DEVELOPVocabulary Lesson

DEVELOPI can increase my I can increase my vocabulary knowledge and vocabulary knowledge and usage.usage.

DEVELOPWhat does it mean?What does it mean?

Have you ever used it?Have you ever used it?

Will you ever use it?Will you ever use it?

Why is it an important word to learn?Why is it an important word to learn?

Examples:The story starts off a little slow, but as the plot continues to develop, it becomes completely captivating.

I need to develop the main character of my story a little bit more.

Mrs. Becerra developed lessons for Pre-School and Kindergarten at RVCV.

Dictionary Definition

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ExplainExplain

ElaborateElaborate

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Video & Picture Examples

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_IlJJQGz6A

Let’s develop this story!

Silly Song/Poem

Develop and elaborate;Develop and elaborate;

Make your writing really great!Make your writing really great!

Our Own Definitions

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ElaborateElaborate

To get better at To get better at something (specific something (specific skill)skill)

ElaborateElaborate

Expand in detailExpand in detail

ExplainExplain

Deepen and enrichDeepen and enrich

Mrs. Becerra’s definitions are

behind the smiley face.

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SynonymsSynonyms::

ExplainExplain

Put more detailPut more detail

ElaborateElaborate

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AntonymsAntonyms: :

DecreaseDecrease

Not developNot develop

No / less detailNo / less detail

Not explainingNot explaining

Partner Talk

DiscussDiscuss

DefineDefine

ExamplesExamples

Synonym (same or nearly the same meaning)Synonym (same or nearly the same meaning)

Antonym (opposite meaning)Antonym (opposite meaning)

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