Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to effectively use tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 vocabulary to extend and elaborate your ideas.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, colored pencils, dictionary (online or physical), and your thinking cap!

Prep: Make sure you have a comfortable workspace with good lighting and minimal distractions.

Activities

1. Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt: Look for and write down 5 new words from a book or article you read today.

2. Word Art: Choose one of your new words and create a colorful drawing that represents its meaning.

3. Story Time: Write a short story using at least 3 of your new vocabulary words in a creative way.

Talking Points

• Words are like magic! They help us share our thoughts and feelings. Can you tell me a word you really like?
• There are different kinds of words. Some are simple like "dog" (tier 1), some are more interesting like "puzzled" (tier 2), and some are super special like "photosynthesis" (tier 3). Can you think of a word that is new to you?
• When we use new words in our writing or speaking, it makes our stories more exciting and helps others understand us better. Can you tell me a story using one of your new words?
• It's like building with blocks! Tier 1 words are like the basic blocks, tier 2 words are like the colorful blocks, and tier 3 words are like the shiny, special blocks. Can you build me a sentence using all three types of words?