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Chapter 8 Activities We recommend printing a copy of the directions for each activity before proceeding to the designated websites. Activity A Use the Web browser to find five words with interesting etymologies in your content area. Do you find that knowing something about a word's history makes it easier to remember the meaning of the word? If you have difficulty locating a good Website for this activity, David Wilton?s site is both informative and interesting http://www.wordorigins.org/. Activity B Visit http://www.armoredpenguin.com and use their free program to create a puzzle or word game that could be used to reinforce new vocabulary for grades 7-12.
PDF: Verbal and Visual Word Association Strategy
Article: Butcher & Ramirez, 2007
Article: Cunningham, 2007
Text Selection: The Uses and Misuses of Alcohol
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