3rd Grade Academic Vocabulary: Daily activities to boost academic language

Limited vocabulary, especially academic vocabulary, can be a huge barrier to student success in third grade. In just 10 minutes per day, you can effectively build your 3rd graders’ academic language skills with vocabulary activities that focus on building a strong foundation word knowledge. These simple, targeted vocabulary activities focus on Tier 2 vocabulary to help transition students from basic word recognition to application. QUICK, EFFECTIVE DAILY PRACTICE DESIGNED WITH MASTERY IN MIND When used as a daily warm-up, it gives your students a chance to discuss and utilize academic language through the research-based format identified by Marzano and colleagues. DIG DEEP INTO COMMONLY USED (AND ASSESSED) ACADEMIC VOCABULARY This bundle includes 36 purposefully selected vocabulary words commonly seen on third grade assessments and academic tasks, and daily practice scaffolds from identification to application and analysis as students build a deeper understanding. Perfect for classroom