Support students in using target words appropriately, employ strategies for recalling words during speaking and writing, express ideas precisely and descriptively, reinforce word usage through games and activities, and participate in discussions and debates to develop oral vocabulary and expression.
Goals for Enhance Word Retrieval and Word Usage:
Practice using target words in meaningful and authentic contexts.
Employ strategies, such as brainstorming and word association, to retrieve words during speaking and writing.
Use precise and descriptive language to communicate ideas effectively.
Engage in vocabulary games and activities to reinforce word usage and retention.
Participate in discussions and debates to enhance oral vocabulary and expression.
Read Aloud Book List:
"The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson
"The Pout-Pout Fish" by Deborah Diesen
"Giraffes Can't Dance" by Giles Andreae
"The Day the Crayons Came Home" by Drew Daywalt
"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems
"The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister
"Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin
"The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka
"Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" by Eric Litwin
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle
"Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak
"Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale" by Mo Willems
"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
"Olivia" by Ian Falconer
"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein
"Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney
"Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr.
"Strega Nona" by Tomie dePaola
"Corduroy" by Don Freeman
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Joffe Numeroff