Understanding Word Problems

ELL Vocabulary Power Pack, Addition & Subtraction

Students will learn academic and content-area vocabulary related to solving whole-number word problems by reading, speaking, listening, and writing about addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. High-interest text with engaging photographs and diagrams provide structured and scaffolded support for all language levels. Students will read closely, think critically, and cite evidence to answer the focus question: Which mathematical operations will solve your word problem?

Student Resources

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  • Plan Graphic Organizer

Student Cards and Quizzes

Language Proficiency Level 1 and Level 2

Student Cards

Levels 1-2

Vocabulary Quiz

Language Proficiency Level 3 and Level 4

Student Cards

Levels 3-4

Vocabulary Quiz

Language Proficiency Level 5

Student Cards

Level 5

Vocabulary Quiz

Teacher Resources

Common Resources for All Packs