teaching vocabulary in the early grades leecy wise groups ii and iii
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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
Flu
ency
Com
prehensionSuccessful
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