Using a dictionary + school vocabulary

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⚠️ This material is an adapted activity with questions (it is not a complete theoretical workbook on the topic).

Number of questions in the activity:
5 adapted activities + complete answer key, involving dictionary use, alphabetical order, word identification, image–word association, and building school vocabulary in English.

Target Audience:
Students in Middle School, High School, Youth and Adult Education (EJA), and Specialized Educational Support (AEE).
Especially recommended for students with Intellectual Disabilities (mild to moderate), ASD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, and students in the literacy process or with difficulties in English.

Format:
Color printable PDF with visual activities, simple language, use of images, and support for dictionary use, with answer key included.

Important for the teacher:
This material was developed as a practical activity with questions and can be used as:
✔ introduction to English vocabulary
✔ guided practice using the dictionary
✔ adapted assessment

Key Features:

✅ Develops dictionary skills (student autonomy).
✅ Works with everyday school vocabulary (book, pencil, chair, notebook).
✅ Integrates literacy with English learning (letters, word formation).
✅ Includes varied activities: completing words, associating images, searching in the dictionary.
✅ Uses images to support understanding even without full English proficiency.
✅ Progressive teaching sequence: recognize → search → associate → write.
✅ Promotes functional learning (real use in daily school life).
✅ Can be used in regular classrooms, AEE, or individual support.
✅ Ready-to-use adapted assessment.
✅ Saves 3h15min of teacher planning time.