Toolbox Strategies Weeks 7-10 Part 1
Word Map
Semantic Feature Analysis
Frayer Model
Anticipation Guide
instructional vocabulary strategy developed to help students learn how to predict the meaning of unknown words
helps students predict the meaning of words that they are unfamiliar with
students have to look up the definition, fin synonyms, antonyms, write the word in a sentence and create a drawing of the vocab word
Used before, during and after reading
uses a grid to help kids explore how sets of things are related to one another
students are able to see connections, make predictions and master important concepts
enhances comprehension and vocabulary skills and context retension
illustrates how words are both similar and different and emphasizes the uniqueness of each word
uses a graphic organizer for vocabulary building
utilizes a four square graphic organizer
students define the target vocabulary words or concepts
apply this information by generating examples and non-examples. This information is placed on a chart that is divided into four sections to provide a visual representation for students
promotes critical thinking and helps students to identify and
understand unfamiliar vocabulary
can be used with the entire class, small
groups, or for individual work.
a comprehension strategy that is used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic
students connect new information to prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic
teaches students to make predictions, anticipate the text, and verify their predictions
students listen to or read several statements about key concepts presented in the text; they're often structured as a series of statements with which the students can choose to agree or disagree