Crypt-O-Words Jr.
Grades: 2-5
Critical Thinking, Language Arts
View Sample Pages Grades: 2-5
Critical Thinking, Language Arts
Crypt-O-Words Jr.
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$14.99
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13001BBP
Description and Features
"Caught, not Taught" vocabulary through thinking activities.
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Engaging Vocabulary and Critical Thinking Resource!This book has been such a fantastic addition to my ELA curriculum this year. I have a combined 4th and 5th grade ELA class of all gifted learners. Planning can be quite a challenge, but this book has been a lifesaver!
The vocabulary is just right for them. In most cases, they have not yet encountered the words in everyday life, but they are relevant enough to easily incorporate them into their daily vocabulary. In fact, they love the challenge of using crypt-o-words in the classroom and at home. I often hear stories of how they "wow" their families with the words.
The activities are highly engaging. I allow students to work with their classmates to solve the puzzles. I don't mind giving hints when necessary because I always remind them that the real purpose of the activity is to learn the crypt-o-word. We do one new word per week, with the two-page activity taking about 30 minutes to complete. Now that we have learned ten new words, the students want to create a quiz with them. Student-driven learning at its best!
My favorite thing about this book is the students' excitement for learning each new word in this fun, interesting way. This week, one of my students asked if he could take an extra crypt-o-word paper home to his older sister because he thought she would really enjoy doing it!Posted on
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Definitely a game changer when wanting to enhance your student's vocabulary!It's hard to find materials that help students learn meaningful vocabulary words without boring them with worksheets and unnecessary repetition. This book is filled with fun and engaging activities that challenge the students to explore different ways to enhance their vocabulary. It is filled with famous quotes, science, history analogies..........No two activities are the same. Definitely a game changer for any teacher wanting to advance their students learning. My students love this book!
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Improves vocabulary and critical thinking at the same timeEach lesson is divided into two to six sections. Students can complete one or more sections per day. Every lesson uses different types of activities. The Crypt-O-Word books don't cover enough vocabulary words to serve as your sole vocabulary program for a year, but they do double duty by working on vocabulary words and critical thinking at the same time. Children who enjoy solving word and letter puzzles should enjoy them.
There are quite a few code puzzles, and few of them are alike. Some activities use synonyms, antonyms, or analogies. Many activities, especially in the book for grades four through seven, require students to apply critical thinking skills. The book for younger students includes simpler activities, including a few that require drawing, such as 'Draw a scene that illustrates the word'.Posted on