Games/vocabulary Pages This Blog Linked From Here Useful links Games/vocabulary (Click on the text) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Email ThisBlogThis! No comments: Post a Comment Home Brain Teasers Instructions: Choose the puzzles to add to your worksheet (top area). Be sure to explore the different tabs for different types of brain teasers and riddles. Then add your options (bottom area) and press the 'Build my worksheet' button. If you have a favorite riddle that is not in our list, feel free to add it using the 'add my own' link below. If you have questions, check out the FAQ's tab, or leave your suggestions in the comments box at the bottom of the page. Tips: Use the print preview function on the print prompt to see how the riddles will fit on the printed page.
Vocabulary placement test - beginners Recently we have published a placement test based mostly on grammar. Some of our readers commented that a vocabulary placement test might be useful too. That was why we have tried to create a test which would show you how many words you know. A part of the test is partly based upon the test by Paul Nation, however the first part is completely original. This test is for beginners and elementary students of English. Vocabulary placement test – beginners The following test contains 60 items. If you want to do the test in a full-screen mode click over here for the HTML5 version: Placement test vocabulary HTML5 If you want to do the test on your computer and you prefer flash, click on the button below: Placement test vocabulary flash If your score is close to 2,000 it is clear that you know more words. Vocabulary placement test – share If you have a website where you would like to share this test, you can embed it there by placing the following code into it: Vocabulary placement test – comments
10 Do's and Don'ts for Effective Vocabulary Instruction l Dr. Kimberly's Literacy Blog We know that there is a strong relationship between vocabulary and reading comprehension. Systematic vocabulary instruction must be an integral component of a K-12 comprehensive instructional framework While there is no one correct way to teach vocabulary, common characteristics of effective vocabulary instruction have been documented in many professional journals and books. And yet, recent NAEP results for vocabulary reveal no significant change in vocabulary scores for 4th- and 8th-grade students from 2009 to 2011. In short, we still have a long way to go to improve vocabulary instruction and student word learning. Effective vocabulary instruction across grade levels and content areas is key. {12 Days of Literacy} Tool 11: Infographic: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Effective Vocabulary Instruction You can copy this infographic or download a PDF by clicking on the tag below the infographic. I have a new K-12 #blendedvocabulary book coming out coauthored with Dr. Like this post? Kimberly
Food, Drinks ESL Interactive Vocabulary Board Game Practice Food and Drinks Vocabulary with this ESL Vocabulary and Grammar Interactive Pirate Waters Board Game for Beginners (hamburger, hot dog, orange juice, coffee etc.) . ESL Learners and Teachers can use it to review English vocabulary and grammar or simply practice these words. There are images and in some cases audio in these types of games. Please note that if you want to stop hearing the introductory audio repeating, simply click the start button. Games are great for motivating students to learn.
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45 ways to avoid using the word 'very' Writers Write is your one-stop resource for writers. Use these 45 ways to avoid using the word ‘very’ to improve your writing. Good writers avoid peppering their writing with qualifiers like ‘very’ and ‘really’. They are known as padding or filler words and generally add little to your writing. According to Collins Dictionary: ‘Padding is unnecessary words or information used to make a piece of writing or a speech longer. Adding modifiers, qualifiers, and unnecessary adverbs and adjectives, weakens your writing. This post gives you 45 ways to avoid using the padding word ‘very’. Three Telling Quotes About ‘Very’ “Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. If you enjoyed this, you will love: Top Tip: If you want to learn how to write a book, sign up for our online course. by Amanda Patterson © Amanda Patterson
Synonyms for words commonly used in student's writing Amazing- incredible, unbelievable, improbable, fabulous, wonderful, fantastic, astonishing, astounding, extraordinary Anger- enrage, infuriate, arouse, nettle, exasperate, inflame, madden Angry- mad, furious, enraged, excited, wrathful, indignant, exasperated, aroused, inflamed Answer- reply, respond, retort, acknowledge Ask- question, inquire of, seek information from, put a question to, demand, request, expect, inquire, query, interrogate, examine, quiz Awful- dreadful, terrible, abominable, bad, poor, unpleasant Beautiful - pretty, lovely, handsome, attractive, gorgeous, dazzling, splendid, magnificent, comely, fair, ravishing, graceful, elegant, fine, exquisite, aesthetic, pleasing, shapely, delicate, stunning, glorious, heavenly, resplendent, radiant, glowing, blooming, sparkling Begin - start, open, launch, initiate, commence, inaugurate, originate Brave - courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, plucky, daring, heroic, valorous, audacious, bold, gallant, valiant, doughty, mettlesome