Vocabulary Strategies
Why Vocabulary?
Vocabulary is a significant predictor of overall reading comprehension (Baumann, Kame'enui, Ash, 2003) and student performance (Stahl & Fairbanks, 1986). When readers know a lot of words, they can read more complex texts. The explicit teaching of vocabulary allows students to access academic language and discourse and facilitates their comprehension of increasingly complex texts.
Vocabulary Strategies
Seven Step Vocabulary by Calederon
SERP Vocabulary.mp4Video Example
Alonzo Handout 2Calderon-Pre-teaching-vocab-in-7-steps-14t2dhz-1_tcm18-228416.pdfDetailed Explanation
Vocabulary 4-Square
Students write the word in the middle and then complete the other boxes.
Word concept Map
Students complete graphic organizer
TPR
Total Physical Response- an action or movement to go with vocabulary word.
Fast Finger
Students point to the vocabulary word on the board (answer) to a question posed by the teacher. (in teams)
Bingo
Students fill in Bingo Card with vocabulary words. Teachers reads definition and students have to mark out which word to get a bingo.
Self-ASsessment
Students are given a list of vocabulary words and then have to rank themselves on their knowledge 1-4. 1- never heard of it, 2-I have heard it, but not completely sure what it means, 3- I know the definition of the word, and 4- I can use the word correctly in a sentence and explain it to a friend.