Vocabulary: Escape from Vocabulary Island (Gr. 3-5)

Description

In this lesson, students will work in small groups to complete a story map and write a short story about an imaginary place called Vocabulary Island. Their stories must include teacher-selected vocabulary. Students will then program Dash to act out parts of the story that include vocabulary words, demonstrating an understanding of their usage and meaning.

Objectives

  • Properly pronounce and determine or clarify the precise meanings of vocabulary words
  • Fill in a story map integrating vocabulary words
  • Write a story about Dash's adventure on Vocabulary Island using selected vocabulary words
  • Program vocabulary words to demonstrate their meaning

Lesson Procedure

  • Class 1: Story Maps and Stories (30 minutes)
  • Class 2: Program Dash (60 minutes)


 

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Other Supplies

  • Story Map (1 per group)
  • Vocabulary Practice Sheet
  • Notebook paper
  • Pencils
  • Highlighters (1 per group)
  • Recycled materials (e.g., cardboard sheets and rolls, pipe cleaners, foam packing, sandpaper, etc.)
  • [Optional] access to Twitter and Instagram
  • Tablets - See Tablet Compatibility

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