Facilitators: Erica Hilliker, Deb Schuitema, & Libbie Drake

We will classify content-area vocabulary to distinguish among tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 words.

We will examine vocabulary strategies for deeper comprehension of content-area vocabulary.

We will create tools for vocabulary instruction in the classroom.

We will discuss the application of vocabulary strategies in the classroom.

We will write models of vocabulary activities to use in the classroom.

Directions:1. In your content area groups, sort the list

of words and record them into their respective tiers.

Why is important to know the difference between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 vocabulary?

Directions:1. Get into small groups2. Assign a group member to be the dealer3. Deal out two vocabulary cards to each group

member.4. The dealer will begin the game, by flipping

over one of the remaining cards in the deck. 5. Any member of the group can make a

connection by choosing one of his or her cards and laying it next to the card the dealer has turned over. Write the connection between the two cards on a post-it note and use the post-it to join the two cards together.

6. Continue in the same way until all of the group members vocabulary cards have been used up.

With your group members, travel to each table to observe how other groups made connections between their vocabulary cards.What are the similarities?What are the differences?

Why would card connect be a good activity for ELLs?

How could you use it in your classroom?

KKey Word

IInformation

MMemory Clue

Noun •Person•Place•Thing•Idea

KKey Word

IInformation

MMemory Clue

Migrate

Using the vocabulary list that you brought today and the supplies set out for you, create your own KIM flip book to use in your classroom.

Why would KIM be a good strategy for ELLs?

How could you use this strategy in your classroom?

Using the blank template provided, make a vocabulary cootie catcher that you could use in the classroom.

Make a connection to another word

Give your definition of the word

Draw the word

Act it out

Give a synonym or antonym

Use the word in a sentence

Virtual Dice Roller

Why would the vocab dice review game be good for ELLs?

How could you use it in your classroom?

We will classify content-area vocabulary to distinguish among tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 words.

We will examine vocabulary strategies for deeper comprehension of content-area vocabulary.

We will create tools for vocabulary instruction in the classroom.

We will discuss the application of vocabulary strategies in the classroom.

We will write models of vocabulary activities to use in the classroom.

The 3 Ws: Write something you were:

1.Wowed by (an ah-ha moment)2.Will implement in your classroom 3.Wonder (a question you have)