Activator 1.Actively read A is for Acer Saccharum (excerpt from Yankee Magazine, Sept.-Oct. 2012) 2.Identify three words students may find challenging 3.Write each word on a sticky note 4.Post the sticky notes on the board 5.Discuss the visual and what it tells us about the word choices

Teach Like a Champion “Techniques that enhance instruction and student outcomes” Objective: We will… 1. Identify techniques that can be used daily to facilitate students’ vocabulary development 2. Read and take notes to gather information 3. Model techniques for effective vocabulary pedagogy Agenda * Vocabulary Activator * 6 Techniques to Reinforce Strong Vocabulary * Model and Discuss * Closer – Vocabulary Upgrade

Chapter 11 The Fundamentals… Vocabulary Mastering the methods of champion teachers… in vocabulary can, increase the quality and productivity of your students reading, make them more attentive, more expressive readers, and build a foundation that will increase the comprehension they take from their reading, no matter what subject you teach. (Lemov 2010)

6 TECHNIQUES TO REINFORCE STRONG VOCABULARY Actively Read pages As you read, reflect on what you are already doing to assist students with challenging vocabulary. Also consider how the TLC techniques can be implemented in your classroom

6 TECHNIQUES TO REINFORCE STRONG VOCABULARY 1.Choose a word from the list on the board that can be used to model the technique you have been assigned. 2.Determine how to model the technique for your students. 3.Demonstrate how you will model the technique for students. Your group has been assigned a technique.

6 TECHNIQUES TO REINFORCE STRONG VOCABULARY Group Technique Group 1Multiple Takes Group 2Compare, Combine, Contrast Group 3Stress the Syntax Group 4Back to Roots Group 5Picture This

Debrief Modeling Activity Cold Call Respond to what you have read and observed.

The 6 th Technique is Upgrade “Upgrading is finding opportunities to use richer and more specific words whenever possible.” Commonly Known Words/Phrases Stronger Vocabulary/Phrases Find a pencilLocate a pencil Help a friendAssist a friend Get a rulerObtain a ruler Near the doorNear the entrance ©Susan Ebbers 2010

Closer Upgrade the word on your handout Share both words with the group

Closer How can you upgrade these commonly used words/phrases? Hand outPick Work togetherGood FinishStart Come up withAlike HelpfulDifferent StopLook at Try Choice Cross out Change Wrong Agree ThinkTalk

Please utilize the vocabulary techniques in your classes. Thank You!!!