Vocabulary Quilt

Description:  A Vocabulary Quilt is a very versatile tool for teachers to use in the classroom.  It can be used for any subject area, as well as in any grade level.  Teachers can use a Vocabulary Quilt to post spelling or vocabulary words in the room, or students can maintain their own copies kept at their desks.

 

Step by Step

  • Create a grid with 25 squares.
  • Program the squares with the letters of the alphabet (X & Y can be in the same square).
  • Generally the focus of the vocabulary quilt is determined by the unit of study.
  • While reading the text, find key words that begin with each letter of the alphabet.  Insert each word in the appropriate quilt square.
  • The Vocabulary Quilt can be used for any length of time, weekly, monthly or per unit of study.

Vocabulary Quilt Template-

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/sites/default/files/asset/file/vocabulary-quilt-graphic-organizer.pdf