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Vocabulary Instruction Crash Course - Coggle Diagram
Vocabulary Instruction Crash Course
Which Words Matter Most?
Types of Vocabulary Words
2 Tier words
3 Tier Words
Vocabulary in Understanding Key Concepts
What to Look For
Central Ideas
Themes
Process students will need to understand in classroom
Tried and True Strategies for Vocabulary Instruction
Explicit vocabulary
includes a clear, student-friendly definition presented directly to students along with examples and non-examples of words.
Model and teach word learning strategies
This could include working with students to identify and use context clues (e.g…synonyms, antonyms, examples, definitions) and/or word parts (prefixes, suffixes, roots, and base words) to decode unfamiliar terms.
Membeam
Utilize
Mazano's vocabulary instruction process
The Process:
1. Providing an example 2. Restating the meaning 3. Creating a visual representation 4. Adding to knowledge 5. Discussing the term 6. Playing games
Provide repeated exposure in various contexts
To help students build neural connections and make it easier for them to remember and apply vocabulary, engage learners in a variety of daily writing assignments, reading passages, review games, classroom discussions, warm-ups, and exit tickets.
Help students utilize graphic organizers
Frayer Model:
This type of graphic organizer is designed to help students analyze and understand the meaning of words:
Semantic Map:
For learning new words, consider helping students create semantic maps that visually represent the relationships between them.
Word Map:
Have students create word maps to explore definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences.
Encourage spaced repetition/practice
The goal is to improve long-term memory and proper use of key terms. For example, using low-stakes quizzes to help students retrieve and reinforce vocabulary.
Retrieval Practice
Include peer interaction and collaborative learning
Incorporate movementent
Sticky first encounters
Working with Colleagues
Determine which terms are essential
Hone in on foundational vocabulary
Identify Terms with multiple meaning/connotations
Consider students' background knowledge, current vocab, and needs
Tap into Technology and Multimedia
Brainscapes
a powerful flashcard creator that applies the principle of spaced repetition to regulate vocabulary review study, giving repeated exposure to the concepts students feel less sure about, and less to the ones they know more confidently. The free plan allows individuals to create and share cards and gives you access to some pre-made decks. Paid plans have more features and access to premium decks, which have been professionally certified.
Quizlet
Teachers/students can create digital flashcards with words and their definitions and then study through various methods such as flipping through cards, playing games, taking practice tests, and listening to pronunciations.
Bitsboard
a slick, user-friendly tool that allows educators to create a variety of activities including flashcards for student use.
Flippity
turns a Google Sheet into a set of online flashcards. Other options for word review include word searches, crossword puzzles, bingo cards, and Jeopardy!-style quiz games.
GoConqr
GoConqr is a platform where users can create and share flashcards, mind maps, quizzes, and other materials for free.
WordWall
allows teachers and students to create vocabulary activities like matching, cloze exercises, and jeopardy-style games. Teachers can create up to three activities for free.
Google Slides
This tool can be used to create individual and collaborative digital flashcards. They can also be used to create a Frayer model.
Blooket
Teachers can use Blooket to create a "question set" featuring vocabulary words and corresponding multiple-choice or short-answer questions. Questions can ask for definitions, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences or applications of the words in context. Blooket offers a variety of game modes (e.g…Tower Defense, Gold Quest, Battle Royal) that make vocabulary practice fun and engaging. Play/review modes include: