Teaching Vocabulary

in the early grades

Leecy Wise

http://www.reconnectioncompany.com

Groups II and III

TODAY

Review comprehension strategiesNRP findings on Vocabulary

InstructionVocabulary instruction practice and

Website reviews

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics

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ReadersVocabulary

7 Comprehension MethodsNRP

Comprehension Monitoring Cooperative LearningGraphic OrganizersQuestioningAnsweringStory StructureSummarizing

Why important?

Vocabulary

Vocabulary is critically important in oral reading instruction. There are twotypes of vocabulary—oral and print.

Vocabulary Development: Computer Resources

The use of computers in vocabulary instruction was found to be more effective than some traditional methods in a few studies. It is clearly emerging as a potentially valuable aid to classroom teachers in the area of vocabulary instruction.

Vocabulary Development: Computers

vast content-area resources many independent multi-level activities games, puzzles handouts and lesson plans scavenger hunts and webquestsExcel, Word and other applications

Colors 10 Frame Skeleton Matching Literacy

Vocabulary also can be learned incidentally in the context of storybook reading or in listening to others. However, learning words before reading a text is helpful.

Vocabulary Development: Context

Discuss before the passage Discuss in groups Extend usage Repeat usage Review usage Substitute words

Vocabulary Development: Context

Three Little Pigs -

• Vocabulary should be taught both directly and indirectly.•Repetition and multiple exposures to vocabulary items are important. •Learning in rich contexts, incidental learning, and use of computer technology all enhance the acquisition of vocabulary.

Vocabulary Instruction: Summary

OPEN LESSON PLANS

1. http://abcteach.com/directory/basics/word_walls/ - Shapebook - winter2. http://abcteach.com/directory/basics/alphabet_letter_patterns/ - alphabet3. http://abcteach.com/directory/basics/flashcards/emotions/ -4. http://abcteach.com/directory/basics/flashcards/senses/ - senses5. http://abcteach.com/directory/fun_activities/coloring_pages/ - coloring with

activities - 6. For teachers

• http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4503 – videos about vocabulary – Motivate and focus

• http://www.resourceroom.net/comprehension/vocabactivities.asp - Vocabulary instruction and activities with good links

7. http://bensguide.gpo.gov

Websites

Games for kids• http://www.vocabulary.co.il/ - Match game• http://www.starfall.com/n/level-k/index/ - alphabet• http://www.amug.org/%7Ejbpratt/education/theme/alphabet/abconlinea

ctivities.html - loads of activities

• http://activitypad.com/online-games/coloringbook/ - color online**• http://www.amug.org/~jbpratt/education/links/preactonline.html -

games• http://www.free-coloring-pages.com/thanksgiving.html -print page• http://www.thekidzpage.com/onlinejigsawpuzzles/kids-jigsaw-puzzles/1

2-piece-jigsaw/10-25-06-thanksgiving.html -Turkey jigsaw

For teachers • http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4503 – videos

about vocabulary• http://www.resourceroom.net/comprehension/vocabactivities.asp -

Vocabulary instruction and activities with good links• http://bensguide.gpo.gov/ - American history at different levels

Websites

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin

TODAY WE. .

Reviewed a few lesson plans in view of the list

Reviewed NRP findings on Vocabulary Instruction

Reviewed helpful Websites

Next time:

Vocabulary II and Presentation Resources