Vocabulary
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"This strategy depends on vocabulary instruction taught in a formal, structured way, where words are related to core concepts begin learned and delivered in context. Students must be exposed to each word at least twice to support comprehension. Picturing will also be added to promote retention." Bold School, Kieschnick, p. 88
Quick Tips:
Vocabulary instruction is FORMAL and STRUCTURED.
Utilize Frayer Model to scaffold students
Comprehension of vocabulary requires context AND visual cues
Visual cues improve retention and the ability to retrieve information
Instructional Technology Tools:
Google Drawings
Google Slides
Flashcard Factory
Blooket
Kahoot
Additional Resources:
Materials
Free Flashcard Maker (Free Printable Flash Card Maker, n.d.)
20 Vocabulary Activities for Every Grade (Staake, 2022).
Vocabulary Games for Middle School (Cohen, 2010).
Visuwords Dictionary ("VisuwordsTM, n.d.).
7 Creative Strategies to Improve Vocabulary Teaching (Arden, 2021).
Article
Teaching Vocabulary Across the Curriculum (Bintz, 2021).