Write a creative story which explains an abstract concept word This activity works best at the beginning of the class period. It gets the student in the learning mode. Student makes a 3 x 5 notecard with the word on one side and the definition in the student's own words on the back side. The example is briefly explained on the back side. Cards are kept in alphabetical order in a metal recipe box belonging to each child.
Teacher leads discussion following the first two activities are completed.
Teacher pronounces the vocabulary word and asks for a volunteer to read the dictionary definition to the class, then asks someone else to volunteer to explain what the definition actually means. Then, she asks for examples of the meaning. This is all done with the whole class. On friday of each week, each student gets out one sheet of paper, places one of the five words for that week on the top of the paper. A few students will volunteer to read their stories in front of the class.