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Anchor Charts
Create the anchor charts with students. Start by adding a few examples and keep
them alive by adding more as words are encountered with students. Examples
should be found and used in context with books, writing, conversation… and not just
generated as isolated lists. Help the students own their learning by using examples
of the words that they identify.
Examples of anchor chart models for this standard include:
More samples can be found by doing an image search for anchor charts for abstract
nouns
 Have students collect examples of these words in their journals. Students can
add to these lists as they encounter examples on their own.
 Bring context to abstract nouns during shared reading/close reading, interactive
read-alouds and other reading opportunities.
 Encourage students to experiment with the use of these abstract nouns in the
context of their daily writing and verbal communication.
Examples of questions/prompts to ask students as they practice using the part
of speech in the context of reading and writing (students respond with complete
sentences):
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Read what you have written. Does that sound right/make sense? What other
word could you use? Why?
What is the abstract noun in that sentence? How do you know?
Why did you choose that word for your writing?
What resource can you use to check your word choice?
What’s the difference between an abstract noun and a concrete noun? Show me
an example of this in your writing? In your book?
A new student will be joining our classroom tomorrow. She hasn’t learned about
abstract nouns. How will you peer teach this student to get him/her caught up
with our learning? What resources will you use?
Additional Resource for Formative Assessments
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“53 Ways to Check for Understanding” Gives additional ideas for formative
assessment. (PDF with same name found in resources for this standard)
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http://www.theteachertoolkit.com/ “Engaging techniques for effective teaching”
Every tool has an explanation of what it is and how to use it. Also has templates for
students and some have videos modeling the use of tool. Choose the category then click
on the tool.