Kindergarten Domain Specific Words Curriculum Resources
Introduce young readers to the concept of understanding domain-specific words with our interactive and printable Domain Specific Words curriculum resources. These resources guide children through recognizing and interpreting vocabulary specific to particular subjects or fields in an engaging and accessible format, fostering subject-specific literacy and comprehension.
Otters—Informational Text
This informational text on otters is a great way to practice identifying unknown words in a text. St...
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Penguins—Informational Text
This informational text on penguins is a great way to practice identifying and applying meaning to u...
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Plants—Informational Text
This informational text on plants is a great way to practice identifying and applying meaning to unk...
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Penguins—Informational Text
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Otters—Informational Text
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Fun Facts About Starfish
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