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Vocabulary Instruction - Coggle Diagram
Vocabulary Instruction
Which Words Matter Most?
Tier 3 Words
content-specific words
Math- "Factor"
Biology- "Photosynthesis"
Physics- "Acceleration"
Tier 2 Words
academic words used across all subjects
Compare
Contrast
Analyze
Summarize
Synthesize
Focus on Vocab Essential to Understand Key Concepts
central ideas or themes
Without this word students would have a hard time understanding lesson
"Bill of Rights"
"Civil Liberties"
"Popular Sovereignty"
Working with Colleagues
Helps Identify Past "Struggle Words"
Helps Hone in Vocab
Helps Identify Multiple Connotations & Meanings
Helps Consider Student Background
Tried and True Strategies for Vocabulary Instruction
Strategies:
Marzano's vocabulary instruction process
Creating a visual representation
Adding to knowledge
Restating the meaning
Discussing the term
Providing an example
Playing games
Provide repeated exposure in various contexts.
Encourage spaced repetition/practice.
Retrieval Practice
Help students utilize graphic organizers
Semantic Map
Word Map
Frayer Model
Include peer interaction and collaborative learning
Peer discussions
Think-Pair-Share
Vocabulary Journals
Technology and Multimedia Options
Brainscape
Create and Review Flashcards
Quizlet
Fast Review of Flashcards
Bitsboard
Educator Friendly
GoConqr
Create and Share: Flashcards, Mind Maps, and Quizzes
WordWall
Matching Games
Cloze Exercises
Jeopardy-Style Games
Google Slides
Create Individual Flashcards
Flippity
Blooket
Question Set Vocab