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Free Vocabulary Graphic Organizers

Working with new words in a variety of ways helps build vocabulary knowledge. One strategy for working with words is to use vocabulary graphic organizers. Vocabulary graphic organizers are visual tools that help students organize and explore the relationships between words, their meanings, related concepts, and much more. These organizers provide a structured framework for students to analyze and understand new vocabulary in a more visual format. This post shares 13 free vocabulary organizers that are a great way to get your students working with new vocabulary words in a visual way.

About the Free Vocabulary Graphic Organizers

#1 Part of Speech, Definition, and Use in a Sentence

This organizer focuses on the word’s function in a sentence and helps improve grammar skills.

#2 Definition and Use in Three Sentences

This organizer is useful for getting students to use a new word in a variety of contexts.

#3 Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms

This organizer helps students understand not only the word’s meaning but also its relationship to other words.

#4 Definition, Use in a Sentence, Synonyms, and Antonyms

This vocabulary graphic organizer helps students understand not only the word’s meaning but also its context in a sentence and its relationship to other words.

#5 Synonyms and Antonyms

This organizer is great for exploring words with multiple synonyms and antonyms.

#6 Definition, Example, and Non-Examples

This organizer helps students explore words by listing examples that fit the meaning and ones that don’t.

#7 Definition, Characteristics/Features, Examples, and Non-Examples

This organizer helps students distinguish the word from others based on its unique characteristics.

#8 Multiple Meaning Word

To complete this vocabulary organizer, students will write up to three meanings of a word and use each in sentences. This is especially useful for understanding other words with multiple meanings.

#9 Definition and Visual

By drawing a picture or symbol that represents the word, students create a visual memory aid.

#10 Definition, Sentence, Illustration, and Personal Connection

This organizer aids memory retention by connecting the new word to a visual and a student’s personal experiences.

#11 Definition, Word Origin, and Etymology

This deepens students’ understanding of language history and how words evolve over time.

#12 Word Concept Map

This graphic organizer helps visualize the word’s connections to other words and concepts.

#13 Shades of Meaning Gradient

This gradient-style graphic organizer helps students understand word meaning nuances and improves their descriptive abilities.

Multiple Versions Included

There are multiple versions of the vocabulary graphic organizers included.

• Full-Page Landscape Version – Great for going in a binder or vocabulary folder. *Cover included if you want to create a stapled booklet!
• Half-Page Version – Perfect for interactive notebooks. *Cover included to paste on the front of a composition book!
• Digital Version – Ready to assign in Google Slides!

Example completed graphic organizers are also included to help you introduce and explicitly model and teach your expectations for each organizer.

Using the Vocabulary Organizers

Incorporate Into Existing Vocabulary Instruction

• These vocabulary organizers can be used with your existing vocabulary instruction. Have students select (or you select) a word from their vocabulary words for the week to complete with the organizer. The organizer then becomes a tool for deep exploration of that word. The students can research the word, discuss their findings, and fill in the organizer individually or in groups.

Use in a Vocabulary Notebook

• A vocabulary notebook, an essential tool in vocabulary development, can be significantly enhanced by incorporating these vocabulary graphic organizers.

Use with Vocabulary Warmups

• After completing the daily vocabulary warmup , students can use one of the graphic organizers to reinforce their understanding of the word. This enables students to explore new vocabulary in multiple ways, providing a richer understanding of each word.

Get the Free Vocabulary Graphic Organizers Here!

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If you need engaging vocabulary resources, check out these Vocabulary Warmups (Printable + Digital)! These can be paired with the organizers to enhance vocabulary instruction. The bundle includes 6 different warmups and 205 different words . There’s more than enough for every day of the school year!

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I would love the organizers to use in small group

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These would be great for my class!

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Hi, This resource looks great, however the link at the bottom of the page isn’t working. Would it be possible to get a copy? thanks!

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Hello friends! I am super excited to share this set of vocabulary charts with you all. Using vocabulary charts within your classroom has many great benefits.

Picture-based vocabulary charts and word walls provide visual support for students which is handy when their reading skills and vocabulary bank are still developing. If they need a new word, they can head over to the vocabulary wall for assistance. Also, the vocabulary charts are handy for ESL students who are still learning new English words and need picture references. By immersing our little learners in new vocabulary, we are strengthening their ability to expand both their writing and speaking skills.

Here are some different methods showing how you can use these vocabulary posters in your classroom.

How To Use Vocabulary Charts

These vocabulary charts come in both a full page and half page size option so that you can use them in multiple ways. There are over 75 different themed charts! Below, I have shared a few helpful ways to use vocabulary charts in your classrooms.

A Word or Writing Wall 

You can use these vocabulary charts to create a word wall, writing wall or other themed wall. Having a visual word wall provides a reference point for students. When they need a new word, they can head over to the word wall and note it down. Keep a set of mini whiteboards near the word wall so that students can write down the word they need and head back to their desks.

Also, when putting up vocabulary charts on your bulletin board, a handy tip is to use velcro so that you can easily change out the different cards as needed!

You might even like to use the charts to play games like charades. The possibilities are endless!

Writing Inspiration

When writing, it can become difficult for students to find a topic for inspiration, especially during a writing unit where students are consistently asked to invent various stories. You can use these vocabulary charts as a way to encourage and inspire creative writing ideas. Try keeping a stack of them in a little basket near a writing center; that way, you can easily pull out a card to assist with narratives, personal narratives, or recount writing. Sometimes, all students need is a little inspiration to help them get going. And, it is great for encouraging them to construct a themed story based on the provided vocabulary.

Sentence Writing Center

With this resource, a sentence writing worksheet is also included for students to practice using vocabulary from the charts. Having access to a wider range of vocabulary helps our students with words they wouldn’t typically use in their writing. This activity would be perfect for Kindergarteners and First Graders.

EAL/D Support 

Themed vocabulary charts also play a crucial role in supporting your ESL students by exposing them to a wider range of words. Aiding your students in learning new vocabulary is critical for English language development. The visual nature of the charts help bridge the relationship between oral and written language. They can also assist in clarifying the meaning of unknown words.

Vocabulary charts can be used in various different ways. Our goal is to help your little learners become strong writers by explicitly teaching the necessary skills and strategies they need as they continue through school. This bundle can be used with various grade levels and can be differentiated for your classroom needs. These vocabulary charts are no-prep. Just print and go!

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Vocabulary charts come in a wide variety of forms. Using charts can help focus in on specific areas of English, group together words, show structures and hierarchy, etc. One of the most popular types of chart is a MindMap. A MindMap isn't really a chart, but rather a way to organize information. This vocabulary chart lesson is based on a MindMap, but teachers can use further suggestions for adapting graphic organizers as vocabulary charts.

This activity helps students widen their passive and active vocabulary based on related word group areas. Typically, students will often learn new vocabulary by simply writing lists of new vocabulary words and then memorize these words by rote. Unfortunately, this technique often provides few contextual clues. Rote learning helps "short term" learning for exams etc. Unfortunately, it doesn't really provide a "hook" with which to remember new vocabulary. Vocabulary charts such as this MindMap activity  provide this "hook" by placing vocabulary in connected categories thus helping with long-term memorization. 

Begin the class by brainstorming on how to learn new vocabulary asking for students input. Generally speaking, students will mention writing lists of words, using the new word in a sentence, keeping a journal with new words, and translating new words. Here's an outline of the lesson with a list to help students get started.

Aim: Creation of vocabulary charts to be shared around the class

Activity: Awareness raising of effective vocabulary learning techniques followed by vocabulary tree creation in groups

Level: Any level

• Begin the lesson by asking students to explain how they go about learning new vocabulary.
• Explain the concept of short term and long term learning and the importance of contextual clues for effective long term memorization.
• Ask students how they memorize new vocabulary. 
• Present the idea of creating vocabulary charts to help students learn specific content related vocabulary.
• On the board, choose an easy subject such as the home and create a MindMap placing the home at the center and each room as an offshoot. From there, you can branch out with activities done in each room and furniture to be found. For more advanced students, choose another area of focus. 
• Divide students into small groups asking them to create a vocabulary chart based on a particular subject area.
• Example: house, sports, the office, etc.
• Students create vocabulary charts in small groups.
• Copy student created vocabulary charts and distribute the copies to other groups. In this way, the class generates a large amount of new vocabulary in a relatively short amount of time. 

Further Suggestions 

• Structured overview organizers can be used to take a closer look at vocabulary items based on parts of speech and structure.
• Tables can be used to compare and contrast qualities between similar items. 
• Timelines can be used to focus on tense usage.
• Venn diagrams can be used to find common terminology.

Creating MindMaps 

Create a MindMap which is a type of vocabulary chart with your teacher. Organize your chart by putting these words about a 'home' into the chart. Start with your home, then branch out to rooms of the house. From there, provide the actions and objects you might find in each room. Here are some words to get you started:

living room bedroom home garage bathroom bathtub shower bed blanket bookcase closet couch sofa toilet mirror Next, choose a topic of your own and create a MindMap on a topic of your choice. It's best to keep your subject general so that you can branch out in many different directions. This will help you learn vocabulary in context as your mind will connect the words more easily. Do your best to create a great chart as you'll share it with the rest of the class. In this way, you'll have lots of new vocabulary in context to help you widen your vocabulary.

Finally, choose your MindMap or that of another student and write a few paragraphs about the subject. 

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5 Downloadable Vocabulary Activities that Make Words Stick

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The best way to teach vocabulary is to get our students to use  vocabulary. These five free downloadable vocabulary activities from Read it. Write it. Learn it. will help your students master their vocab list in no time!

1. Allow students to choose their own vocabulary words with Word Up! Bookmarks.

The best vocabulary words are chosen by students. Start by giving each student a copy of the Word Up! bookmark (I recommend photocopying on cardstock). Instruct students to copy down words they are unsure of or powerful words from their nightly reading. Encourage students to use context clues within the text to define their words. Model the process with them and practice in class. If students cannot unlock the meaning of words using the context clues, show them how to use print and online dictionaries for help.

2. Set up a Word-Master Class Challenge .

Once students start collecting vocabulary words, encourage them to use the words in their speech and writing. Use this downloadable to create a word wall and choose a word of the day. Then, enjoy the vocabulary magic that follows! The student who uses the word of the day most often during a class period wins the prestigious title of Word Master.

3. Teach definitions with a QR code project.

QR codes are fun and interactive, and any student with a smart device can access the content linked to the code. Use this downloadable to guide your students through the process of creating student videos that define word-wall words. Students will then email you their videos, and you can use the provided link to create a printable QR code to add to your word wall. Students simply scan the code to view the video definition of each word on your wall.

4. Encourage students to use powerful vocabulary in their writing.

Give students this printable chart to help them apply vocabulary from your word wall into their own writing. Students simply choose three words per week, challenge themselves to use the word in the proper context as often as they can, and then share their favorite line in the last column of the chart.

To extend this activity even further and deepen students’ understanding of the words, ask students to complete the Words With Power one-pager included in this download. This activity will allow students to share favorite lines from their personal writing, displaying the line along with the literal definition, figurative and connotative meanings, and visual representations of the word.

5. Play the Word Up! Game .

Engage students in learning their vocabulary words with the Word Up! Game. This super fun game is similar to the game Heads Up. Students write all of their word-wall or vocabulary words on the provided task cards. After shuffling the cards, one student chooses a card without looking and holds it up to their forehead. The rest of the students provide clues that will help the student guess the word. Students will have a blast and learn new vocabulary at the same time!

Learning vocabulary can be engaging and fun with the right tools. The key to making vocabulary stick is encouraging students to actually use the words we want them to learn. For more engaging and motivating vocabulary activities, check out the Read it. Write it. Learn it. store.

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Graphic Organizer Template: Vocabulary Instruction Chart

Use this worksheet template as a framework for introducing students to new vocabulary words. Includes space for identifying the part of speech, an explanation of the word's meaning, an example of how the word might be used, as well as space to use the word in a sentence.

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What is Vocabulary?

Vocabulary is the knowledge of words and what they mean. Learning and using new vocabulary is something that continues and expands throughout our lives, and is way more than simply looking up and memorizing a definition. Vocabulary is acquired through direct and indirect exposure, and explicit instruction using specific words, content, and strategies. This is also important for students learning other languages!

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How To Teach Vocabulary

There are many ways in which students can learn new vocabulary, but in general, there are four components to any solid vocabulary instruction.

• Word Connection: Students must be able to connect new vocabulary words to what they are already familiar with. One way to do this is by connecting new words to a theme and displaying these words around the classroom and hallways, allowing students to connect to the words on a daily basis.
• Significance: When a student looks up a new word in the dictionary or online, they are simply looking at the definition itself, and not the significance of the actual word. Definitions should be written in kid-friendly language and be accompanied by pictures and narratives.
• Context Clues: When words are embedded in a meaningful context, students tend to understand and appreciate their meaning easier. By using more than one or two sentences to surround a new vocabulary word, students grasp a deeper meaning and clues to remember the new terms.
• Word-Rich Environment: Students should be exposed to new vocabulary words on a routine basis, in a natural environment. True, practice and repetition helps, but organic exposure is also very important. One excellent example of this is having a “ word wall ” in the classroom, and even several around the school, perhaps in the gym, auditorium, or the cafeteria.

There are many other techniques teachers can use to engage students in vocabulary instruction that don’t involve using flashcards and writing sentences. One way is through music . Catchy tunes and beats often help recall and stay with students longer. Think of how easily kids can memorize the lyrics to their favorite songs!

Another technique is to teach students specific root words, prefixes, and suffixes such as anti, multi, mis, and so many more. Knowing the meaning of roots that can be applied to many words will help students decipher words they don’t know. Allowing students to create their own personalized lists is another technique to engage students. This empowers students to take ownership, and will motivate them to want to learn the words that they chose for themselves.

Why is Vocabulary Important?

Although children learn the meaning of words indirectly through everyday life, it is still important to explicitly teach them new words. Whether these words are in context of specific subject matter or words they may come across at any time, knowledge of word meanings will allow students to communicate effectively when they speak, listen, and write.

Vocabulary also plays an important role in learning to read and strengthening reading skills throughout life. If students do not understand the meaning of the words they are reading, they will struggle with comprehension, and slow down their ability to read fluently. It is more difficult for early readers to figure out how to orally say words that are not already part of their vocabulary.

Vocabulary Activity Ideas

A perfect way for students to practice their vocabulary skills is to create storyboards that incorporate use of words in a real life context. Allowing students to create illustrations of their new words will challenge them to be creative and get them thinking about the meaning of the words that they are learning. Any of these activity suggestions can be used across subject matter, making them perfect for ELA, science, math, history, and anything in between!

Before starting, teachers may wish to consider discussing the following questions with students:

• How can I increase my vocabulary?
• How does the understanding of vocabulary increase our comprehension of challenging texts?
• How do we determine the meaning of unknown words?

Frayer Models

The Frayer Model is a very useful template to provide students with. It challenges students to not only learn the definition of a word, but also its characteristics, examples of the word, and non-examples of the word. Students can complete storyboards like the ones shown below, or teachers can create custom frayer model worksheets for students to complete.

Spider Maps

Spider maps are a great way to cover multiple vocabulary words at once, or illustrate words with multiple meanings. Teachers may have students choose three or more words from their reading or list, and create a spider map that defines and illustrates each word. Or, they may have students choose a word, define it, and include three or more examples of that word being used in context with illustrations.

With the ability to edit templates, teachers can differentiate, and provide as much or as little information as they see fit. There are even spider map worksheet templates that can be used both digitally or offline.

Vocabulary Practice Worksheets

If you're looking for another step or an alternative assignment, you can create vocabulary worksheets to use in your class! You can also create worksheets to help students keep track of and practice definitions for their vocabulary words.

These worksheets can be customized and printed out for students to fill out with a pencil, or they can be completed in the Storyboard Creator like a digital worksheet. You can even create multiple versions for those students who might need a little extra help, and keep them on hand for future use! Find plenty of templates to work from or just start with a blank canvas.

Word walls allow students to be learning new vocabulary even when they're not actively focused on it. Teachers can choose to decorate their walls or boards before each unit, or ask students to create one tile for the wall. The plethora of templates we have created can be customized easily, and teachers can choose to print them off and have students complete them by hand, or they can be finished in the Storyboard Creator!

Vocabulary Posters

Like word walls, vocabulary posters give students the opportunity to learn simply by being in the classroom, and they can provide a very handy visual aid for illustrating new words and concepts. Both teachers and students can create vocabulary posters to help aid in comprehension of new words!

How to Foster Vocabulary Development Across Subject Areas

Identify key vocabulary words.

Review the curriculum and identify the essential vocabulary words relevant to each subject area. Focus on high-frequency words, domain-specific terms, and words critical to understanding concepts.

Integrate Vocabulary Instruction into Lessons

Embed vocabulary instruction within subject-specific lessons and activities. Provide explicit explanations, examples, and models of how to use and apply the vocabulary words.

Use Contextualized Vocabulary Strategies

Teach vocabulary within meaningful contexts, such as through reading passages, real-world scenarios, or content-specific texts. Encourage students to make connections between the vocabulary words and the subject matter.

Provide Multiple Exposure and Practice Opportunities

Offer repeated exposure to vocabulary words through various activities, such as discussions, writing tasks, games, and hands-on experiences. Incorporate interactive and engaging exercises that require students to actively use the vocabulary words.

Teach Word-Learning Strategies

Explicitly teach students strategies for independently acquiring and expanding their vocabulary. Include techniques like using context clues, analyzing word parts (prefixes, suffixes, roots), and utilizing dictionaries or online resources.

Foster a Vocabulary-Rich Classroom Environment

Create a print-rich classroom environment with word walls, vocabulary charts, and visual aids related to the subject areas. Encourage students to use and share vocabulary words in their discussions, presentations, and written work.

Frequently Asked Questions About Teaching Vocabulary

What is the best way to teach vocabulary.

There are many effective ways to teach vocabulary, including using contextual clues, graphic organizers, games and activities, repetition and practice, and explicit instruction of word meanings and usage.

Should vocabulary be taught as its own unit or integrated into content areas?

Both approaches can be effective, but it is often beneficial to integrate vocabulary instruction into content areas so that students can see how new words are used in context and make connections to their prior knowledge.

How can teachers differentiate vocabulary instruction for students with different learning needs?

Teachers can differentiate vocabulary instruction by providing visual aids, using multimedia resources, providing opportunities for hands-on activities, using adapted texts or leveled readers, and offering additional support or instruction as needed.

How can teachers assess students' vocabulary knowledge?

Teachers can assess students' vocabulary knowledge through formal assessments, such as quizzes or tests, as well as informal assessments, such as class discussions, written responses, and observations of student work and participation. Teachers can also use technology tools, such as vocabulary games or online quizzes, to assess student knowledge.

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