Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Vocab Videos

As promised, www.vocabvideos.com contains a plethora of short videos designed to help students learn new SAT words. You do need either a student or educator subscription but there are a few featured videos on the home page to get you started.

SAT Word of the Day: Eloquent


Eloquent: (adj) able to express one's ideas and opinions well, especially to influence others

Synonym: articulate
Antonym: mumbling
Sentence: The candidate was an eloquent speaker so many people voted for her.   

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Reading Rockets Podcast

The Reading Rockets site has a multitude of free podcasts for educators about topics such as vocabulary, classroom management, and English language learners. The podcasts are typically less than five minutes long and feature actual educators and classrooms. "
                                     

SAT Word of the Day: Headstrong


Headstrong: (adj) very determined to get what one wants, even when others advise against it

Synonym: willful
Antonym: cautious
Sentence: We told him it was dangerous, but he was headstrong and did it anyway. 

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Monday, October 29, 2012

High School Vocabulary Tests

Granted, www.vocabtest.com/highschool doesn't have the most technical special effects, but the value lies in the ease in which students can practice vocabulary at the appropriate grade level. The user can choose from a variety of different modes such as reverse definitions, synonyms, and stress marks.


SAT Word of the Day: Immerse


Immerse: (v) to become completely involved in an activity; to cover in liquid

Synonym: engross
Antonym: bore
Sentence: The speaker was so engaging that I immersed my full mind in what he was saying. 

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Free Fridays: Trash to Treasure


This FREE Trash to Treasure product is just what I needed in my quest to bring green ideas to my classroom. Thanks to Scipi for this product!

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

SAT Unit for Middle School Students


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SAT Word of the Day: Novice

Novice: (n) someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity. 

Synonym: apprentice
Antonym: expert
Sentence: The novice was training to be an electrician.   

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Reviewing Vocabulary with a Ball Toss Game

SAT Word of the Day: Obscure

Obscure: (adj) not well known and usually not very important

Synonym: vague
Antonym: obvious
Sentence: Her answer to the questions was obscure and I still had no idea what she was talking about. 

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The basic needs... books and food

How many of you bibliophiles feel the same way?

SAT Word of the Day: Morose

Morose: (adj) bad-tempered, depressed, and sad

Synonym: glum
Antonym: cheery
Sentence: After the teacher yelled at the class, the students felt morose.

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Monday, October 22, 2012

I'll admit it...

I'll admit that I've sometimes been guilty of telling a student to put a comma when it feels like it's time to take a breath.

SAT Word of the Day: Scrutinize

Scrutinize: (v) to examine someone or something very carefully

Synonym: inspect
Antonym: glance
Sentence: I thought I was under scrutiny when I met my boyfriend's family for the first time!  

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Look at us! The Lesson Cloud featured our product!

We are so excited every time we are featured on other blogs. The Lesson Cloud is an award-winning educational blog so this really is an honor for us!


Friday, October 19, 2012

FREE Fonts: Hello Fonts in One Bundle

I'm a sucker for fonts. Some might say I'm obsessed. No, really. I could download fonts all day long before I realize how much time I've spent searching for the coolest fonts around. Thanks to Jen Jones of Hello Literacy you can download a bundle of cute fonts for FREE! 
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SAT Word of the Day: Salutation



Salutation: (n) a formal greeting
Synonym: welcome
Antonym: farewell
Sentence: We always write salutations to say hello in our letters to the soldiers.  

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Vulgar Vocabulary

I wonder how many teachers have heard some "colorful" words in their classes...

SAT Word of the Day: Jubilant



Jubilant: (adj) extremely happy and pleased because of a success
Synonyms: proud, thrilled, ecstatic
Antonym: disappointed
Sentence: When the basketball player made the winning point, the crowd was jubilant

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Vocabulary Tree

The tree starts out bare, but by the end of the year it's full of all the words the students have added. 
Source: allsewnup.com via Karen on Pinterest

SAT Word of the Day: Flippant



Flippant: (adj) not being serious about something that other people think you should take seriously
Synonyms: frivolous, glib, dismissive
Antonym: serious
Sentence: The student was flippant about the test and decided to skip studying.    

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Boris Ate a Thesaurus

On my wish list! This book is GREAT for teaching synonyms! Lots of smiles and laughter...




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SAT Word of the Day: Wrath



Wrath: (n) anger and feelings of revenge
Synonyms: fury, outrage
Antonyms: patience, calmness
Sentence: After his father was killed by the mob, the son was filled with wrath and vowed revenge. 

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

FREE Positive Happy Notes

These FREE Positive Happy Notes are such a thoughtful and fun way to put a smile on your students' faces. And best of all... they're free to download thanks to Donna Glyn!

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Friday, October 12, 2012

So true...

Read any good books lately? I'm reading the prequel to one of my favorite series, The Kill Order, by James Dashner. I love it!






SAT Word of the Day: Adhere


Adhere: (v) to hold firmly to or stick to
Synonyms: glue, cling
Antonym: loosen
Sentence: I will always adhere to what I believe in, even if others don't agree.   

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

The Frayer Model

If you've never attacked vocabulary using the Frayer Model, you should. The non-examples force students to use their higher order thinking capabilities.

SAT Word of the Day: Aspire


Aspire: (v) to seek to accomplish a goal 
Synonyms: desire, hope
Antonym: detest
Sentence: She aspires to sing on Broadway one day. 

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

iPads

What are your favorite FREE apps to use in the classroom on the iPad? I really like MindSnack!

SAT Word of the Day: Deface


Deface: (v) to ruin the appearance of 
Synonyms: injure, violate
Antonyms: rebuild, protect
Sentence: The principal suspended the students for defacing the statue. 

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