English 5th Grade A-L Vocabulary Cards and Word Walls - Teacher Notes - Definitions

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English 5th grade A–L math vocabulary cards and word walls provide a structured set of alphabetized learning supports aligned to Common Core and Utah curriculum standards (August 2010). Each card includes multiple sections for spelling/pronunciation, teacher-ready graphic modeling, and classroom Word Wall use with definitions. The materials target diverse learners, including ELL, gifted and talented, special education, and regular education students, and include bibliography sources for definitions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages107

Reading Time4 h 30 min

AccessFree to download

Important Notes for Teachers

Card layout (Sections 1-3)

Definition Sources Bibliography

Example vocabulary entries

English 5th Grade A-L Vocabulary Cards and Word Walls Revised: 11/18/14 Important Notes for Teachers: 􀁸 The vocabulary cards in this file match the Common Core, the math curriculum adopted by the Utah State Board of Education, August 2010. 􀁸 The cards are arranged alphabetically. 􀁸 Each card has three sections. o Section 1 is only the word. This is to be used as a visual aid in spelling and pronunciation. It is also used when students are writing their own “kid-friendly” definition and drawing their own graphic. o Section 2 has the word and a graphic. This graphic is available to be used as a model by the teacher. o Section 3 has the word, a graphic, and a definition. This is to be used for the Word Wall in the classroom. For more information on using a Word Wall for Daily Review – see “Vocabulary – Word Wall Ideas”on this website. 􀁸 These cards are designed to help all students with math content vocabulary, including ELL, Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and Regular Education students. For possible additions or corrections to the vocabulary cards, please contact the Granite School District Math Department at 385-646-4239. Bibliography of Definition Sources: Algebra to Go, Great Source, 2000. ISBN: 0-669-46151-8 Math on Call, Great Source, 2004. ISBN-13: 978-0-669-50819-2 Math at Hand, Great Source, 1999. ISBN: 0-669-46922 Math to Know, Great Source, 2000. ISBN: 0-669-47153-4 Illustrated Dictionary of Math, Usborne Publishing Ltd., 2003. ISBN: 0-7945-0662-3 Math Dictionary, Eula Ewing Monroe, Boyds Mills Press, 2006. ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-413-6 Oxfod Illustrated Math Dictionary, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-19-407128-4 Student Reference Books, Everyday Mathematics, 2007. Houghton-Mifflin eGlossary, [http://www.eduplace.com](http://www.eduplace.com) Interactive Math Dictionary, [http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/](http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/) acute triangle acute triangle acute triangle A triangle with no angle measuring 90º or more. addend addend 33 + 4.7 + 0.9 = 38.6 addends addend 33 + 4.7 + 0.9 = 38.6 Any number being added. addends Additive Identity Property of 0 Additive Identity | | | | | --- | --- | --- | Property of 0 4 + 0 = 4 Additive Identity Property of 0 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | Adding zero to a number gives a sum identical to the given number. 4 + 0 = 4 algorithm algorithm Partial Product Example 555 × 7 35 Step 1: Multiply the ones. 350 Step 2: Multiply the tens. 3500 Step 3: Multiply the hundreds. 3885 Step 4: Add the partial products. algorithm Partial Product Example 555 × 7 35 Step 1: Multiply the ones. 350 Step 2: Multiply the tens. 3500 Step 3: Multiply the hundreds. 3885 Step 4: Add the partial products. Step-by-step method for computing. area area 2 rows of 5 = 10 square units or 2 × 5 = 10 square units | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | area 2 rows of 5 = 10 square units or 2 × 5 = 10 square units | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | The measure, in square units, of the interior region of a two-dimensional figure or the surface of a three-dimensional figure. area model area 9 model 20 + 8 | 9 × 20 = 180 | 9 × 8 = 72 | | --- | --- | 9 × 28 = (9 × 20) + (9 × 8) = 252 area model 9 20 + 8 | 9 × 20 = 180 | 9 × 8 = 72 | | --- | --- | 9 × 28 = (9 × 20) + (9 × 8) = 252 A model of multiplication that shows each place value product. array array 3 rows of 4 or 3 × 4 array 3 rows of 4 or 3 × 4 An arrangement of objects in equal rows. Associative Property of Addition | Associative | (5 + 7) + 3 = 5 + (7 + 3) | | --- | --- | | Property | 12 + 3 = 5 + 10 | | of Addition | 15 = 15 | Associative Property of Addition (5 + 7) + 3 = 5 + (7 + 3) 12 + 3 = 5 + 10 15 = 15 The sum stays the same when the grouping of addends is changed.(a + b) + c = a + (b + c),

FAQs

How are the vocabulary cards organized in this file?

The cards are arranged alphabetically and each card follows a consistent layout across three sections.

What is included in Section 1 of each vocabulary card?

Section 1 contains only the word, intended for visual support in spelling and pronunciation and for student-created kid-friendly definitions and graphics.

How is Section 3 used in the classroom?

Section 3 includes the word, a graphic, and a definition, and is designed to support the Word Wall for daily classroom review.

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