David’s New Friends
Robust Vocabulary
Unit 1 – Week 1
Words taken from Main Selection and Oral Vocabulary Cards
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Word Definition Synonym Antonym Gestures
different not the same unlike similar cross pointer fingers and move them apart
(MS) http://www.signingsavvy.com/search.php?search=differ
ent
groan a deep moan, cry cross arms across stomach like having a tummy ache
(MS) unhappy sound out,
excited thrilled or eager, bored alternately, hands roll toward the chest and back out
(MS) happy about thrilled,
something energized http://www.signingsavvy.com/search.php?search=EXCI
TE
whisper to talk very murmer gently moving fingers in front of the mouth
(MS) softly sigh http://www.signingsavvy.com/search.php?search=whisp
er
carefully to take your cautiously carelessly fingers of both hands form a „V‟ . Cross hands and
(MS) time and think move them slightly forward and then back toward
about what chest. Like… being careful with scissors.
you are doing
http://www.signingsavvy.com/search.php?search=carefu
lly
Day 1:
Write words on Word Wizard chart. Reread aloud the parts of story containing the
vocabulary word. Use the definitions above to reiterate what each word means.
Word Wizard Chart: Show the students the Word Wizard Chart. Say each word on the
chart. Students repeat the word after you. Give an example and gesture for each word. Let
them know that they will be learning about these words throughout the week. You will
record a tally mark on the chart when you hear students correctly using a vocabulary word.
Word Associations: After presenting explanations for each vocabulary word, ask students
to associate one of their new words or phrase.
Turn and tell your partner….
Which word goes with comparing a tree and a flower? (different) Why?
Which word goes with how we tell a secret? Why? (whisper)
Which word goes with a noise you make when getting bad news? Why?
(groan)
Which word goes with taking your time when working? Why? (carefully)
Which word goes with how you feel at Christmas? Why? (excited)
Day 2:
Making Choices Point to the word groan on the chart. Say: If what I say describes when
you’d make a groan, cross arms across stomach like having a tummy ache.and say, “groan!” If
not, cross your arms over your chest.
- when your tooth begins to hurt
- at an Easter Egg hunt
- getting up early
- going a field trip
Point to the word different on the chart.
Say: If what I say describes different cross pointer fingers and move them apart
and say, “different!” If not, cross your arms over your chest.
- dogs and cats
- girls and boys
- Zack and Cody (TV show twins)
- the color of your right eye and your left eye
Point to the word carefully on the chart. Say: If what I say describes something you’d do
carefully, make scissors with your fingers, cross your hands and say “carefully!”. If not,
cross your arms over your chest.
- completing your classwork
- using fingerpaint
- sleeping
- cutting out a snowflake with scissors
Point to the word whisper on the chart. Say: If what I say describes whisper, gently
moving fingers in front of the mouth
and say, “whisper!” If not, cross your arms over your chest.
- cheering for your brother’s soccer team
- talking in a library
- talking at a Hannah Montana concert
- telling a secret
Point to the word excited on the chart.
Say: If what I say describes excited, alternately, hands roll toward the chest, and back
out and say, “excited!” If not, cross your arms over your chest.
- being chosen for a team
- watching a movie about golf
- solving a difficult math problem
- winning an award at school
Questioning, Reasons, and Examples: students turn and talk with a partner.
*You hear that you’ve won first place in an art contest? What word describes
how you felt? Why? (excited)
*You ate too much spaghetti. What word describes the noise you made?
Why? (groan)
*You talk to a friend in math class. What word describes what you used?
Why? (whisper)
*A glass has broken in the kitchen where you’re standing. What word
describes how you’ll behave now? Why? (carefully)
*Your hand and your foot. What word describes them? Why? (different)
Day 3
Word Wizard Chart:
Say each word on the chart. Students repeat the word after you. Review the
student friendly definitions for each word.
Relating Words:
Have students turn and talk with a partner.
You tip toe down a path where you see a deer. Is this an example of whisper
or carefully? (carefully) Why?
You make a sound when you realized you missed a friend’s birthday party.
Would you make a groan or a whisper? (groan) Why?
You get your first homerun hit. Would this be an example of excited or
different? (excited) Why?
You think being an astronaut would be an exciting job but your friend thinks
that being a teacher would be exciting. Would this thinking be an example
of different or excited? (different) Why?
Day 4: Vocabulary Graphic Organizers: Work on this the
first time as a whole class. Have students turn and talk to help
come up with the answers. Name words that have the same
meaning as the word you have chosen. Write these words in the
ovals. Then have students think of examples of what the word is.
This can be drawn freehand on the board. Students can also
draw this in their spiral notebooks. A 4 square would be another
great vocabulary organizer.
Day 5: Vocabulary Check: Words in Context
Name____________________________
carefully groan excited whisper different
When we go to my best friend’s house, I always get that
_________________ feeling. I love it there!
We are such good friends that we _______________ secrets to each other.
After dinner, we had a pie eating contest. I began to ____________________ to
myself! I was so full it hurt!
His mom said I should eat more ___________________ and slowly next time.
Going to my friends house is fun. Every time I go I have a
______________________ adventure than I did the time before!
Name____________________________
carefully groan excited whisper different
When we go to my best friend’s house, I always get that
_________________ feeling. I love it there!
We are such good friends that we _______________ secrets to each other.
After dinner, we had a pie eating contest. I began to ____________________ to
myself! I was so full it hurt!
His mom said I should eat more ___________________ and slowly next time.
Going to my friends house is fun. Every time I go I have a
______________________ adventure than I did the time before!