### Year 6 English Lesson Plan: Vocabulary Development
#### Lesson Title: Expanding Our Words: Vocabulary Development
#### Grade Level: Year 6
#### Duration: 60 minutes
#### Objectives:
1. Students will identify and understand the meaning of new vocabulary words.
2. Students will use context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.
3. Students will demonstrate the correct usage of newly learned words in sentences.
4. Students will expand their personal vocabulary through reading and collaborative activities.
#### Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector or SMART Board
- PowerPoint presentation with vocabulary words
- Handouts with reading passages
- Index cards
- Vocabulary Journals
- Dictionaries or tablets with dictionary apps
#### Lesson Outline:
##### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Review:** Start by greeting students and briefly reviewing what they know about vocabulary and its importance.
2. **Objectives:** Clearly state the objectives of the lesson.
3. **Engagement Activity:** Begin with a quick brainstorming session asking students to name some of their favorite words and why they like them.
##### Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
1. **Introduction to New Vocabulary:**
- Present a list of 10 new vocabulary words using a PowerPoint presentation.
- For each word, provide the definition, part of speech, and an example sentence.
2. **Context Clues:**
- Explain and demonstrate how to use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words within a text.
##### Guided Practice (20 minutes)
1. **Reading Passage:**
- Provide a handout with a short reading passage containing the new vocabulary words.
- Read the passage aloud as a class.
2. **Context Clues Activity:**
- In pairs, students will underline the new vocabulary words in the passage and use context clues to infer their meanings.
- Each pair will share one word and its inferred meaning with the class.
##### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Vocabulary Journal:**
- Have students choose five new words from the lesson to add to their Vocabulary Journals.
- For each word, they should write the definition, part of speech, a sentence using the word, and a small illustration or visual clue.
##### Closure (5 minutes)
1. **Review and Reflect:** Review the new vocabulary words learned. Ask students to share their sentences or illustrations with the class.
2. **Exit Ticket:** Have students write one new word they learned today and a sentence using that word on an index card to submit as they leave.
##### Assessment:
- Formative assessment through observations during pair activities and class discussions.
- Review of students' Vocabulary Journals entries.
- Exit ticket to assess individual understanding and correct usage of vocabulary.
##### Homework:
- Students will read a short story or article and highlight any new vocabulary words they come across. They should use a dictionary to find the meanings and write sentences using each new word.
#### Differentiation:
- Provide additional support and modified reading passages for students who need it.
- Challenge advanced students by asking them to write a short paragraph using all 10 new vocabulary words.
### Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved for future lessons on vocabulary development. Consider student engagement, understanding, and the effectiveness of the activities.