Act It Out – Vocabulary Building Activity
Aid students' vocabulary development by acting out the meaning of new or difficult words. Associating the word with body movements will help students successfully acquire new vocabulary. This reading extension activity is aligned to Common Core State Standards.
Updated on: November 13, 2012
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We Give Books
We Give Books
Visit We Give Books, a free online library of children's picture books. For every book read on the site, a brand-new book will be donated to a children's literacy campaign of your choosing. Read aloud to students or encourage them read independently, and you'll teach them to help others at the same time. Giving is as simple as reading!
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