Academic Vocabulary

Academic Vocabulary teaching strategies

Basic Vocabulary Protocol:

1) Pronounce the word

2) Explain the word using images, definitions, etc.

3) Have students repeat the word

4) Have students process the word by writing a definition, using it in a sentence, or coming up with their own image (or all three!)

5) Cycle back to the word and reinforce throughout the week. Students need to use a word a minimum of 5-7 times to own it. Include both speaking and writing activities.

Basic Vocabulary Protocol:

1) Pronounce the word

2) Explain the word using images, definitions, etc.

3) Have students repeat the word

4) Have students process the word by writing a definition, using it in a sentence, or coming up with their own image (or all three!)

5) Cycle back to the word and reinforce throughout the week. Students need to use a word a minimum of 5-7 times to own it. Include both speaking and writing activities.

WEbsites for social science

Brilliant Maps: Maps which examine differences across the world through a specific lens.

Gapminder: Gapminder is an independent educational non-profit fighting global misconceptions.

Best Photos of the Day: Collection of images from The Guardian, excellent for journal prompts.

icivics: Provides resources to support civic engagement

Digital History: Provides resources on a variety of historical topics

Smithsonian History Explorer: Virtual Museum with historical resources