Differentiating Vocabulary

Write a complete sentence that uses/joins the two words:

12

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Write a sentence, paragraph or a set of meaningful statements

that uses the four words:

5
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5, 6, 7 & 8
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 Differentiation (modification) - Teacher selects easier words for the first 4 (1-4) and more difficult/complex words for 5-8
Differentiation (modification) Students only complete the 1-4 activity
Differentiation (modification) Students are provided with a definition of the words
Differentiation (modification) Provide a picture to accompany the words

Differentiation (all) - Students select their own key words from the text. These could be unfamiliar words, challenging words, the
most important words, themes etc.
Differentiation (all) Students write a paragraph justifying which words are the most important and why

Differentiation (extension) Students compare and contrast words 1-4

Differentiation (extension) Students are to write a thesis/prediction using any number of words