1. Teacher Notes Vocabulary Magic Steps 1-5
The first step, sorting the cards and working with the picture cards, is critical. If students are allowed to quickly match cards without following the procedures, the most knowledgeable students will exert control, and they will be anxious to show what they already know. The power of Vocabulary Magic is in creating structured, student-to-student conversations using the cards. If students skip any step in the process, they are required to pick up all cards, return them to the bag, and begin again.
Step 1: SORT IT The first student picks up the Card Sort vocabulary bag, removes the cards, and carefully sorts them into three separate and neat stacks. There will be one stack of words or terms, one stack of picture cards, and a final stack of definition cards. After the cards are sorted into three stacks, the picture cards are returned to the bag; students will work with these cards next. The definition cards are pushed to the side; they will be used later in the activity.
Step 2: SAY IT Students focus their attention on the new words in the Card Sort. Students put the terms side-by-side horizontally across the table. It is important to note that three students working together should always sit shoulder-to-shoulder, side-by-side. After the cards are laid out, the teacher will say each word; the students will repeat each word, locate the word in the lineup, and point to the word with their fingers. Difficult words should be repeated more than once.

2. Teacher Notes
Step 3: DESCRIBE IT Reaching into the bag, a student removes one picture card. The student then shows the picture to the group and proceeds to describe the image, providing as many details as possible. The students says, “In this picture, I see…” After fully describing the picture, the student uses the following sentence frame in an attempt to match the picture with one of the vocabulary words on the table. The student says, “I think this picture might match the word… because…” After the first student matches the picture card with the word card on the table, the bag is passed to the next student. The process is repeated until all pictures have been described and matched. It is important for the student describing the picture to make the match without input from the group. It is possible for two pictures to end up under a single vocabulary word. If that happens, the group can discuss the possibility of moving one of the pictures. If an agreement cannot be reached, the person who originally placed the card can make the final decision or leave it where it is.

3. Teacher Notes
Step 4: READ IT After all the pictures are matched, students place the definition cards into the bag. The process continues, with each definition card being removed one at a time. The student removing the card must read the definition aloud to the group members and use the following frame to explain the match. The student says, “I think definition might match the word…and this picture…because…”
Step 5: CHECK IT After students complete all matches, they watch the Vocabulary Trailer, a three-minute movie presentation that allows students to see the correct word/picture/definition matches. When finished, students are asked to rearrange cards if needed to make corrections. Students can watch the trailer a second time if needed.

4. Differentiation ELL & Special Education Mixed-Ability Partners
Pre-Teach Vocabulary
Divide Words into Smaller Sets
Allow Multiple View of Vocabulary Trailer
Print Out Student Vocabulary Instruction Sentences (Slides 14, 16, & 18)

5. Differentiation
ELL
Allow use of Native Language Dictionaries or online resource:
Encourage ELLs to complete Step 1 to Build Confidence
Make Connections to Relevant Cognates
Discuss word parts; prefix, root, or suffix
Allow students to describe pictures in their native language but encourage use of English when possible
Allow Multiple Views of Vocabulary Trailer
Provide Vocabulary Trailer as a .pdf file for Review or Reteach

6. Energy Transformations
- Card Sort -

7. the energy generated by moving electrical charges
Step 1: Sort It
One student will take all of the cards out of the bag.
Sort the cards into three neat stacks.
Energy
the energy generated by moving electrical charges
Definition Cards
Word Cards
Picture Cards

8. the energy generated by moving electrical charges
Step 1: Sort It
Place the picture cards back into the bag.
Push the definition cards off to the side.
Energy
the energy generated by moving electrical charges
Definition Cards
Word Cards

9. Energy Transformation
Step 1: Say It
Spread the vocabulary terms out in a neat row across your table like this.
Chemical Energy
Electrical Energy
Energy
Energy Transformation
Light Energy

10. Chemical Energy Step 1: Say It
Your teacher will say each word aloud, then you will repeat the word and point to the card with the vocabulary term.
Teacher
You
Chemical Energy!
Chemical Energy

11. Electrical Energy

12. Energy

13. Energy Transformation

14. Law of Conservation of Energy

15. Light Energy

16. Mechanical Energy

17. Sound Energy

18. Thermal Energy

19. Energy Transformation
Step 3: Describe It
The first student in the group removes one of the picture cards from the bag.
Turn the bag with the remaining pictures upside down.
Chemical Energy
Electrical Energy
Energy
Energy Transformation
Light Energy

20. I think this picture might match the word … because…
Step 3: Describe It
In this picture I see…
1. Describe
I think this picture might match the word … because…
Word
2. Match
Word
Place the picture card below the word card
3. Place

21. Energy Transformation
Step 3: Describe It
After a match is made, pass the bag of picture cards to the next student.
Remove one picture card, describe it, match it, and place it.
Chemical Energy
Electrical Energy
Energy
Energy Transformation
Light Energy

22. I think this picture might match the word … because…
Step 3: Describe It
In this picture I see…
1. Describe
I think this picture might match the word … because…
Word
2. Match
Word
Place the picture card under the word card.
3. Stack

23. the energy generated by moving electrical charges
Step 4: Read It
Place the definition cards into the plastic bag and use the same steps as Describe It.
Each student reads one definition to the group.
Remember to use the sentence stems and speak in complete sentences.
the energy generated by moving electrical charges
Definition Cards

24. Step 4: Read It 1. Read 2. Match 3. Place The definition is…
the energy generated by moving electrical charges
1. Read
I think this definition might match the word…and this picture because…
Word
the energy generated by moving electrical charges
2. Match
Word
Place the definition card under the word card.
3. Place
the energy generated by moving electrical charges

25. Energy Transformation
Step 4: Check It
Watch the Vocabulary Trailer to check your work.
Rearrange the cards as needed to make any corrections.
Chemical Energy
Electrical Energy
Energy
Energy Transformation
Light Energy
Link is associated with the “Play” icon or use