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Vocabulary Prescription. Remedy for Vocabulary Instruction. Symptom:. Loss of memory when copying words and definitions from a dictionary. Diagnosis:. Non-Contextualized Vocabulary Deficiency!. Causes:. Random word lists No direct vocabulary instruction - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Vocabulary PrescriptionRemedy for Vocabulary
Instruction
Symptom:Loss of memory when
copying words and
definitions from a
dictionary
Diagnosis:Non-
Contextualized Vocabulary Deficiency!
Causes:• Random word lists
• No direct vocabulary
instruction
• Copying complicated
incomprehensible definitions
from dictionaries
Prescription and
Wellness Plan
READ ALOUDSDOSAGE: 5 MG DAILY
Prescription
Wellness Plan1. Meaningful literature
2. Power words 3. Eight step exercise plan
4. Daily extension vitamin
Step 1• Choose a meaningful short text.
• You will do a read aloud with this text.
• You will focus on this text for a week.
• You will re-read this text throughout
the week.
Step 2• Read the text before you give it to the
students.
• Make a list of all the words you think
would be good for your vocabulary list.
• Narrow the list down to 3-5 POWER
words based on students’ needs.
Step 3Eight-Step
Exercise Plan
Exercise Step 1
• Introduce your vocabulary words on the first day.
• Read the sentences in which the words are found – not the whole book.
Example:Teacher reads:
“If something is unfair, we can protest, or speak out against it.
Literature: Symbols of Freedom by: Jeanne and Bradley Weaver
National Geographic
Exercise Step 2
• Show students an illustration with the word.
• Make the students say the word twice.
Example:Protest
Literature: Symbols of Freedom by: Jeanne and Bradley Weaver
National Geographic
Exercise Step 3
• Show students the word in
their native language.
• Make the students say the
word in both languages.
Example:Protest - Protestar
Exercise Step 4
• Give students a short, easy definition of the word.
• Make the students repeat the word and definition.
Example:Protest – to speak against something you do not like
Literature: Symbols of Freedom by: Jeanne and Bradley Weaver
National Geographic
Exercise Step 5
• Give students examples of the word.
• Use pictures.
Example:
If our school had uniforms,students might protest to change
the dress code.
Exercise Step 6• Let students interact
with the word.
Example:
Teacher says: When I show you a picture, stand up if it is an example
of protest.
Sit down if it is not an example.
Exercise Step 6• Let students interact
with the word.
Example:
Teacher says: When I show you a picture, stand up if it is an example of
protest.
Sit down if it is not an example.
Exercise Step 7
Ask Questions.Example:
Teacher says:
• Boys and girls have you ever seen a protest?
• What is something at school that you would like to protest against?
• Do you think protests are good or bad and why?
Exercise Step 8
Review the word.
Example:
Teacher says: Boys and girls what word means to speak against
something that you do not like?
All of the students would say the vocabulary word again: PROTEST
Step 4:Daily VitaminsReinforce vocabulary through
extension activities
Word Walls• Make a word
wall with the new vocabulary words.
• Put the word, definition, and picture on the wall.
Scavenger Hunt
• Students look for the vocabulary word in other texts that they read.
• Students put stickers on the word posted on the word wall when they find the word in other texts.
Musical Chairs• Write definitions on
cards.• Place the cards in a
circle around the room.• Students walk
around the circle as music plays.• When the music
stops, students stop and pick up a card.• Students read the
cards and give the correct word.
Bedazzled Words
• Students write the words in big letters on paper.
• Students make the word look like its meaning.
• For example: the word icy might have icicles hanging off it
Carousel Match• Put the definition, a
picture, or an example of the word on a card.
• Tape the cards around the room on the walls.
• Give each student a card with a vocabulary word.
• Students search the wall for the correct match to their word.
• The students stand beside the card.
• Go around the room and have each student read his word and the definition or example.
Drug Facts and WarningsDo:
• Follow the exercise plan for each word.
• Take a daily extension vitamin each day.
• Select text and vocabulary appropriate for ELLs.
• Use content related text for read alouds.
Don’t:• Make ELLs copy
definitions from dictionaries!
• Forget to target academic terms.
• Skip steps!
• Forget to be creative and add to this prescription.