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A Crash Course in Vocabulary Instruction - Coggle Diagram
A Crash Course in Vocabulary Instruction
Words that matter most
Identify tier 3 words
content-specific
math
factor
division
multiplication
Science
photosynthesis
biology
plate tectonics
English
Essential vocab
central ideas, themes, or processes
Identify type tier 2 words
different subjects
compare
contrast
synthesize
summarize
Working With Colleagues
Examine content standards to determine important words
Different teachers know what students have struggled with in the past, use those words too.
Identify terms with multiple meanings
Be sure to analyze contexts and uses across content areas
Hone in on foundational vocabulary
Consider student background knowledge
Some MLLs may not have a direct translation with some words and will need extra support
Technology and Multimedia
Brainscape
Quizlet
Bitsboard
Flippity
Blooket
Wordwall
Google Slides
Tried and True Strategies
Explicit vocabulary instruction
student-friendly definition, examples and non-examples of words
word learning strategies
context clues or word parts
Provide repeated exposure in various contexts
Help students utilize graphic organizers
Encourage spaced repetition/practice
Retrieval Practice
peer interaction and collaborative learning
Incorporate movement
Marzano's vocabulary instruction process
Providing an example, Restating the meaning, Creating a visual representation, Adding to knowledge, Discussing the term, and playing games