03/05/2026
Vocabulary Word Study Lesson for my 10 year old !
Hello everyone ! It’s been a while since I last shared, so here’s a peek into a recent vocabulary word study lesson!
Part I - Words to replace “walk”!
Using a “walk spectrum” (ambled → wandered → plodded → trudged), L explored how different words reflect feelings, energy levels, and intent. He then tried to craft his own sentences linking the vocabulary
Part II - Playing with vocabulary
Instead of drilling vocabulary, I challenged him to create a nonsense story using the new words. He wrote it in perspective of an ant.
I feel that by listing meanings, it is rather hard for students to comprehend how to apply in stories.
But by putting them into a story (even a silly one!), this helps students to understand how words actually work.