ALEX Learning Activity Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ELA2021] (6) 28 :

28. Discover word meanings through active listening in various contexts.

Examples: classroom discussion, oral presentations, digital formats

[ELA2021] (6) 27 :

27. Discover word meanings by analyzing word parts, examining connotation and denotation, or using print or digital reference tools.

Students will show comprehension of key vocabulary by playing a digital learning game on Gimkit. This is a review of the 11 vocabulary terms from Welcome to the Underworld in a paired reading with Chapter 18 of The Lightning Thief. 

This resource was created in partnership with Dothan City Schools.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ELA2021] (6) 27 :

27. Discover word meanings by analyzing word parts, examining connotation and denotation, or using print or digital reference tools.

[ELA2021] (6) 28 :

28. Discover word meanings through active listening in various contexts.

Examples: classroom discussion, oral presentations, digital formats

This activity is intended to be completed individually using Edpuzzle. Edpuzzle requires the teacher to set up an account but it is free. Students will watch a short video montage of The Princess Bride. Students are asked to define the word and to write a story using the word. 

This resource was created as part of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.