Use Academic Vocabulary

Can justify and explain the terms in context.

Use of vocabulary within written, verbal, and visual responses.

Use within accountable talking structures.

Use of terms without teacher prompting.

Consistent modeling of how to use the terms in context.

Posts and uses anchor charts and word walls.

Use of pictorial representation to support student understanding.

Provides students with stems and word banks to support term use.

Do it again and do it better..."Can you say that again using our vocabulary?"

Intentionally planned questions to elicit use of the vocabulary.