Vocabulary is the collection of words we use to read, write, and communicate ideas. In Grade 6, students expand their vocabulary by learning new words, exploring word origins, and using them in context. Through inquiry learning, they ask questions about meaning, experiment with synonyms and antonyms, and connect words to real-life situations. Instead of only memorizing lists, they apply new vocabulary in stories, debates, and projects. By building language power, Vocabulary becomes more than definitions, it becomes a tool for thinking, expressing, and understanding the world.
🟢 Starter
- Write three new words you learned this week.
- Share one sentence using the word “curious.”
- Write two antonyms for “happy.”
- Create a list of five action verbs.
- Write one question about a word you don’t know.
- Circle adjectives in a short sentence.
- Write three synonyms for “big.”
- Share one diary entry with a new word.
- Write two sentences using the word “adventure.”
- Draw a symbol that represents words.
- Write three examples of compound words.
- Share one word you find difficult to spell.
- Write a slogan with the word “learn.”
- Write three sentences about your favorite activity using new words.
- Write one way vocabulary helps in school.
- Make a list of five words about emotions.
- Write three examples of words borrowed from other languages.
- Share one word that describes yourself.
- Write a short definition for “teamwork.”
- Write one sentence about why words matter.
🟡 Practice
- Write a paragraph using five new vocabulary words.
- Compare synonyms and antonyms of “strong.”
- Create a poster with ten academic words.
- Write three strategies to learn new words.
- Research the origin of five English words.
- Write a diary entry using descriptive vocabulary.
- Create a quiz with ten vocabulary questions.
- Write about how vocabulary improves communication.
- Compare formal and informal word choices.
- Write three sentences using context clues.
- Create a chart of prefixes and suffixes.
- Write about how new words appear in technology.
- Research five Latin or Greek roots.
- Write a story using ten vocabulary words.
- Create a crossword puzzle of key words.
- Write about why word choice matters in essays.
- Compare vocabulary in fiction and nonfiction.
- Write three ways to practice vocabulary daily.
- Create a dialogue using advanced vocabulary.
- Write a reflection about learning new words.
🔴 Challenge
- Write an essay on why vocabulary is important for success.
- Debate whether reading or conversation grows vocabulary faster.
- Research how dictionaries are made.
- Write a persuasive speech using strong vocabulary.
- Create a multimedia project about word origins.
- Research how vocabulary affects test performance.
- Write a report on how vocabulary builds identity.
- Compare English vocabulary with another language.
- Write a diary entry from the perspective of a dictionary.
- Research how Shakespeare added new words.
- Create a campaign to promote word learning.
- Write about the role of academic vocabulary in science.
- Debate whether slang should be accepted in school.
- Research how vocabulary changes with culture.
- Write a story where unusual words change the plot.
- Create a vocabulary journal with 20 new words.
- Write about how vocabulary helps in public speaking.
- Research how vocabulary influences reading comprehension.
- Write a reflection about your personal word growth.
- Propose three new activities to build stronger vocabulary.