Common Core Vocabulary Part 2

I recently did a post about introducing common core vocabulary using books. You can read that post here. Today I would like to share some of the resources I found online about vocabulary instruction in the classroom.

Vocabulary journals
I know that for me personally, writing something down helps me to process new information.

• Fourth Grade Frolics uses a four box system journal. (Word, definition, synonym, examples)
• One Extra Degree targets a younger audience with the word, definition, and illustration.
• Fourth Grade Frolics saw One Extra Degree's post and decided to tweak her journal system to include an illustration, sentence, part of speech, and explanation to the class.

Vocabulary graphic organizers

Great for visual learners, these sheets can be combined into a class book.

• Fourth Grade Frolics also led me to A Teacher's Treasure Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
• Ladybug Teacher Files includes spaces for the word, illustration, and example sentence. (Simple version)
• Ladybug Teacher Files includes spaces for word, definition, picture, sentence, synonym, antonym, suffixes, part of speech, and related words. (Advanced version)
• Ladybug Teacher Files has a vocabulary word of the day graphic organizer 
• Ladybug Teacher Files has a rock and roll themed vocabulary word of the day graphic organizer.
• Brittany F's Word of the Week Graphic Organizer

Teaching techniques for vocabulary

• The Second Grade Super Kids introduces TPR. Total Physical Response is very helpful for kinesthetic and visual learners.
• Mrs. Castro's uses shared writing to cement new vocabulary words.
• Ms. M introduced the idea of creating themed vocabulary books for your class. You can use illustrations from books you are reading or have your students illustrate it.
• Hello Literacy introduces Marzano's Six Steps to vocabulary 
• Hello Literacy introduces making your own vocabulary posters using bighugelabs
• Clutter-Free Classroom introduces new vocabulary using blanks and context clues

Reviewing vocabulary

• Ashleigh's Education Journey has a game called "A Mile a Minute." It is a review game she makes for specific areas in the curriculum. Right now she has a a science and math set for free on her blog. 
• 3rd Grade Gridiron has a customizable word search up for free on her TpT store.

Know any other great resources I should add to the list? Leave me a comment. 

Look for more Common Core Vocabulary blogging soon. :)