Students also illustrate the word graphically and compose a sentence using the word correctly.
The plan is illustrated here using geography as the content area, but could be applied to multiple subjects and a variety of grade levels. Teacher-prepared worksheet containing a list of definitions taken directly from the dictionary that are related to the content subject and the page number where the word is found in the dictionary. Students first record their educated guess about the word and then open the dictionary to the designated page number to locate and record the word. Next, they illustrate the word and use the word in a sentence that demonstrates understanding of the term. In my geography class, we learned the major land and water masses on Earth.