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Grade 4, Writing Benchmark F: Continue to develop expanded (rich and varied) writing vocabulary in all content areas (COS 19-20/ SAT 10/ ADAW) Incorporate new vocabulary as a part of daily written language Engage in word study activities Examples: synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, multiple meaning words, concept mapping webbing, analogies

Lesson Plans: Acquiring New Vocabulary Through Book Discussion Groups This lesson explores various ways in which you can foster students' vocabulary skills through direct instruction and small-group discussions. Let's Hunt for Vivid Vocabulary This activity will be used to encourage students to focus on using and enriched vocabulary. During an oral reading of the book , A Bad Case Of Stripes, the students will search and identify various nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, dialogue tags, and transition words. More Vivid Word Choices-Said Is Dead The students will expand their vocabulary and learn synonyms for overused words. By using the story Chicken Little by Stephen Kellogg, students will see how an acclaimed author uses many different words for "said." Teaching Vocabulary With Francie Alexander Scholastic’s Reading Resources Network is putting the focus on vocabulary. Here, you'll find activities and resources to use in your classroom, a model lesson on video, and an online development session for vocabulary instruction. Word Splash A national language arts standards-based program for grades 3-4 developed by Scholastic Inc. You'll find everything you need in these four fun, dynamic and easy-to-use lessons that help students build vocabulary, recognize parts of speech, and practice their writing skills. Delicious, Tasty, Yummy: Enriching Writing with Adjectives and Synonyms This lesson teaches students what adjectives are and then uses a webbing strategy to help them develop lists of adjectives and their synonyms. Students' vocabulary is expanded and their writing is enriched when they are encouraged to use a variety of adjectives so that readers can "see, taste, and feel" what they write.

Resources: Vocabulary Pinball: Learn new vocabulary while playing this fun game. Online Vocabulary Games: Vocabulary games for all grade levels Alan Cooper's Homonym List: A complete list of homonyms for reference AmeriSpeak: Expressions of our American ancestors Merriam Webster Online : Excellent online word game Bingo Lingo: Play Bingo Lingo and help your students learn about the roots of words. WordCentral.com: This site offers interactive games in addition to a student dictionary and Daily Buzzword. QuizHub: Online SAT vocabulary quizzes
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