Vocab Best Practices
What is the name of our district's vocabulary curriculum?
Collaborative Classroom
E __ ___ ___ ___ : To like to do something.
Enjoy
What base word is missing?
Im ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ive :
something cool or amazing to your mind
(Im)press(ive)
What is the interactive game used during PK Reads that could also be used to support vocab?
Kahoot
What is the largest mammal?
Blue Whale
Should our word walls be teacher-created prior to school starting or student/co-created throughout the year?
Student/ Co-created throughout the year
Give a synonym for the following kindergarten vocab word:
search
look or seek
What is a word that starts with "SH" that means: slide the feet along the ground or floor while walking?
Shuffle
What is the only continent with no active volcanoes?
Australia
Which of the following is not one of the 3 main types of vocabulary instruction?
a) listening vocabulary
b) speaking vocabulary
c) writing vocabulary
d) reading vocabulary
c) writing vocabulary
Place in the correct blank:
tremble
quarrel
The siblings had a _________ ,and both began to ______ with anger.
The siblings had a quarrel, and both began to tremble with anger.
What is a word that means: sit or lie in a lazy or relaxed way?
(hint: where we keep our lunches)
Lounge
What's another name for the "Act it Out" game in our vocabulary curriculum?
Charades
What is the name of Taylor Swift's newest album?
Life of a Showgirl
What is one way to support EL learners in their vocabulary?
Answers vary
Provide a definition for the following 2nd-grade word:
Accompany
Accompany: To go somewhere with another person.
What is a word that means: Rush or hurry in an excited, noisy, or busy way?
(Also could mean the pinned-up style for the back of a wedding dress train.)
Bustle
What is a website that offers engaging vocabulary videos that can be used to introduce academic vocabulary?
-Flocabulary
-Bazillions
-Number Rock
-Endless Options on Youtube
What year did PK transition to a STEM Magnet school?
2010
What is another name for Tier 2 words?
High-Utility Words
Draw or act out the following 2nd-grade vocabulary word.
Eavesdrop
Eavesdrop: To listen secretly to other people talking.
Draw or act out the following 4th grade vocabulary word.
Rowdy
Rowdy - wild and noisy
Share out a fun interactive vocabulary game you have used in your classroom.
Responses vary
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn