English Language Arts6-8
CNN 10: Word Wednesday Vocabulary
By Antoinette R.
This 10-minute packet from CNN 10's "Word Wednesday" segment focuses on vocabulary building for 8th graders. It introduces and defines three key terms: delineate, arry, and whimsical, using examples from the day's news stories.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a warm-up or a short, focused vocabulary lesson within a larger ELA block.
- Discussion Question: How does understanding the word 'delineate' help us better analyze news reports or historical accounts?
- For struggling readers, pre-teach the vocabulary words and provide sentence frames for practice.
- Advanced learners can research additional vocabulary from the CNN 10 transcript and create their own "Word Wednesday" segment.
- Estimated time: 10-15 minutes.
English Language Arts6-8
CNN 10: Word Wednesday Vocabulary
By Antoinette R.
This 10-minute packet from CNN 10's "Word Wednesday" segment focuses on vocabulary building for 8th graders. It introduces and defines three key terms: delineate, arry, and whimsical, using examples from the day's news stories.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a warm-up or a short, focused vocabulary lesson within a larger ELA block.
- Discussion Question: How does understanding the word 'delineate' help us better analyze news reports or historical accounts?
- For struggling readers, pre-teach the vocabulary words and provide sentence frames for practice.
- Advanced learners can research additional vocabulary from the CNN 10 transcript and create their own "Word Wednesday" segment.
- Estimated time: 10-15 minutes.