1. DISTINGUISH
Vocabulary Lesson

2. DISTINGUISH
I can increase my vocabulary knowledge and usage.

3. DISTINGUISH What does it mean? Have you ever used it?
Will you ever use it?
Why is it an important word to learn?

4. Examples:
Can you distinguish between the main characters in the two stories?
The students must distinguish which strategy to use while problem solving.
The children at RVCV distinguish between right and wrong choices…just like children at Boulevard.

5. Dictionary Definition
Set apart
Separate
Tell apart
Characterize
Classify
Categorize

6. Video & Picture Examples
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7. Silly Song/Poem
Distinguish from the very start. Decide, discriminate, and tell apart.

8. Mrs. Becerra’s definitions are behind the smiley face.
Our Own Definitions
Choose which part
Finding the differences
Tell apart
Contrast
Tell apart
Find the differences
Sort
Separate

9. DISTINGUISH Synonyms: Contrasting Sort Separate Tell apart Antonyms:
Not separating
Not telling apart
Compare
Not sorting

10. Partner Talk Discuss Define Examples
Synonym (same or nearly the same meaning)
Antonym (opposite meaning)

11. Critical Vocabulary Spirals