Copia

Copia comes from the Latin word for 'abundance'. Copia as an exercise then, is to find an abundant way to say things. In essence, students learn robust vocabulary and varied sentence patterns and then explore different ways to use these effectively. Exercises focus on different aspects, such as variation, amplification, expansion, and reduction.

Copia Activities At Home

Great news, parents! Copia activities are some of the easiest to incorporate into your everyday lives at home. They can be worked into conversations or games on a walk, in the car, while cooking, during studying sessions, or when enjoying a book together just to name a few. Find ideas below to use with the grade level copia your child is learning.

Repeat learned synonyms and change your voice or act them out for better retention.

small (make voice quiet)
big (make voice loud)
verbs (do action)

As you are encouraging vocabulary development, take a "yes, and..."
approach, never a "but", which may communicate initial error.

Have your child vary the vocabulary words they use in a sentence.

The elephant is big.
The elephant is enormous.
The elephant is mammoth.
. . .

Copia Travels
A twist on the game I'm going on a picnic. Pick a theme and have children work in robust vocabulary.
I'm going to (Thailand) and I brought..
some scrumptious noodles!
a delectable mango! . . .

Yes, you are correct,
and so...
how could we say it in a full sentence?

Wonder Walks
Walk and talk along the way incorporating robust vocabulary by taking turnsnoting what you see.

Ooo...there is a chill in the air. I see golden leaves. I hear crunching leaves underfoot. I see shriveled berries . . .

Yes, that did happen next in the story,
and so...
how could you say that in a five word sentence?

You could insert any number of words that make sense for the sentence.

Vocabulary Bullseye

Use a tiered vocabulary aid when discussing given stories, topics. See how many words you can use. For a challenge, assign points and rack them up!

Amplify a memorable moment with endless sentences to describe it.

We were darting through the airport to reach our flight.
Huffing and puffing, we raced through the airport
. . .

a

I agree
and so...
can you add a
...transitional word?
...adjective?
...adverb?
...prepositional phrase?

I agree with your math answer
and . . .
can you explain your mathematical thinking?

Copia I Spy

I spy, with my little eye, something...
(insert copia word )

Copia Would You Rather

Which would you rather anticipate–your birthday or a dentist appointment? Why? Which would you rather interact with–sharks or polar bears? Why? Which would be easier to confine–butterflies or cats? Why?

Copia Riddles

Choose a character, animal, place, event, etc.
Describe with robust vocabulary. Once solved, have the child describe why the item could be described in each given way.
. . .

Have you Ever?
Choose words they are learning and have children explain . . .
Describe a time when you might urge someone,
commend someone,
banter with someone…

Relating Copia
Choose words your child is
learning and ask . . .
Would you prefer to budge a sleeping lamb or a ferocious lion? Why?

If you get your clothes ready to wear to school before you go to sleep, would that be sensible or raucous?

Copia in Context
Choose words your child is
learning and ask . . .
What would an immense plate of spaghetti look like?
Why might you feel miserable after eating an immense amount?

Some activities from book: Bringing Words To Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction by Beck, Kucan, McKeown

Kindergarten Vocabulary

Quarter 1 Vocabulary

First Grade

Quarter 1 Vocabulary

Second Grade

Quarter 1 Vocabulary

Copia

Copia Activities At Home

Repeat learned synonyms and change your voice or act them out for better retention. small (make voice quiet) big (make voice loud) verbs (do action)

As you are encouraging vocabulary development, take a "yes, and..." approach, never a "but", which may communicate initial error.

Have your child vary the vocabulary words they use in a sentence. The elephant is big. The elephant is enormous. The elephant is mammoth. . . .

Copia Travels A twist on the game I'm going on a picnic. Pick a theme and have children work in robust vocabulary. I'm going to (Thailand) and I brought.. some scrumptious noodles! a delectable mango! . . .

Yes, you are correct, and so... how could we say it in a full sentence?

Wonder Walks Walk and talk along the way incorporating robust vocabulary by taking turnsnoting what you see. Ooo...there is a chill in the air. I see golden leaves. I hear crunching leaves underfoot. I see shriveled berries . . .

Yes, that did happen next in the story, and so... how could you say that in a five word sentence? You could insert any number of words that make sense for the sentence.

Vocabulary Bullseye Use a tiered vocabulary aid when discussing given stories, topics. See how many words you can use. For a challenge, assign points and rack them up!

Amplify a memorable moment with endless sentences to describe it. We were darting through the airport to reach our flight. Huffing and puffing, we raced through the airport . . .

a

I agree and so... can you add a ...transitional word? ...adjective? ...adverb? ...prepositional phrase?

I agree with your math answer and . . . can you explain your mathematical thinking?

Copia I Spy I spy, with my little eye, something... (insert copia word )

Copia Would You Rather Which would you rather anticipate–your birthday or a dentist appointment? Why? Which would you rather interact with–sharks or polar bears? Why? Which would be easier to confine–butterflies or cats? Why?

Copia Riddles Choose a character, animal, place, event, etc. Describe with robust vocabulary. Once solved, have the child describe why the item could be described in each given way. . . .

Have you Ever? Choose words they are learning and have children explain . . . Describe a time when you might urge someone, commend someone, banter with someone…

Relating Copia Choose words your child is learning and ask . . . Would you prefer to budge a sleeping lamb or a ferocious lion? Why? If you get your clothes ready to wear to school before you go to sleep, would that be sensible or raucous?

Copia in Context Choose words your child is learning and ask . . . What would an immense plate of spaghetti look like? Why might you feel miserable after eating an immense amount?

Kindergarten Vocabulary

First Grade

Second Grade

Repeat learned synonyms and change your voice or act them out for better retention.

small (make voice quiet)
big (make voice loud)
verbs (do action)

As you are encouraging vocabulary development, take a "yes, and..."
approach, never a "but", which may communicate initial error.

Have your child vary the vocabulary words they use in a sentence.

The elephant is big.
The elephant is enormous.
The elephant is mammoth.
. . .

Copia Travels
A twist on the game I'm going on a picnic. Pick a theme and have children work in robust vocabulary.
I'm going to (Thailand) and I brought..
some scrumptious noodles!
a delectable mango! . . .

Yes, you are correct,
and so...
how could we say it in a full sentence?

Wonder Walks
Walk and talk along the way incorporating robust vocabulary by taking turnsnoting what you see.

Ooo...there is a chill in the air. I see golden leaves. I hear crunching leaves underfoot. I see shriveled berries . . .

Yes, that did happen next in the story,
and so...
how could you say that in a five word sentence?

You could insert any number of words that make sense for the sentence.

Vocabulary Bullseye

Use a tiered vocabulary aid when discussing given stories, topics. See how many words you can use. For a challenge, assign points and rack them up!

Amplify a memorable moment with endless sentences to describe it.

We were darting through the airport to reach our flight.
Huffing and puffing, we raced through the airport
. . .

I agree
and so...
can you add a
...transitional word?
...adjective?
...adverb?
...prepositional phrase?

I agree with your math answer
and . . .
can you explain your mathematical thinking?

Copia I Spy

I spy, with my little eye, something...
(insert copia word )

Copia Would You Rather

Which would you rather anticipate–your birthday or a dentist appointment? Why? Which would you rather interact with–sharks or polar bears? Why? Which would be easier to confine–butterflies or cats? Why?

Copia Riddles

Choose a character, animal, place, event, etc.
Describe with robust vocabulary. Once solved, have the child describe why the item could be described in each given way.
. . .

Have you Ever?
Choose words they are learning and have children explain . . .
Describe a time when you might urge someone,
commend someone,
banter with someone…

Relating Copia
Choose words your child is
learning and ask . . .
Would you prefer to budge a sleeping lamb or a ferocious lion? Why?

If you get your clothes ready to wear to school before you go to sleep, would that be sensible or raucous?

Copia in Context
Choose words your child is
learning and ask . . .
What would an immense plate of spaghetti look like?
Why might you feel miserable after eating an immense amount?