VocabularySpellingCity provides a wide range
of social studies vocabulary lists for elementary and middle school students, from grades K through 8, covering geography, sociology, anthropology, humanities, economics, history, and more.
An 18 - week, cluster - randomized study was conducted to estimate effects measured by normative - referenced reading comprehension and vocabulary measures and researcher - and district - developed measures
of social studies vocabulary and content.
These fun online social studies activities and games allow 4th graders to learn both the context and usage
of their social studies vocabulary, as well as the proper spelling of the words.
Not exact matches
Studies have also shown that most
of the common intelligence tests have a
social class bias; the
vocabulary and thought patterns used in them generally follow a middle class pattern, thus putting the socially and economically more privileged in a preferential position.
The wide range
of topics includes math,
vocabulary,
social studies, SAT and GED practice, music, economics, and many more.
Whether they correspond to the
vocabulary in a
social studies unit or simply help students learn new words, you can use this app to support a variety
of ELL students.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in your classroom with this rich assortment
of activities covering reading passage, fluency passage and chart, comprehension,
vocabulary, writing,
social studies (culture), and more.
HUNDREDS
OF ACTIVITIES TO COVER ALL 12 TOPICS IN GREAT DETAIL - I have covered as much vocabulary as possible (including the majority of the vocab lists in the textbook) and all key grammar points including MA grammar such as subjunctive / personal a. Theme 1 (ks3 revision / family / relationships / free time / customs and festivals)- over 45 activities Theme 2 (home and local area / social and global issues including healthy eating / travel and tourism)- over 85 activities Theme 3 (studies / life at school / post 16 options and future careers)- over 85 activities Key grammar - all 8 tenses, prepositions, personal a and 3rd person opinions, regular and irregular verbs practice in all tenses including irregular past participles, questions, connectives, time expressions, using different tenses simultaneousl
OF ACTIVITIES TO COVER ALL 12 TOPICS IN GREAT DETAIL - I have covered as much
vocabulary as possible (including the majority
of the vocab lists in the textbook) and all key grammar points including MA grammar such as subjunctive / personal a. Theme 1 (ks3 revision / family / relationships / free time / customs and festivals)- over 45 activities Theme 2 (home and local area / social and global issues including healthy eating / travel and tourism)- over 85 activities Theme 3 (studies / life at school / post 16 options and future careers)- over 85 activities Key grammar - all 8 tenses, prepositions, personal a and 3rd person opinions, regular and irregular verbs practice in all tenses including irregular past participles, questions, connectives, time expressions, using different tenses simultaneousl
of the vocab lists in the textbook) and all key grammar points including MA grammar such as subjunctive / personal a. Theme 1 (ks3 revision / family / relationships / free time / customs and festivals)- over 45 activities Theme 2 (home and local area /
social and global issues including healthy eating / travel and tourism)- over 85 activities Theme 3 (
studies / life at school / post 16 options and future careers)- over 85 activities Key grammar - all 8 tenses, prepositions, personal a and 3rd person opinions, regular and irregular verbs practice in all tenses including irregular past participles, questions, connectives, time expressions, using different tenses simultaneously.
He sticks it in whenever he can: doing role - playing during
social studies, acting out
vocabulary during language arts, and having students interpret math problems by demonstrating answers with, for example, the correct amount
of jumping jacks.
FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Native Americans
of the Southwest reading passage with graphic organizer • Application / Closing / Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for graphic organizer Students will research and analyze the lives and culture
of the Native Americans
of the Southwest region
of the United States: present - day areas, groups, geography / climate, adaptations, cultures / spiritual rituals / roles
of men and women Adheres to
Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy,
vocabulary; lifting evidence from text Differentiation: graphic organizer; cooperative (students may work in groups / teams / partner to complete graphic organizer based on teacher's discretion) ★ ★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard - copy version
of this resource?
FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now / Motivation student - centered question • The Algonquian reading passage with graphic organizer • Application / Closing / Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Graphic Organizer Students will research how the Algonquian lived: location, tribes, homes, adaptation based on environment, role
of women Adheres to
Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy,
vocabulary; lifting evidence from text Differentiation: graphic organizer; cooperative (students may work in groups / teams / partner to complete graphic organizer based on teacher's discretion) ★ ★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard - copy version
of this resource?
These resources include: - Power - points with plenty
of questions to guide your students through the book - A booklet with all the main quotes from the first two chapters - An article
study on the
social topic
studied in the book to have a better understanding
of the context - Two comprehension exercises
of extracts - A written analysis
of many chapters - Different worksheet with main quotes from the chapters to analyse or questions that lead your students to analyse - Four quizzes to check students» understanding
of the chapters - Answer booklets for chapters 21 to 26 (I will add the others progressively but the analysis answer most questions)-
Vocabulary sheets for chapters 1 to 5 with a link to the Quizlet course (I will soon add the other chapters too)- A speaking game with cards and the rules to check students» understanding
of the book.
These resources include: - Power - points with plenty
of questions to guide your students through the book - A booklet with all the main quotes from the first two chapters - An article
study on the
social topic
studied in the book to have a better understanding
of the context - Comprehension exercises
of extracts - Written analysis
of many chapters - Different worksheets with main quotes from the chapters to analyse or questions that lead your students to analyse - Quizzes to check students» understanding
of the chapters - Answer booklets for the last ten chapters (I will add the others progressively but the analysis answer most questions)-
Vocabulary sheets for chapters 1 to 20 with a link to the Quizlet course (I will soon add the other chapters too) *** Offered *** 1 - A speaking game with cards and the rules to check students» understanding
of the book.
These resources include: Power - points with plenty
of questions to guide your students through the book A booklet with all the main quotes from the first two chapters An article
study on the
social topic
studied in the book to have a better understanding
of the context Comprehension exercises
of extracts Written analysis
of many chapters Different worksheets with main quotes from the chapters to analyse or questions that lead your students to analyse Quizzes to check students» understanding
of the chapters Answer booklets for the last ten chapters (I will add the others progressively but the analysis answer most questions)
Vocabulary sheets for chapters 1 to 20 with a link to the Quizlet course (I will soon add the other chapters too) *** Offered *** A speaking game with cards and the rules to check students» understanding
of the book.
- Power - points with plenty
of questions to guide your students through the book - A booklet with all the main quotes from the first two chapters - An article
study on the
social topic
studied in the book to have a better understanding
of the context - Two comprehension exercises
of extracts - A written analysis
of many chapters - Different worksheet with main quotes from the chapters to analyse or questions that lead your students to analyse - Four quizzes to check students» understanding
of the chapters - Answer booklets for chapters 21 to 26 (I will add the others progressively but the analysis answer most questions)-
Vocabulary sheets for chapters 1 to 5 with a link to the Quizlet course (I will soon add the other chapters too)- A speaking game with cards and the rules to check students» understanding
of the book.
Whether your second grade
social studies lesson plans teach about local industry or about how to be good citizens, there are
social studies vocabulary lists for every part
of your 2nd grade
social studies curriculum.
Determine the meaning
of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
vocabulary specific to domains related to history /
social studies.
Vocabulary study, therefore, is an essential component
of the English language arts block, as well as content areas like science and
social studies.
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing - Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling,
Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order
of Operations, Science, Earth Sciences, Environment,
Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World Language, Spanish, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Special Education, EFL - ESL - ELD, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (
Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Business, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing - Essays, Holidays / Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Chanukah / Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents» Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End
of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community
Through the wide variety
of online
social studies activities and games at VocabularySpellingCity, you and your sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
social studies students will find the
vocabulary acquisition process easier and very enjoyable.
The
vocabulary lists can give students a fundamental understanding
of crucial
social studies terms.
VocabularySpellingCity offers a variety
of practice games to solidify students» understanding
of the
vocabulary related to each
of the
social studies areas and periods they are
studying.
Choose from fifth grade spelling lists, that include Dolch and Fry words, or fifth grade content - specific
vocabulary word lists in the subjects areas
of reading, math, science, and
social studies.
Designed to facilitate more authentic and deeper learning, teachers will brainstorm ways to integrate the Essential Skills in Economics to also develop students» mastery
of other K - 12 English / language arts and
social studies skills such as analyzing and synthesizing primary and secondary sources; using evidence to draw conclusions and make generalizations; articulating and defending positions using content
vocabulary; comparing and contrasting historical, cultural, and political perspectives; explaining cause - and - effect relationships; and practicing good citizenship skills while collaborating and compromising.
The 8» x 5» cards are organized in a file box with 4 tabbed dividers that label the academic
vocabulary of Math, Science,
Social Studies, and Language Arts.
Introduce
vocabulary in the context
of nonfiction science and
social studies texts with multiple exposures in a variety
of engaging activities
Strategies for Reading Information and
Vocabulary Effectively (STRIVE) is a set of Tier I instructional practices designed to meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills requirements for vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing while using social studies exposi
Vocabulary Effectively (STRIVE) is a set
of Tier I instructional practices designed to meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills requirements for
vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing while using social studies exposi
vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing while using
social studies expository text.
Effective
Social Studies Instruction to Promote the Knowledge Acquisition and
Vocabulary Learning
of English Language Learners in the Middle Grades
The online
social studies games and activities make learning
social studies vocabulary a lot
of fun.
With a focus on science and
social studies and an archive
of more than 10,000 nonfiction articles, Pro also teaches students the disciplinary knowledge and academic
vocabulary they need to succeed across the entire curriculum.
FEATURES Flexibility for task centers, independent or partner work, or one - on - one tutoring / remediation Clearly stated objective for each activity that allows you to differentiate Focus on foundational skills and concepts Engaging puzzle format for a fun challenge Immediate feedback for self - checking INCLUDES 6 Student Activity Books (1 copy
of each title, 32 - pages each) 2 Answer Cases 1 Teacher Guide Level 3 Titles Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language:
Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Social Studies Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
FEATURES Flexibility for whole - class practice, small - group guided practice, independent or partner work, learning stations Clearly stated objective for each activity that allow you to differentiate Focus on foundational skills and concepts Engaging puzzle format for a fun challenge Immediate feedback for self - checking INCLUDES 24 Student Activity Books (4 copies
of each title, 32 - pages each) 8 Answer Cases 1 Teacher Guide Level 3 Titles Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language:
Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Social Studies Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
INCLUDES 36 Student Activity Books (1 copy
of each
of the six titles per grade level, 32 - pages each) 4 Answer Cases 1 Teacher Guide FEATURES Flexibility for task centers, independent or partner work, or one - on - one tutoring / remediation Clearly stated objective for each activity that allows you to differentiate Focus on foundational skills and concepts Engaging puzzle format for a fun challenge Immediate feedback for self - checking Titles Grade 1 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language:
Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Social Studies Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Grade 2 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language:
Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Social Studies Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Grade 3 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language:
Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Social Studies Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Grade 4 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language:
Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Social Studies Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Grade 5 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language:
Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Social Studies Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Grade 6 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language:
Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Social Studies Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
In this
study, authors compared the effects
of two experimental multiple - strategy approaches (content - area comprehension and
vocabulary) to typical fourth - grade
social studies instructional practices.
Choose from second grade spelling lists, that include Dolch and Fry words, or second grade content - specific
vocabulary word lists in the subjects areas
of reading, math, science, and
social studies.
VocabularySpellingCity makes sure your students learn all the
social studies vocabulary they need, whether you are teaching them about the cotton and mining industries in the South or the geography and wildlife
of the Pacific region.
Teachers who are teaching
social studies vocabulary may also administer a
social studies vocabulary quiz, to help assess the progress
of their students.
More than a decade ago, Hart and Risley documented how children from different
social classes achieve dramatically different trajectories
of vocabulary development as a result
of what has become known as the 30 million word gap.38 The current
study demonstrates similarly dramatic gradients in cognitive function using a national sample
of children.