Exploring Vocabulary: Vacant and Strut

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A.2 EXPLICIT VOCABULARY (10 minutes) Target Words: vacant, strut Teacher Script: “Repeat after me: vacant. Again: vacant. Vacant means empty or unused.” Show picture → “What in this picture is vacant?” Turn and Talk: “Tell your partner something in our classroom that is vacant.” Repeat for strut: “Strut means walk in a proud, confident way.” Active Practice (CFU): “I’m going to read a sentence. If the person is strutting, thumbs up. If not, thumbs down.” Sentence examples provided: “The cat stru...

This resource focuses on two specific vocabulary words: 'vacant' and 'strut.' The term 'vacant' is defined as empty or not being used, with an example sentence illustrating its use in a context related to an empty seat on a bus. The word 'strut' is described as a verb that means to walk in a proud or showy manner, supported by an example of a rooster confidently strutting in a barnyard. The document includes various interactive activities such as discussions, movement exercises, and real-world connections that encourage learners to define, use, and identify these words in sentences and contexts. The aim is to ensure mastery of the vocabulary by incorporating practice time, discussions, and artistic sketches.