Vocabulary BuildersStrategies that work

Teaching Academic Vocabulary

Three Strategies:

Word GamesGraphic Organizers

Kick Me! Activity

Marzano’s 6 Step Process:

Example

Sample Worksheet

What is an Anchor Chart?

An anchor chart is a hand-made poster or graphic representation that serves as a visual reminder of strategies, vocabulary, or other content that students have learned.

Benefits of Anchor Charts…

Differentiated Learning Instruction

• Aids the visual learner• Develop problem solving

strategies and inquiry-based learning

Reference Source• Can be embedded into

Math/Science/ELA/Social Studies journals

• Serves as a reference material for students

English Language Learners:

• Helps ELL to become independent learners

• Supports ELL students in the development of Academic Vocabulary

Math Anchor Charts

Science Anchor Charts

ELA Anchor Charts

Social Studies Anchor Charts

Kick Me!! Activity

• Rule #1 – Nobody gets kicked during this activity!!!

So what is it???

• Named for the “kick me” sign prank, there is NO kicking involved.

• Students find answers to blanks on a worksheet by looking at the words that the teacher has put on students’ backs using labels.

• This encourages movement in the lesson thus increasing focus, engagement, and retention of information.

The Rules:

#2When you have them all, sit on your desk so that others can still see your label.

 

#1Find the answers to your worksheet on the backs of your classmates.

#3There is no kicking in “kick me”.

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