In this lesson, students use the Visual Thesaurus to explore the pronunciation and meaning of several key vocabulary words in Macbeth. They then examine how Shakespeare uses these vocabulary words to enhance the text through the sound devices of alliteration and assonance.
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Lesson PlansPut the VT to work in your classroomIntroducing Students to Literary Nonfiction February 26, 2013
This lesson introduces students to the genre of literary nonfiction and has them analyze the literary elements of a cell description in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
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Science Words with Multiple Meanings January 9, 2013
How can the Visual Thesaurus help students learn some interesting and polysemous science words?
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Getting Down to Business: Formal vs. Informal Vocabulary October 23, 2012
How can students use the Visual Thesaurus to choose the appropriate words for business communication?
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Concept-Mapping the Key Terms of the Bill of Rights September 14, 2012
How can students use VocabGrabber and a graphic organizer to help them evaluate the meaning and impact of key concepts in the Bill of Rights?
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Taking Apart the Top 25 Social Studies -Ism's August 14, 2012
How can students define important Social Studies doctrines and identify these ism's in action throughout history and current events?
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Tackling Text Complexity through Annotation June 25, 2012
What vocabulary and reading strategies can students use in analyzing literary nonfiction?
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