Word Bank Quiz

What is a Word Bank?

• • a written list of key subject-specific vocabulary words or phrases for students to draw from when they’re writing.

• A bank in which we deposit words instead of money

• A website where we can search for definitions online

• A place to store simple words you already know

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

•Word banks come in many forms and can include ------------ and -----------related to each vocabulary word.

(a)  

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Using a word bank can help with...

• Vocabulary Development

• Independent Learning

• Building confidence with new words

• Spelling Support

• Making Money

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Once you have finished writing the new word meaning you may choose to also add the following to your word bank...

• Synonyms

• Alternative Meanings

• Characteristics

• Emojis

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does writing the word in "your own words" mean?

• Writing the new word in your own handwriting

• Re-writing the definition in your own words

• Copying a definition found online

• Writing the word in an example sentence

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Why is it important to keep a word bank?

• Because subject-specific terminology can be difficult to remember

• Because it can help you save time looking for vocabulary when writing assignments

• Because subject-specific terminology can be hard to understand

• Because it is a great way to store new words learnt in class for review later

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A