Resources

2.) Vocabulary words: An evidence-based literacy strategy

www.understood.org/en/articles/how-to-teach-vocabulary-words

This article linked, teaches us how to explicitly teach vocabulary to our students- with the use of kid friendly definitions, engaging activities, and repeated exposure. 

• This article shows us a video of someone teaching vocabulary words in action

• Describes how we can use this strategy on our own/ in our own classroom

• Then, explains why this strategy is effective  

The article states that, "It's hard for students to read and understand a text if they don't know what the words mean. A Solid vocabulary boosts reading comprehension for students of all ages. The more words students know, the better they understand the text. That's why effective vocabulary teaching is so important, especially for students who learn and think differently." (Cheryl Lyon, MAT) Each classroom has different learners who learn at different speeds, paces, and levels. 

3.)  6 Effective Strategies For Teaching Vocabulary 

https://edulearn2change.com/article-strategies-for-teaching-vocabulary/

This article provides us with 6 different effective strategies for teaching our students vocabulary. The articles states that, "A student's vocabulary knowledge and skills determine his or her proficency in comprehension and language use. Therefore, whether we are teaching writing, reading or supporting our students to communicate more effectively their ideas, vocabulary should be part of our daily instruction." (Djoub, 2021) I agree because this ties in with the repeated exposure theory. We must constantly go over our vocabulary words if we want students to grasp them.

4.)  Teaching Vocabulary 

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/teaching-vocabulary

This article tells us what vocabulary instruction is, the components of vocabulary instruction, and different subtitles relating to vocabulary. It goes from telling us about strategies for ELL learners, to multiple exposures in multiple context, to fostering word consciousness, to specific word instruction, etc.  

5.)  Effective Instructional Strategies Series 

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED585172.pdf

This linked site, gives us a breakdown of teaching vocabulary explicitly to our students. It has a table of contents with different chapters with this information. It starts with a teacher's story and ends with references supporting the facts given.