Quality Plus Teaching Strategies Vocabulary 11-19-08

Background Knowledge Highlighted article on Importance of Vocabulary from Learning Focused Schools training guide Reviewed two common models for direct vocabulary instruction – Frayer and Word Map Reviewed Rubric on assessing vocabulary strategies Used Frayer Model to describe each category on the vocabulary strategies rubric Summarized descriptors in a chart for vocabulary learning walks

GCPS Vocabulary Descriptor Explicitly teach essential content-related vocabulary. Evidence of effective use of strategy. Vocabulary is posted in the classroom and school in meaningful ways specific to grade level and content. Teacher previews and presents vocabulary in context through a variety of strategies Students apply their knowledge of vocabulary in their work and writings, and transfer their knowledge to subsequent learning.

Word Walls A systematically organized collection of key words targeted for study Visual reference point where words are displayed in large letters and color-coded for easy identification In upper grades, they typically focus on new “content” vocabulary, clustered by theme or topic May have permanent word walls, with most important vocabulary displayed all year

Strategies for Word Walls Encourage the use of the word walls by referring to it during instruction, as well as while completing practice activities or writing responses Add a color-coding system and/or use related pictures or symbols as a scaffolding technique Teachers will limited wall space may have students create word/vocabulary notebooks where students record new words on a personal “word wall” [file folder”]

Adaptations to Word Walls Pocket Chart Word Wall Portable File Folder Word Wall Floor Walk Word Wall [velcro] Magnetic Board Word Wall [business card magnets] Art Board Word Wall [science project boards] Locker Word Wall Clothes Line Word Wall

How do you use your word wall in instruction throughout the week? Words on a wall in a classroom will not greatly impact achievement unless they are used. It is the use of the Word Wall by students that increases learning and achievement. Learning Focused Schools 2005 How do you use your word wall in instruction throughout the week?

Word Wall Activities Intermediate Grades 10 Questions [2 versions] Missing Persons Opposites Attract [antonyms and synonyms] Crabble Scrabble Vocabulary Lingo [Bingo] What am I? High School Vocabulary/Word Wall Activities Question Quiz Show Possible sentences Ticket to Leave/Enter 3-2-1 Analogize First Word Visual Synetics Ripping Riddles Carousel Brainstorming Name that Word

A Six-Step Process for Teaching Academic Vocabulary Provide a description, explanation, or example of the new term. Ask students to restate the above in their own words. Ask students to construct a picture, symbol, or graphic representing the term or phrase. Engage students in activities that help them add to their knowledge of the terms in their notebooks. Ask students to discuss terms with one another. Involve students in games that allow them to play with the terms. Building Academic Vocabulary: Teacher’s Manual 2005

Vocabulary Graphic Organizers Great website link on West Virginia’s Department of Education website http://wvde.state.wv.us/strategybank/vocabularygraphicorganizers.html Knowledge Rating Scale Frayer Model Word Detective Vocab-O-Gram Vocabulary Cluster Own the Word Verbal and Visual Word Association [VVWA] Concept Map Alphaboxes

Vocabulary Strategies… That Analyze, Classify, and Categorize Words Word Maps and Charts Frayer Model Concept Maps Semantic Mapping Semantic Feature Analysis (Matrix) Word/Picture Splash Word Sorts Vocabulary Overview Guide Give One! Get One! 5-3-1 Circle Map Brainstorm “Flexibility Style” Web Brainstorm and Categorize Which Word Doesn’t Belong Writing Definitions

Vocabulary Strategies… That use Context Cues Pre-reading Predictions Probable or Predictable Passages Story Pyramid Character Map Multi-sensory Strategy Shake It Up/Synonym Substitution Guess the Meaning Check the Expert Word Detective

Vocabulary Strategies… That Extend and Refine. Word Pyramid Act It Out Concentration Building Vocabulary through Suffixes Building Vocabulary through Prefixes Synonym Webs for “Tired Words” Vocabulary Concept Chain Draw a Picture or Diagram Question Quiz Show