Marzano's 6 Step Vocabulary Strategy
Marzano's 6 Step Vocabulary Strategy
Levels PK-12 Content - Any
Marzano's 6 Step Vocabulary Process, outlined in his classic book, Building Academic Vocabulary (2004), is a comprehensive strategy for learning tier 2 or tier 3 vocabulary. The first 3 steps help introduce the term. The last 3 steps guide students to practice and reinforce the understanding and application of the word.
READ
READ
THE 6 STEPS
1.DESCRIBE: YOU provide a description, explanation or example. (story, sketch, powerpoint)
2. DESCRIBE with words: STUDENTS re-state or re-explain meaning in their own words. (journal, partner structure, whole group)
3. DESCRIBE without words: Ask students to construct a picture, graphic, symbol , or action for the word.
4. DO: Engage students in activities to expand their word knowledge. (add to their notes, use graphic organizer format)
5. DISCUSS: Ask students to discuss vocabulary words with one another using sentence stems.
6. PLAY a game with the word (Jeopardy, Bingo, Charades, Pictionary...)
PRO TIP
PRO TIP
PRO TIP! A good rule of thumb is to introduce and practice at least 2 new words per lesson (Seidlitz).
WATCH IT
In which phases of the instructional model might this strategy be used?
In which phases of the instructional model might this strategy be used?
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