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February 10, 2012 by: Jennifer

Vocabulary (free) Resource Link!

I have been having issues with vocabulary retention, especially with my ELL kiddos.  I started using this resource from Zaner Bloser:

Not sure if you can tell what the illustrations are or the words…but I think the pig flying is perfect for unreasonable… Road Runner totally works for hastily…my favorite?  
“Oh, I saw Super Hero” and the other kids replies, “Oh really?” (for gullible) lol
There is a paid service, which I am sure is awesome…but the free part is pretty cool, too!  I have been using the vocabulary page (you can choose the pages over on the right hand side, along with grade level.  
Just click on the picture above to visit the link!
Anyway, each week our Storytown series introduces 6 vocabulary words…I use the online resource to type the words onto the lines (optional: you could have the kids print their own words) and then I print the two pages, three words on each side…and then the day before the test, we work together to create illustrations for each word.   After a lot of modeling with my firsties, I can see this being added to a station maybe.  Research shows the value of illustrations and pictures created by kids to enhance a word’s meaning…along with using in context,  hearing the word used… etc.  It has seemed to help my kids…and they love creating their illustrations!
Anyway, maybe you can use this resource, too! =)

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Comments

  1. Kristen says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:01 am

    Thanks so much Jennifer, I never saw this site before and they have papers for older students too–I love this!
    Kristen

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  2. Allison says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:12 am

    This is fantastic! Thank you!!

    Reply
  3. Kelley Cirrito says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:21 am

    I will have to check this site out. I haven't heard of it before. Thanks for sharing! Have a good Friday!

    Reply
  4. Tammy says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:33 am

    Gullible…that's too funny.

    Tammy
    http://www.foreverin1st.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Traci says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Lovin' those devious pictures!
    ❤ Dragonflies in First ❤

    Reply
  6. Dee says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:29 am

    Great resource. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

    Dee
    First Impressions

    Reply
  7. Sue says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:30 am

    thanks for the heads up…. I will have to check it out.

    🙂 Sue
    theverybusykindergarten

    Reply
  8. Kristin says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:09 am

    This is a very cool resource. Thank you for sharing!
    A Teeny Tiny Teacher

    Reply
  9. Pam says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:20 am

    Love the drawings! tooo funny! I have been out of the blogging loop–so many things going on at school! Hope you're doing great!
    I've missed your comments.:)

    Reply
  10. Busy Bees says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:31 am

    Great resource!! Thanks for the info…love the pictures too!
    Robynn
    BusyBees

    Reply
  11. Kelly says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:43 am

    This looks like a wonderful resource. Thanks for sharing!

    Kelly

    Reply
  12. Barbara says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I used to visit this site all the time, then forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder!

    Barbara
    Grade ONEderful

    PS I love the flying pig:)

    Reply
  13. Lisa Lizak and Beth Wright says

    February 10, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    HAHA 🙂 I LOVE the eyebrows on the first "devious", they just look so super villian to me! Thanks for sharing this great resource 🙂 Have a great weekend 🙂

    Lisa 🙂

    Reply
  14. Heather's Heart says

    February 11, 2012 at 1:53 am

    I LOVE the illustrations!

    Thank you for sharing. We were given this resource at the beginning of the year but I think my brain was thinking about setting my room up! =)

    I always love visiting you! =)

    Heather
    Heather's Heart

    Reply
  15. Ms. T says

    February 11, 2012 at 1:57 am

    I love this! I can definitely use this to build vocabulary for all of my students. Thanks!

    Second Grade Math Maniac

    Reply
  16. Jen Sykes (Hello Mrs. Sykes) says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:32 am

    Ooooooo! Great find! Thanks for sharing this resource with us! I'll be using it with my 2nd graders next week.

    Jen
    Hello Mrs Sykes

    Reply
  17. Mrs. Nunley says

    February 11, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Great resource!! Thanks for sharing! I love your students' drawings…especially the one for unreasonable!
    -Megan

    First Grade Magic

    Reply

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