure of the answer!

REFLECTION:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at writing without confusing using these homophones after being exposed to this high-quality kinesthetic review!

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This Vocabulary Frayer Model sheet is specifically designed to get students to learn and reinforce vocabulary by offering them a reference in which they can chart the definition, synonyms, antonyms, as well as a space to write their own sentence using the new vocabulary word! Students can also draw or create a visual to represent the word. This is a great resource to encourage vocabulary development in upper elementary, middle school, or even high school!

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This download includes a Character Traits anchor chart that comes in 4 different colors with chevron and swirls styles. The chart contains over 100 character traits that students can use to refer to during various writing activities. I've included instructions on how you can also print this on several sheets of paper to display as a poster. This colorful anchor chart will look great in your classroom and you'll be amazed at how quickly your students will be able to identify character traits while referring to this chart, no matter which story you're reading!

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Wharton's ETHAN FROME brings fun to the English Classroom. 5 Content-Related PUZZLES to culminate your students' hard work on this unit. A Word Search, Crosswords, Letter Tiles, Matching, and Double Puzzle Puzzles with Answer Keys will make your classroom GREAT! These puzzles allow students to do a deep dive into this canonical piece for further comprehension. Check it out!

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Steinbeck's THE PEARL brings fun to the English Classroom. 5 Content-Related PUZZLES to culminate your students' hard work on this unit. A Word Search, Crosswords, Letter Tiles, Matching, and Double Puzzle Puzzles with Answer Keys will make your classroom GREAT! These puzzles allow students to do a deep dive into this canonical piece for further comprehension. Check it out!

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Are you looking for an engaging and impactful professional development (PD) session for your in-service or pre-service teachers? This vocabulary-focused PD offers a dynamic presentation that starts with an interactive icebreaker, sparking “aha” moments for participants. The session equips educators with a variety of instructional strategies and activities, making vocabulary concepts more accessible and engaging for students. By participating, teachers will enhance their ability to tailor their teaching methods to diverse learning styles, allowing for seamless integration of vocabulary instruction into their existing curriculum.

Professional Development (PD)

This PowerPoint-based PD is designed to provide teachers with fresh, engaging ideas for teaching vocabulary strategies to students. The presentation is fully customizable, allowing you to adjust it to meet the specific needs of your teachers or school environment.

Key Features:

• 19 Editable PowerPoint slides
• Real-world photos that support learning concepts
• Research-based instructional strategies
• A practical, time-saving end-of-session activity to help teachers apply their new skills immediately

Professional Learning unity (PLC)

This presentation is also ideal for use during PLC meetings with smaller groups of teachers. During these sessions, educators can discuss and exchange ideas on the newly introduced vocabulary strategies, as well as share their own experiences and best practices. Future PLC meetings can include follow-ups using vocabulary or language arts data, fostering collaboration and continuous learning among colleagues.

This PD session is a flexible tool, offering structured yet adaptable content to empower teachers with strategies that enrich their students’ vocabulary and language arts skills.

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This resource bundle is designed specifically for teaching education courses at the college level. It includes editable Google Slides and Canva templates, allowing you to tailor the materials to the specific needs of your courses within the College of Education. These versatile slides can be seamlessly integrated into your existing curriculum, serving as an engaging and motivational tool for future educators.

The resources are thoughtfully created to:

• Enhance engagement: The visually appealing slides, videos, icebreakers and templates help capture students' attention and facilitate active participation.
• Support instructional flexibility: With fully editable content, you can adapt the slides to suit various topics, learning objectives, and instructional methods.
• Promote critical thinking: The materials are designed to challenge future educators to think deeply about teaching practices, strategies, and pedagogical theories.
• Develop practical teaching skills: The templates include real-world scenarios, case studies, and reflective activities that prepare students for the classroom.
• Foster collaboration: The slides encourage peer discussion and group work, helping students learn from one another’s experiences and insights.

This bundle is a valuable tool for molding the next generation of exceptional teachers by providing interactive and thought-provoking content that aligns with the goals of teacher education program

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Engage your teachers just like your teachers engage their students!

Engaging professional development is crucial because it captures teachers' attention, making the learning experience more enjoyable and relevant. It ensures active participation, leading to better retention and application of new skills and strategies. By fostering enthusiasm and motivation, engaging sessions contribute to a positive learning culture, ultimately benefiting both teachers and their students.

These professional development presentations are all editable and can be tailored to the needs of your teachers and staff members.

Engaging Students in Math Professional Development (Google Slides Copy

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This innovative professional development template is a great way to get started by teaching teachers how to implement engaging activities during math time with their current curriculum. It is editable to add details about your curriculum, pictures, etc. 

Engaging Stations Professional Development (Canva Copy Link)

As educators, we shifted away from incorporating hands-on resources in the classroom during the onset of COVID-19. Utilizing hands-on materials provides students with a tactile and experiential approach, offering a tangible way for learners to connect with abstract concepts and enhance understanding. Through hands-on engagement, such as manipulating objects or participating in interactive activities, students can more readily comprehend intricate ideas and improve information retention. It's now opportune to revisit and rediscover the hands-on resources available for classroom use or those that may have been overlooked.

Ron Clark 55 Essential Rules Slides (Canva Copy Link)

The daily focus is on one rule at a time, spanning from Rule 1 to Rule 55. You have the option to print a weekly slide to share with parents or use it as a classroom guide. Additionally, you can download the slide as an image for social media sharing or use it on your smartboard for teaching and modeling each week's rule. Each slide features the corresponding Ron Clark rule accompanied by a relevant picture. The editable slides allow customization to align with your school's preferences, including the option to replace pictures with images of your students exemplifying the rule.

Engaging Top Chef Professional Development Template (Canva Copy Link)

This Canva Template Presentation revolves around the "Top Chef" theme, featuring a teach-off challenge for teachers to showcase their expertise in the focused teaching strategy or best practice emphasized in the professional development. Within a specified time frame, teachers will research the topic, create presentations, and present in front of judges, fostering a dynamic and collaborative learning environment. Similar to the show "Top Chef," this format encourages teachers to learn from each other, gaining insights into diverse strategies for classroom implementation.

Number Sense Professional Development Template (Canva Copy Link)

This number sense presentation equips teachers with a variety of instructional strategies and activities to make mathematical concepts more accessible and engaging. This will enhance their ability to tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Teachers can seamlessly integrate number sense concepts into the existing curriculum. 

Behavior Management Professional Development Survivor Theme (Canva Copy Link)

Transform your typical P.D. into an unforgettable journey with a Survivor-themed twist. Engage your educators in challenges that mirror real-life pedagogical scenarios, fostering teamwork and strategic thinking.

Vocabulary PD (Canva Copy Link)

This vocabulary presentation starts with an intriguing icebreaker that gives an “aha” moment.  The PD equips teachers with various instructional strategies and activities to make the concepts more accessible and engaging. This professional development will enhance their ability to tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Teachers can seamlessly integrate vocabulary concepts into the existing curriculum. 

Grant Writing PD (Canva Copy Link)

This comprehensive PD session is designed to:

• Equip teachers with the skills to write successful grants.
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Introduction to Instructional Coaching (Google Slides Link)

Are you an instructional coach looking for a way to introduce yourself to your teachers and staff? This professional development session is designed to provide role clarity and illustrate how you can support them throughout the school year.

Addition and Subtraction Strategies PD (Canva Copy Link)

This professional development session offers:

• True/False Icebreaker: An engaging activity to help distinguish between effective and ineffective strategies.
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• Assessment Ideas: Methods for evaluating student progress.
• Family Engagement: Innovative ways to involve families in the learning process.

Guided Math PD

This comprehensive PD covers essential strategies for successfully implementing guided math in your classrooms. You'll learn the reasoning behind guided math, how to effectively use data to inform instruction, different grouping strategies, what guided math looks like in practice, and a wealth of tips for teachers to implement this best practice effectively.