Common Core Vocabulary Task Cards

Description

CCSS uses some very specific language in its ELA (English/Language Arts) testing. Learning and practicing the words for each grade can be done in a variety of ways to help it stick. I like these cards for painless practice! Do a few each day as a warm up activity; look them over before bed; take them in the car since they come with a book ring to keep them contained. Each set has 48 double-sided cards for 192 total practice questions, 2 book rings, and an answer key. Below are some sample questions from each grade level. ~ Sara

Grade 2: "Step" can mean which two of the following? A) to walk, B) a stair, C) to nap

Grade 3: The ___ of a container is the amount it will hold. A) area, B) capacity, C) perimeter

Grade 4: Which word describes drops on the outside of a glass on a hot summer day? A) condensation, B) evaporation, C) freezing

Grade 5: Sandra was exhausted after her soccer game; ___, she went to the family picnic. A) although, B) nevertheless, C) therefore

Grade 6: Match: 1) covert, 2) overt, 3) divert A) concealed/disguised, B) open/obvious, C) to send in a different direction

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.