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.
Curriculum Resources Results
Otters—Informational Text
This informational text on otters is a great way to practice identifying unknown words in a text. Students will read the...
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Penguins—Informational Text
This informational text on penguins is a great way to practice identifying and applying meaning to unknown words in a te...
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Plants—Informational Text
This informational text on plants is a great way to practice identifying and applying meaning to unknown words in a text...
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Informational Text —The Sun
This informational text on the sun is perfect for teaching context clues. Students will read the text and then define ce...
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Context Clues: Find the Meaning
This informational text on Ruth Bader Ginsberg is perfect for teaching context clues. Students will read the text and th...
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Informational Text with Contextual Clues —Pandas
This informational text on pandas is perfect for teaching context clues. Students will read the text and then define cer...
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Informational Text —Jellyfish
This informational text on jellyfish is perfect for teaching context clues. Students will read the text and then define ...
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Informational Text — Astronauts
Practice this second grade context clues worksheet with this informational text on astronauts. Students will read the te...
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Informational Text —Sea Stars
Use this second grade worksheet on context clues with this informational text on sea stars. Students will read the text ...
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Plants—Informational Text
This informational text on plants is a great way to practice identifying and applying meaning to unknown words in a text...
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Penguins—Informational Text
This informational text on penguins is a great way to practice identifying and applying meaning to unknown words in a te...
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Otters—Informational Text
This informational text on otters is a great way to practice identifying unknown words in a text. Students will read the...
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Contextual Clues Getting Elected
Practice context clues with this informational text on U.S. presidential elections. Students will read the text and then...
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Understanding Academic and Subject Words in Text
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Rainy Day Poem RL.1.4
This short poem with comprehension questions is perfect for a rainy day! Students will read the poem and must determine ...
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Science Vocabulary
This worksheet on domain-specific words will help students learn some science vocabulary. Students will be asked to matc...
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Medical Vocabulary
This worksheet on domain-specific language will help students learn some medical vocabulary. Students will be presented ...
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Senses at the Circus—Identify Words and Phrases
This short fiction passage about a day at the circus contains a lot of words and phrases that appeal to the senses! Stud...
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Ways to Conserve Water— Word Choice
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Food conservation—Academic vocabulary
Engage your 4th graders in learning about food conservation with this informative worksheet, aligned with CCS L.4.6. Thi...
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Short Story—Afternoon at the Bakery!
This diary entry contains some words that appeal to the senses! Students will read the short entry about two siblings' t...
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Weather Vocabulary
This worksheet will help students build their science vocabulary that is related to weather. Students will define 4 doma...
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Misspelled Maze
This spelling worksheet is a fun way to identify and correct missppelled words. Students will read the misspelled words ...
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Have — Sight Word
This kindergarten-appropriate poem focuses on the essential sight word 'have,' which aligns with Common Core Standard RF...
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Come — Sight Word
The 'Come' poem centers on the important kindergarten sight word 'come,' aligned with Common Core Standard RF.K.3.C for ...
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Where— Sight Word
This kindergarten-level poem focuses on the question sight word 'where,' an important high-frequency word that aligns wi...
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Things I Like — Sight Word
The 'Things I Like' poem targets the essential kindergarten sight word 'like,' which appears consistently at the beginni...
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What I See — Sight Word
This engaging kindergarten poem focuses on the essential sight word 'see,' which appears eight times throughout the text...
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Fun Facts About Starfish
Starfish, despite their name, are not fish at all but fascinating echinoderms with an array of surprising characteristic...
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How Starfish Protect Themselves
Starfish, or sea stars, have evolved a fascinating array of defense mechanisms to survive in their marine habitats. Thes...
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How Coral Eats
This passage delves into the fascinating feeding habits of coral, introducing first-graders to the concept of how sessil...
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How Does Coral Grow?
This passage introduces first-graders to the intriguing process of coral growth. It explains how a single tiny polyp att...
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Where Do Starfish Live?
Starfish, or sea stars, are remarkable marine animals found in diverse ocean habitats worldwide. These adaptable echinod...
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Turtle Life Cycle
The life cycle of a turtle is a remarkable journey that begins in a carefully prepared nest. Female turtles, driven by a...
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The Turtle's Shell
The turtle's shell is a remarkable feature that defines these ancient reptiles. This protective structure consists of tw...
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The Thorny Devil
The Thorny Devil is a fascinating desert lizard covered in sharp spines that protect it from predators. This unique rept...
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Fennec Fox
The Fennec Fox is a small desert animal known for its very large ears, which help it stay cool and hear exceptionally we...
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The Wise Owl
This engaging first-grade reading passage introduces young learners to the fascinating world of owls, a prime example of...
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Kangaroo Rat
The Kangaroo Rat is a small desert animal renowned for its impressive jumping abilities, thanks to its large back legs. ...
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Break Apart Two Syllable Words
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Informational Text —Migratory Birds
Engage young minds with this worksheet that delves into the wonders of migratory birds. Learn about their extraordinary ...
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Teaching Text Features
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My Book
This worksheet will help your class to understand the elements of a book cover. Students will decorate their own book co...
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Secrets of Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel
Plants may seem stationary, but their seeds have amazing ways to travel! Explore the fascinating world of seed dispersal...
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Pollination: A Crucial Ecosystem Service
Explore the vital role of pollination beyond plant reproduction, as it sustains ecosystems by ensuring food security, pr...
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The Role of Pollinators in Nature
Learn about the fascinating world of pollinators and discover their crucial role in the reproductive process of flowerin...
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Coral Colors and Shapes
This passage introduces first-graders to the captivating world of coral colors and shapes. It describes the variety of h...
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Animals that Live in Coral Reefs
This passage paints a vivid picture of coral reefs as bustling underwater cities teeming with life. First-grade readers ...
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Coral: Ocean's Living Treasure
Coral, a fascinating marine animal, captivates young minds with its rock-like appearance and vibrant colors. This passag...
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Starfish and Their Babies
Starfish, or sea stars, exhibit diverse and fascinating reproductive strategies that ensure the continuation of their sp...
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Sports: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, known for his unparalleled dribbling and passing, has broken records, won multiple FIFA Ballon d'Or awards...
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Sports: Simone Biles
Simone Biles has won 32 Olympic and World Championship medals and is known for her incredible skill, power, and advocacy...
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Sports: Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt, known as the 'Lightning Bolt,' won eight Olympic gold medals and set world records, inspiring athletes world...
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