Middle School Vocabulary Handouts (by date, oldest first)

Do you struggle teaching vocabulary?

Want to have a fun way to do it with games?

Looking for flexibility with online and printed materials in your middle and high school classes?

These 100 Words will get your students started with vocabulary they will see in tests, essays, texts, and stories and more and help them begin learning vocab in a fun way!

Included:

- Online Flashcards (that read the words to your students!)

-Virtual Breakouts they have to solve

-Online spelling practice so they can have their work checked for them

- Crossword Puzzles with the vocabulary

- Word Scrambles with the vocabulary

- Word searches with the vocabulary

- Excel Spreadsheet

- Easy integration for Kahoot or Gimkit has already been set up!

Word Meaning with Nonsense Words

Why teach word meaning through nonsense words (context clues only)?

• Students must use critical thinking to solve
• Students must read the whole passage for context clues
• Students must problem solve to find the best word that makes the most sense.
• They can't find the answer except through problem solving.

All of these are things we want every student to do! This is something that is already adapted for high and low learners.

Starting with three nonsense words gets students going so they can work in groups or independently to decode the meaning of 7 REAL words (selected from the SAT vocabulary list).

This is a perfect activity for group problem solving and critical thinking!

Finding the meaning of words: in context, with a definition and from the Latin or Greek base. Four teaching pages are included for self-guided learning along with 7 student pages for practice with various shortened reading passages.

INCLUDED:

• 3 Self-grading Google Forms
• Editable Word Doc
• PDF
• Reading Passage
• Teaching pages
• Answer Key

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Word Meaning with Greek & Latin

✔️Need to teach Greek & Latin along with Context Clues?

✔️Looking for way to get your students thinking critically & making connections?

✔️Need to integrate vocabulary in a meaningful way?

This activity includes worksheets, task cards and Google Quizzes for vocab practice

Students will use key words from the definitions in the first activity to determine the meaning of the Greek or Latin prefix. By recognizing the prefixes in words they recognize (and some they won't) students will begin making connections to other words they hear and read. This is a natural way to build in vocabulary to daily instruction that includes context clues and the Greek and Latin.

Included:

• Greek & Latin Roots Exploration: Dive into 45 carefully selected words, each featuring 9 impactful prefixes from the rich realms of Latin and Greek languages.
• Word Definitions: Equip your students with a solid understanding of each word, laying the foundation for deeper language comprehension.
• Fill in the Blank Sentences: Immerse your class in the learning process with cloze sentences that challenge them to apply their newfound knowledge in context.
• Task Cards: Make learning interactive and enjoyable with task cards that encourage independent exploration and reinforce language skills.
• Google Quizzes: Easily accessible quizzes that provide instant feedback, saving you valuable time and promoting a tech-savvy learning environment.

Vocabulary Starter

NEED TO TEACH VOCABULARY IN YOUR MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM AND YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

You came to the right place! I have been teaching for 5+ years, I have my Master's in Education with a focus on Literacy and I didn't know where to start.

So, I went back to everything I learned in my graduate program and re-read everything I could find.

I wrote & designed a student-engaging template to help students in my classroom to deeply internalize a word. I gathered key word lists when I didn't have a word from our daily reading, and thought about how to teach vocabulary so my love of etymology and words could be shared with my 10th graders. I've included all that and a guide to help other teachers get started with implementing and teaching vocabulary in THEIR classrooms.

Is this book for me?

• You want to teach vocabulary explicitly
• You want flexibility to choose your words daily based on what you’re reading
• You need versatility to choose your own words from a given list
• You want your students to deeply internalize the vocabulary they learn
• You’re not sure where to start

Then this book is for you!

Adaptable to every classroom in every situation, this is more than a fill-in-the-blank activity. Your students will have a guide to build a vocabulary for a lifetime of learning.

WHY TEACH VOCABULARY EXPLICITLY?

Generating curiosity and delight in playing with words supports long-term memory, enhances the connection between orthography and meaning, and develops a disposition which stimulates word consciousness. It also builds vocabulary! All of these are a part of a vocabulary rich classroom environment.

Studying The Hate U Give? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 vocabulary lists and 5 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

Studying The Count Of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 6 vocabulary lists and 6 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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Studying A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle ? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 4 crossword puzzles covering the entire book. Pairs great with A Wrinkle in Time Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

Studying The Giver by Lois Lowry? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 6 vocabulary lists and 6 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Works great with The Giver: Vocabulary Crosswords Comes complete with answer key.

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The Giver Introduction Power Point

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The Giver Characterization Flip book

The Giver Graphic Organizers

Studying A Wrinkle in Time? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 4 vocabulary lists and 4 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

Studying Restart? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a vocabulary list and quiz for Chapters 1-4,Chapters 5-8, Chapters 9-14, Chapters15-21, and Chapters 22-30. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

Studying Restart? Try these

Restart Introduction Power point

Restart Graphic Organizers

Restart Interactive Study Guide

Restart Characterization Flip book

Studying The Skin I'm In? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 2 vocabulary lists, 2 crossword puzzles, and 2 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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The Skin I'm In - Flip book Study Guide

The Skin I'm In - Characterization Flip book

The Skin I'm In - Introduction Power Point

Studying The Count of Monte Criste by Alexandre Dumas ? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 6 crossword puzzles covering the entire book. Pairs great with The Count of Monte Cristo: Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

Studying Ender's Game ? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 vocabulary lists and 5 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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Ender's Game Vocabulary Crosswords

Ender's Game Flip book Study Guide

Ender's Game Characterization Flip book

Ender's Game Introduction Power Point

A list of vocabulary words from the play Julius Caesar with definitions and a quiz on those vocabulary words. Comes complete with answer key.

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Marc Anthony vs Brutus Speech Analysis

Julius Caesar Interactive Study Guide

Julius Caesar Interactive Characterization book

Studying Hatchet? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a 5 crossword puzzles for Chapter 1-4, Chapter 5-8, Chapters 9-12, Chapters 13-16 and Chapters 17-Epilogue. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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⭐Hatchet Introduction Power Point

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⭐Hatchet Characterization Flipbook

⭐Hatchet Graphic Organizers

⭐Hatchet Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

Studying Esperanza Rising? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a 4 crossword puzzles for Prologue- Chapter 3, Chapter 4-6, Chapters 7-9, and Chapters 10-13. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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Esperanza Rising- An Introduction Power Point

Esperanza Rising Flip book Study Guide

Esperanza Rising Graphic Organizers

Esperanza Rising Characterization Flip book

Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your students learn vocabulary from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Then look no further than our four vocabulary crossword puzzles with answer keys!

This 16-page product includes four unique crossword puzzles with vocabulary words from the novel, each with a corresponding answer key for easy grading. These crossword puzzles are perfect for supplementing classroom discussions or as a fun activity to do in groups or individually.

Each puzzle includes a mix of challenging and easy vocabulary words, helping students to reinforce their understanding of important concepts and themes from the novel. Additionally, these puzzles can help students to expand their vocabulary and develop their critical thinking skills, as they work to decode the clues and fill in the crossword grid.

Our vocabulary crossword puzzles are easy to use and will save you time in creating your own vocabulary review materials.

So why wait? Add our four vocabulary crossword puzzles to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way!

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⭐The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

Studying Esperanza Rising? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a vocabulary list and quiz for Prologue- Chapter 3, Chapter 4-6, Chapters 7-9, and Chapters 10-13. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Crossword

Esperanza Rising- An Introduction Power Point

Esperanza Rising Flip book Study Guide

Esperanza Rising Graphic Organizers

Esperanza Rising Characterization Flip book

Studying Ender's Game? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a 5 crossword puzzles for Chapter 1-6, Chapter 7-8, Chapters 9-10, Chapters 11-13 and Chapters 14-1. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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Ender's Game Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

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Ender's Game Characterization Flip book

Ender's Game Introduction Power Point

Studying The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 crossword puzzles covering the entire book. Pairs great with Tom Sawyer Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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Tom Sawyer Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Introduction Power Point

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Flip book Study Guide

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Characterization Flip book

Studying Hatchet ? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 vocabulary lists and 5 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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⭐Hatchet Introduction Power Point

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⭐Hatchet Characterization Flipbook

⭐Hatchet Graphic Organizers

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Studying The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian ? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 3 crossword puzzles covering the entire book. Pairs great withThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian - Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.