This hands-on activity helps students build vocabulary through active participation instead of worksheets alone. Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, partner work, or review before assessments.

✏️ What’s Included:

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  Vocabulary word cards
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  Definition cards
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  Matching activity format
  
  
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  Print-and-go setup
  
  

Words Included:

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  Absorb, Anchor, Brush, Bud, Center, Core, Factory, Hive, Sapling, Trunk
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Definitions are written in student-friendly language to support comprehension and independent practice.

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🎯 Skills Targeted:

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  Vocabulary development
  
  
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  Reading comprehension
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  Word-to-definition matching
  
  
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  Academic language
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  Critical thinking (especially for words with multiple meanings)
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  Oral language discussion
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💡 How to Use:

• Literacy centers
• Small group instruction
• Partner matching game
• Scoot activity
• Assessment review
• Early finisher task
• Intervention support

Students can:

• ✔️ Match words to definitions
  
  
• ✔️ Identify multiple meanings for words like Trunk (car, elephant, tree, or box) , Center (middle or meeting place) , and Anchor (boat weight or firm hold).
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• ✔️ Play memory-style games
• ✔️ Work collaboratively
• ✔️ Explain their thinking

❤️ Why Teachers Love It:

• ✔️ Low prep
• ✔️ Engaging alternative to worksheets
• ✔️ Encourages discussion
• ✔️ Reinforces meaning through repetition
• ✔️ Great for upper elementary classrooms

This matching game is a simple yet effective way to reinforce Wordly Wise Lesson 5 vocabulary while keeping students actively involved in their learning.