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Kite Fest
Domain-specific Vocabulary Unit | Lesson 1 of 1
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Kite Fest

Domain-specific Vocabulary Unit | Lesson 1 of 1
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DISCUSS:
If you could design and build a kite, what would yours look like?
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DISCUSS:
Do you think YOU could build a kite after reading this? What do you
notice about Zuri’s instructions on how to build a kite?
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DISCUSS:
Now that we know the exact name of each part on a kite, how can we
change Zuri’s first 2 instructions? What suggestions would you give her?
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Get your supplies.
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In today’s lesson, you’ll need someone to share ideas with. This could
be a partner, or someone you sit near. When everyone knows who
their talk partner is, move on to the next step.
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Point to number 3. Let’s read the sentence together.
Make a confused face when you hear the word “pieces!”
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Discuss with your partner: Watch this video and decide what
vocabulary word you could use instead of pieces. Hint: Use your
diagram to help you find the right word.
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Cross out the word “pieces” in the first version of the sentence.
Fill in the correct vocabulary word in the blank.
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Point to number 4. Let’s read the sentence together.
Make a confused face each time you hear the word “piece!”
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Discuss with your partner: Watch this video and decide what
vocabulary words you could use instead of piece. Hint: You can
use your diagram to help you find the right word.
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Cross out the word “piece” in the first version of the sentence.
There are 2. Fill in the correct vocabulary words in the blank.
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Point to number 5. Let’s read the sentence together.
Make a confused face each time you hear the word “piece!”
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Discuss with your partner: Watch this video and decide what
vocabulary word you could use instead of piece.
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Cross out the word “piece” in the first version of the sentence.
There are 2. Write your sentence on the lines below.
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Point to number 6. Notice how this time there is no sentence
with the word “piece.”
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Discuss with your partner: Watch this video for the last step.
How would you write a sentence describing this step?
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Write your sentence on the lines below.
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Click the arrow when you’re ready to move on.
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Grades 4-5

Domain Specific Vocabulary

Domain-specific Vocabulary

Students will...

Print Prep
  • learn the importance of using domain specific vocabulary in their writing.

  • add specific vocabulary to sentences about kite building.

  • use vocabulary words to add more clarity to their writing and help their readers feel like experts.
Number of students:
Build a Kite worksheet 30 copies
Kite Diagram worksheet 30 copies
Prep Instructions
  • Students will use the diagram as a kite vocabulary word bank.

  • We suggest students work in pairs. Homeschool students can work on their own.

Grades 4-5

Domain Specific Vocabulary

Domain-specific Vocabulary

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Writing

Partner Activity

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