Vocabulary Picture Bank
Build vocabulary through images and word-picture matching activities. This unit helps first graders connect words to pictures, building the foundation for reading comprehension skills tested on the SAT and ACT.
What You'll Learn
- Identify and use action words (verbs) like run, jump, climb, and throw
- Understand describing words (adjectives) like big, small, soft, and shiny
- Recognize different question types used on tests (match picture, match word, fill in blank)
- Practice answering questions quickly with timed drills
- Learn how to review mistakes to build your vocabulary
- Complete mixed practice sets combining all skills
Before You Start
This unit works best if you:
- Know the letters of the alphabet
- Can read simple words (cat, dog, run, big)
- Have a grown-up nearby to help with new words
- Have paper and pencil ready for practice
Time needed: About 15-20 minutes per lesson
SAT/ACT Alignment
This unit builds foundational skills for:
- SAT Reading & Writing: Information + Ideas domain
- ACT Reading: Key Ideas and Details
The vocabulary and picture-matching skills you learn here will help you understand reading passages and answer questions about what words mean in later grades.
Lessons
Action Words
Learn words that tell what someone or something does: run, jump, eat, sleep, and more.
Describing Words
Learn words that tell about things: big, small, soft, hard, hot, cold, and more.
Question Types
Learn about three types of vocabulary questions: match the picture, match the word, and fill in the blank.
Timed Drill
Practice answering vocabulary questions quickly with a 6-minute timed challenge.
Review Mistakes
Learn how to turn mistakes into learning opportunities and build your word bank.
Mixed Set
Put all your skills together with a mixed practice set covering action words, describing words, and all question types.