VOCABULUARY STRATEGIES
BACKGROUND
Direct instruction of vocabulary can help students learn enough words to become better readers, and becoming a better reader can in turn help students learn even more vocabulary. So how do we teach students to learn or acquire new vocabulary?
Research suggests that vocabulary instruction should include the following components: definitional and contextual information about a word; multiple exposures to a word in different contexts; and encouragement of students' active participation in their own learning of the new words.1
Here are 15 vocabulary activities that you can integrate into your classroom starting tomorrow!
Direct instruction of vocabulary can help students learn enough words to become better readers, and becoming a better reader can in turn help students learn even more vocabulary. So how do we teach students to learn or acquire new vocabulary?
Research suggests that vocabulary instruction should include the following components: definitional and contextual information about a word; multiple exposures to a word in different contexts; and encouragement of students' active participation in their own learning of the new words.1
Here are 15 vocabulary activities that you can integrate into your classroom starting tomorrow!
Strategy 1
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THE FRAYER MODEL
This graphic organizer helps students to learn new vocabulary by not only defining the term in their own words, but contextualizing it through authentic examples and visual representation. CLASSROOM INTEGRATION: the Gallery Walk
PREP: Identify and list the essential vocabulary for the unit. Working in groups of 3-4 student, assign each team ONE term. MINI LESSON: Introduce the Frayer Model by modeling the strategy. Establish expectations for student learning product using a rubric or checklist. GROUP WORK: Facilitate student learning by conferencing with each group and using probing questions to help students think through their reasoning. STATUS of THE CLASS: Assign one student in the group as the 'presenter'. The other team members will circulate the room to other groups to learn about their term. Use a 2 minute timer to keep the activity on pace. |