The Research
Oral and written - across curriculum
Direct, systematic instruction
What are high frequency words?
Words most commonly used
Explain a way for in class modeling -
Begin with explicit description of the strategy.
Tell students what the strategy is and why it is important for them to learn the strategy
Name the two sources of word learning.
Incidental Learning and Explicit Instruction
What is TPR? What is an example?
Total Physical Response.
Simon Says.
In regards to vocab instruction, what should we do before reading? After?
Previewed before reading - reviewed subsequent to reading
What are academic content words?
Occur less frequently, but are crucial for learning science, math, history, literature, etc.
Explain a way for in class modeling -
Model the strategy in action
Teacher and/or students may model the strategy
What is incidental word learning?
Exposure and use in communicative texts
What 3 types of dictionaries are there?
1. Picture dictionary
2. Bilingual dictionary
3. Monolingual, Language Learner dictionary
True or False: Negative growth is shown when words are taught in students' first language.
False
What does full word knowledge require? (2 things)
Breadth and Depth
Explain a way for in class modeling -
Collaborate use of the strategy
Ask students to use the strategy with you as you speak aloud and give them your thoughts
What do we need to do for explicit instruction? (2 things)
1. A new word
2. Strategies
What are word cards?
Students write the English word on one side with a picture, short definition, or the translation on the other side
What is the difference between receptive oral vocabulary and receptive written vocabulary?
Receptive Oral - You recognize and understand a word when you hear it
Receptive Written - You will recognize and understand it if you come across it while reading
What are 4 of the 7 modifications of teaching strategies?
Act out words
Preview before reading
Build on background knowledge
Set aside specific time for vocabulary teaching
Provide frequent repetitive exposure
Use 1st language when possible
Teach basic words explicitly
Explain a way for in class modeling -
Continue with guided practice of the strategy
Guide students through the use of the strategy while gradually releasing responsibility to them
Name 2 examples of incidental learning.
Examples:
-Social interactions
-Academic instruction
-Independent reading
-Guided reading
-Writing for an audience
-Fluency activities
What are word wheels?
Wheels with words that visually portray words that are related in some way.
What is the difference between productive oral vocabulary and productive written vocabulary?
Productive Oral - You will be able to use it when speaking
Productive Written - You will be able to use it when you write
What are the guideline to teaching new words? (Hint there's 5)
Relate the “new” to the old
Offer repetitions of the new word in meaningful contexts
Provide opportunities for deeper processing
Engage students in using newly learned words
Provide explicit instruction on strategies
How do we differentiate instruction and assessment for vocab? (4 ways)
Age and grade
English language proficiency - oral and written
Primary language proficiency - oral and written
Educational experiences
Name some examples of strategies to remember and use new words (listed in the bubble map).
Examples:
-Word Analysis using prefix/suffix/roots
-Learning from context
-Using dictionaries
What is contextual redefinition? Give an example.
A strategy students can apply to figure out the meaning of an unknown word they come upon while reading.