In this lesson, students are asked to analyze various Shakespearean and contemporary puns and how particular words make these puns possible. They will use the Visual Thesaurus to examine the subjects of this wordplay and to help them create original puns in small groups.  Continue reading...

In this lesson, students are introduced to the basic functions of the Visual Thesaurus by comparing and contrasting the use of a traditional dictionary and the use of the Visual Thesaurus to explore a word's meaning.  Continue reading...

After completing this lesson, students will have a better understanding of some common words, including an understanding that simple words may have multiple meanings. Students also learn of the value of using a thesaurus as part of their writing process. By learning more of the options for word choice, students can better express themselves.  Continue reading...

Students explore color terms and related meanings and metaphors in cultural and literary contexts.  Continue reading...

Students expand their knowledge and understanding of scientific language and categorization as related to commonly known plants and animals.  Continue reading...

Students explore and understand the use of transition words in context and write their own persuasive essay using transition words.  Continue reading...

Students gain experience writing, choosing appropriate language, and understanding parts of speech. Students learn that words have multiple functions when used in different contexts. Through these exercises, students gain practice in writing, and learn how word choice can affect both meaning and intent.  Continue reading...