Middle School Vocabulary Independent Work Packet

Learning new vocabulary doesn't have to be a dry and boring task! This engaging "Donut Delight" activity sheet transforms vocabulary exploration into a fun and interactive experience for your students.

What's Included?
OPTION #1: Fillable Donut Template: This printable features a delicious-looking donut with designated sections for students to record:

• Word
• Synonym
• Antonym
• Definition

OPTION #2: Cut-and-Paste Option: An additional sheet provides a donut outline that students can cut out and decorate.

Mettry's Tip:

• Laminate the completed donut sheets for durability and create a classroom vocabulary word wall. This allows for collaborative vocabulary exploration and reinforcement.
• Use the donut sheets as a springboard for class discussions about synonyms, antonyms, and sentence construction.
• Compile the completed donut sheets throughout the year to create a personalized vocabulary booklet for each student.

⭐Practice Alert: Synonyms & Antonyms Robot Sheet⭐

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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Teach Easter vocabulary with this fun and engaging product! It includes 2 self-checking mystery picture puzzles and 2 word sudokus. NO PREP, just print and go! It's perfect for younger EFL/ESL students (4th - 6th grade) but can be also used for native English classes at grade levels 1st - 3rd.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 2 mystery picture tile puzzles

♥ 2 sudokus

♥ instructions

♥ teacher answer key

THESE MYSTERY PICTURES AND SUDOKUS ARE ALSO PART OF A BIGGER PRODUCT. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR EASTER FLASHCARDS AND WORDWALL CARDS ON TOP OF THESE, GO TO THIS PRODUCT PAGE:

EASTER VOCABULARY Flashcards Word Wall Mystery Pictures and Picture Sudokus

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mystery picture

♣ Print out 1 mystery picture per student.

♣ Students cut up the answer tiles and then place them on the correct question tiles to match the words with the definitions.

♣ They can glue the question tiles onto the answer tiles and color the picture too.

Easter Sudoku

♣ Print out 1 sudoku per student.

♣ Students cut off the right side of the sheet along the dotted line and cut out the missing sudoku pictures. They glue them into the sudoku grid so that all 6 words appear in each row, column and 2x3 frame.

♣ Each word must appear in each row, column and 2x3 frame only once.

♣ Check with the whole class - students have to name in English all pictures in the given row, column or 2x3 frame.

OPTIONS FOR USE:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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A comprehensive bundle of resources designed specifically for Spanish-speaking students learning English! Whether your students are newcomers beginning their English language journey or intermediate/advanced learners looking to extend their knowledge, this has you covered with three essential workbooks packed with engaging activities and expertly crafted content.

Book 1: "Beginning English Workbook for Newly Immigrated Spanish-Speaking Students" Perfect for students who are just starting their English learning journey, this workbook provides essential support with:

• Spanish translations for seamless understanding
• Colorful visuals to aid comprehension
• Essential vocabulary and phrases for daily communication
• Versatile formats in both Word and PDF for easy access
• Interactive activities including writing exercises, matching games, and stimulating word searches
• Detailed teacher reviews to facilitate effective instruction
• 28 Pages (including answer key)

Book 2: "Newcomer English Workbook for Spanish-Speaking Students" Ideal for newcomers seeking to build a strong foundation in English, this workbook offers:

• Vibrant visuals and engaging activities to make learning enjoyable and effective
• Expertly crafted translations to ease the transition from Spanish to English
• Must-know vocabulary and phrases crucial for daily communication
• Interactive activities such as writing exercises and entertaining word searches
• Detailed teacher reviews and guidance to support effective instruction
• 36 Pages (including answer key)

Book 3: "Intermediate and Advanced English Workbook for Spanish-Speaking Students" Tailored for intermediate and advanced learners seeking to enhance their English proficiency, this workbook features:

• Hundreds of the most common words in English integrated throughout the exercises
• Practice pages covering a range of language concepts
• Reading passages for comprehension practice with integrated reading and writing activities
• Spanish to English instructions for clear guidance
• 95 Pages (including answer key)

With a total of 159 pages across the bundle, students can utilize these resources for in-class practice, homework assignments, or independent study. Start your students' English learning adventure today with this comprehensive bundle designed to accelerate proficiency and foster confidence in communication!

This product is made for:

adapting instruction

differentiating instruction

on level learners

struggling writers

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Arthur's TV Trouble is a great book to read for students to learn about earning money, responsibility, handling disappointment, helping others, etc. Students are presented with a variety of comprehension questions based on what happens in the book, Arthur's TV Trouble. Students can answer these questions as the book is read to them, as they read the book independently or they can use the text for lookbacks once the book is finished.

Celebrate the historic January 1969 Moon Landing with this comprehensive space unit packed with engaging activities for your classroom! This Moon Landing pack is perfect for integrating reading comprehension, STEM, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and moon activities into one exciting lesson. Whether you’re looking for space-themed sub plans or a fun way to explore the moon and space, this pack has you covered.

What’s Inside:

• Informational Reading Passage: Dive into the Moon Landing with a student-friendly, informational passage about the Apollo 11 mission.
• Comprehension Questions: Test students’ understanding and spark discussion about this historic event.
• Persuasive Letter Writing: Students write a letter to NASA about the importance of space exploration.
• Design a Spacecraft Activity: Let students use their creativity to design their very own spacecraft!
• Vocabulary Practice Sheet: Reinforce key space-related vocabulary terms.
• Grammar Practice Sheet: Fun, space-themed grammar exercises to boost language skills.
• STEM Activity: A hands-on, engaging activity that brings space science to life.

Perfect for:

• January activities
• Space unit lessons
• Moon activities
• Sub plans
• STEM education
• Cross-curricular learning

Answer keys included where applicable for easy grading! This space-themed pack is the perfect addition to your Moon Landing unit and makes learning about the 1969 Apollo mission fun and interactive for students of all levels. Save time and keep your students excited about space exploration!

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

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This Valentine's Day themed matching file folder game is a perfect fit for your February small group language arts centers/ stations and independent work stations. Who doesn't love playing with tablets?!

Students can match up to 40 different Dolch Sight Words from the Pre-Primer list.

Simply:

• print single sided in color
• cut game pieces and glue one match to a file folder
• laminate the remaining set
• use velcro to create match game

Easily engage your young learners and use this resource for years to come!

Save your prep time and download today!

I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "Bailey School Kids: Wizards Do Roast Turkeys #6" by Debbie Dadey & Marcia Thornton Jones. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: 590L

Guided Reading Level: M

AR Level: 2.9

AR Quiz Number: 118276

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Many famous singers and actors are known for their amazing talents, but did you know that some extraordinary women are also notable advocates of social and environmental change? These present-day performers are exemplary women who are an inspiration to all who are interested in making our world a better place.

This product includes 30 pages of reader-friendly essays and activities about Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Selena Gomez, Jane Fonda, and Cher.

For each performer, there are:

* 2-page comprehensive essays

* Follow-up comprehension questions

* "Match the Meaning" worksheets with pertinent vocabulary on the theme of
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

* All activities come with answer keys.

Time to encourage students about vocabulary words using this bundle!

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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Teach Diwali vocabulary with this fun and engaging product! It includes 2 self-checking mystery picture puzzles and 2 word sudokus. NO PREP, just print and go! It's perfect for younger EFL/ESL students (4th - 6th grade) but can be also used for native English classes at grade levels 1st - 3rd.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 2 mystery picture tile puzzles

♥ 2 sudokus

♥ instructions

♥ teacher answer key

THESE MYSTERY PICTURES AND SUDOKUS ARE ALSO PART OF A BIGGER PRODUCT. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR DIWALI FLASHCARDS AND WORDWALL CARDS ON TOP OF THESE, GO TO THIS PRODUCT PAGE:

DIWALI VOCABULARY Flashcards Word Wall Mystery Picture and Picture Sudoku

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mystery picture

♣ Print out 1 mystery picture per student.

♣ Students cut up the answer tiles and then place them on the correct question tiles to match the words with the definitions.

♣ They can glue the question tiles onto the answer tiles and color the picture too.

Diwali Sudoku

♣ Print out 1 sudoku per student.

♣ Students cut off the right side of the sheet along the dotted line and cut out the missing sudoku pictures. They glue them into the sudoku grid so that all 6 words appear in each row, column and 2x3 frame.

♣ Each word must appear in each row, column and 2x3 frame only once.

♣ Check with the whole class - students have to name in English all pictures in the given row, column or 2x3 frame.

OPTIONS FOR USE:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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***Get all three books in the bundle!***A workbook for intermediate and advanced Spanish speaking English Language Learners to extend their knowledge of the English language and practice. 95 pages for your students to use as in-class practice, homework or as independent activities.

• HUNDREDS of the MOST COMMON WORDS IN ENGLISH
• 33 Practice pages
• 3 Reading Passages for comprehension practice
• Integrated reading & writing
• Spanish to English instructions

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• Once Upon A Crime
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• Bell Ringers for the Semester
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Back to school season is here and August is right around the corner! Get your students excited about learning with our School Supply Themed File Folder Game. ✂️Designed to engage young learners and students in autism and MD classrooms, this interactive resource is the perfect addition to your back-to-school activities. Students will have a blast matching pictures to pictures or pictures to words, while strengthening their vocabulary and visual discrimination skills. With 10 school supply matches to explore, they'll be well-prepared for the school year ahead.

Created specifically for small group centers and independent work stations, this file folder game offers flexibility and versatility in your classroom. It provides a fun and engaging activity that promotes learning while allowing for independent exploration. And the best part? It requires minimal prep work on your end, saving you valuable time and energy for other important tasks. ✂️

Invest in a resource that will last for years to come. Our School Supply Themed File Folder Game is a timeless addition to your teaching materials, ensuring that you can use it over and over again. It's a cost-effective solution that brings joy and learning to your students year after year.

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I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami, 2011" by Lauren Tarshis. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: 650L

Guided Reading Level: R

AR Level: 4.6

AR Quiz Number: 162034

Thanks for looking! Please rate and leave a comment.

Learning new vocabulary doesn't have to be a dry and boring task! This engaging "Donut Delight" activity sheet transforms vocabulary exploration into a fun and interactive experience for your students.

What's Included?
OPTION #1: Fillable Donut Template: This printable features a delicious-looking donut with designated sections for students to record:

• Word
• Synonym
• Antonym
• Definition

OPTION #2: Cut-and-Paste Option: An additional sheet provides a donut outline that students can cut out and decorate.

Mettry's Tip:

• Laminate the completed donut sheets for durability and create a classroom vocabulary word wall. This allows for collaborative vocabulary exploration and reinforcement.
• Use the donut sheets as a springboard for class discussions about synonyms, antonyms, and sentence construction.
• Compile the completed donut sheets throughout the year to create a personalized vocabulary booklet for each student.

⭐Practice Alert: Synonyms & Antonyms Robot Sheet⭐

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

If you like this product, follow my store -Mettry Teaches- for more.

Teach Valentine's Day vocabulary with this fun and engaging product! It includes 2 self-checking mystery picture puzzles and 2 word sudokus. NO PREP, just print and go! It's perfect for younger EFL/ESL students (4th - 6th grade) but can be also used for native English classes at grade levels 1st - 3rd.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 2 mystery picture tile puzzles

♥ 2 sudokus

♥ instructions

♥ teacher answer key

THESE MYSTERY PICTURES AND SUDOKUS ARE ALSO PART OF A BIGGER PRODUCT. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR VALENTINE'S DAY FLASHCARDS AND WORDWALL CARDS ON TOP OF THESE, GO TO THIS PRODUCT PAGE:

VALENTINE'S DAY VOCABULARY Flashcards Word Wall Mystery Picture Picture Sudoku

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mystery picture

♣ Print out 1 mystery picture per student.

♣ Students cut up the answer tiles and then place them on the correct question tiles to match the words with the definitions.

♣ They can glue the question tiles onto the answer tiles and color the picture too.

Valentine's Day Sudoku

♣ Print out 1 sudoku per student.

♣ Students cut off the right side of the sheet along the dotted line and cut out the missing sudoku pictures. They glue them into the sudoku grid so that all 6 words appear in each row, column and 2x3 frame.

♣ Each word must appear in each row, column and 2x3 frame only once.

♣ Check with the whole class - students have to name in English all pictures in the given row, column or 2x3 frame.

OPTIONS FOR USE:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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✔️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.

This Valentine's Day themed matching file folder game is a perfect fit for your February small group language arts centers/ stations and independent work stations. Who doesn't love playing with tablets?!

Students can match over 40 different Dolch Sight Words from the Primer list.

Simply:

• print single sided in color
• cut game pieces and glue one match to a file folder
• laminate the remaining set
• use velcro to create match game

Easily engage your young learners and use this resource for years to come!

Save your prep time and download today!

I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale Of Mystery" by Deborah & James Howe. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: 700L

Guided Reading Level: Q

AR Level: 4.2

AR Quiz Number: 254

Thanks for looking! Please rate and leave a comment.

Teach St. Patrick's Day vocabulary with this fun and engaging product! It includes 2 self-checking mystery picture puzzles and 2 word sudokus. NO PREP, just print and go! It's perfect for younger EFL/ESL students (4th - 6th grade) but can be also used for native English classes at grade levels 1st - 3rd.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 2 mystery picture tile puzzles

♥ 2 sudokus

♥ instructions

♥ teacher answer key

THESE MYSTERY PICTURES AND SUDOKUS ARE ALSO PART OF A BIGGER PRODUCT. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY FLASHCARDS AND WORDWALL CARDS ON TOP OF THESE, GO TO THIS PRODUCT PAGE:

ST PATRICK'S DAY VOCABULARY Flashcards Word Wall Mystery Picture and Sudoku

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mystery picture

♣ Print out 1 mystery picture per student.

♣ Students cut up the answer tiles and then place them on the correct question tiles to match the words with the definitions.

♣ They can glue the question tiles onto the answer tiles and color the picture too.

St. Patrick's Day Sudoku

♣ Print out 1 sudoku per student.

♣ Students cut off the right side of the sheet along the dotted line and cut out the missing sudoku pictures. They glue them into the sudoku grid so that all 6 words appear in each row, column and 2x3 frame.

♣ Each word must appear in each row, column and 2x3 frame only once.

♣ Check with the whole class - students have to name in English all pictures in the given row, column or 2x3 frame.

OPTIONS FOR USE:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

If you loved this product, please be sure to come back to my store and leave feedback. By leaving feedback, you can earn credit towards your future purchases!

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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.