Word Study and Vocabulary Strategies Guided Reading Lesson Plans

Introduce or review (test prep!) your students’ word comprehension skills with this engaging 10-day mini-unit designed to make vocabulary learning interactive and effective! Perfect for upper elementary or middle school classrooms, this resource dives into Greek and Latin roots, word work strategies, guided reading and word comprehension through a variety of vocabulary activities and vocabulary games.

What’s Included:

• Daily Lessons & Word Work: Explore prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin root words, dictionary and thesaurus skills, context clues, analogies, homophones, homonyms, homographs, synonyms, and antonyms through fun, hands-on activities, interactive notes, and creative projects.

• Vocabulary Activities & Games: Engage students with word work strategies like flashcards, sentence strip tasks, word art, creative writing and class sharing to reinforce understanding.

• Work Designed for Fun: Assignments (either classwork or homework) such as the “Make Your Own Word” Flip Book and creative writing tasks keep students motivated while reinforcing key concepts.

• Cumulative Test: Conclude the unit with a comprehensive Greek and Latin Roots Test (Day 11), complete with an answer key for easy grading or choose from different word part projects that include rubrics for assessment.

• Flexible Lesson Options:

  • Expand the Unit: Add more practice, vocabulary games, or activities to focus on specific Greek and Latin roots or word comprehension strategies.

  • Shorten the Unit: Focus only on Greek and Latin root words for a streamlined approach.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Interactive & Fun: From word work activities to group study games, students will love the variety of vocabulary strategies and tools included.

• Adaptable for Every Classroom: Flexible design makes it easy to fit your schedule. Homework tasks can also double as in-class or center work for classrooms with limited homework policies.

• Prep Made Simple: Print-and-go packets, curated video resources, and minimal setup required!

Teacher Prep Checklist:

• Print the “A Study of Words” packet for each student.

• Gather materials like sentence strips, index cards, and any required tech tools.

• Preview videos and websites from the Day-by-Day Plan.

With this word work and vocabulary strategies mini-unit, you’ll empower students to unlock the meaning of words, improve their comprehension, and build essential vocabulary skills through fun and interactive word work strategies. Watch their confidence grow as they master etymology and the wonderful world of words!