Vocabulary’s CodeA strategic approach to direct vocabulary instruction

By the end of this session, you will have…

A research-based reason for incorporating vocabulary into instruction

Strategies to improve vocabulary instruction

Training materials that you can use with your teachers as necessary

You may already have this book!

Provides concrete strategies for implementing the Common Core.

An electronic version can be found on the wiki.

One chapter describes a vocabulary protocol called CODE.

CODE

ConnectOrganizeDeep-ProcessExercise

The Compelling Why

Words are not just words…

Common Core State Standards, Appendix A, p.32

3 Reasons for Using CODE1. Vocabulary is foundational for

improved literacy2. Academic vocabulary is at the core

of the core Tier 2 Words - commonly used in writing Tier 3 Words - specific to discipline

3. Vocabulary Fuels Learning

Step One - ConnectVocabulary Knowledge Rating

Complete the “Pre-Assessment” posted in your agenda

Use the following scale to rate your reaction to each word:

1.Never Heard Of It 2.Heard Of It 3.Know It4.Know It and Can Explain It

You have 2 minutes to complete all 18 words

(about 6 seconds per word)

http://tinyurl.com/codepreassessment

Step Two - OrganizeVocabulary Mapping

Group the words http://padlet.com/khellier/dt4yau1vss

Building Background Knowledge

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-slaveryTo 5 minutes

Step Three - Deep-Process

Three Way Tie

Alike but Different

Visualizing Vocabulary

Head in the Clouds

VoiceThread

http://tinyurl.com/irtvoicethread username=wcpss+employee id (no

leading zeros) Password= employee id (no leading

zeros)

Vocabulary Paint Chipshttps://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/build-student-vocabulary

Step Four - Exercise

Games- Bingo, Jeopardy Use It or Lose It-

Students use vocab words in writing assignments

Peer Practice- One student is the coach and one is the player

Quizlet Did you know they had games???

http://tinyurl.com/aprilquizlet

Click on “Space Race” or “Scatter”

Let’s review! Connect- provide activities that allow students to

make connections with the words (word wall, decoding, pre-assessments, KWLs)

Organize-provide opportunities for the students to understand how the words connect with one another and the bigger picture (concept maps, word sorts)

Deep Process-have students use thinking strategies and various forms of representation to develop a deep understanding of the words (storytelling, metaphors and similes, Voice Thread)

Exercise- allow for opportunities to practice using the words (games, Quizlet)

Post Assessment

http://tinyurl.com/codepostassessment

EOG Prep Resources

http://wakek5science.pbworks.com Click on “5th

Grade”

Click on “EOG Prep Page”

Elementary Science Wiki www.wakek5science.pbworks.com

Test Specifications

Test Specifications

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Test Specifications

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Parent InformationThis document can be printed or distributed electronically to parents.

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Test Specifications

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Released items in power point format

Released items in paper/pencil format

Released Items POWER POINT VERSION

PAPER/PENCIL VERSION

Elementary Science Wiki www.wakek5science.pbworks.com

Test Specifications

“1 pager” for parents

Released items

Vocabulary review games

Alignment LessonsEcosystems- terrestrial vs. aquatic

ecosystems, photosynthesis, single-celled producer (algae)

Weather- heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)

Human Body Systems- genetics, muscular system, nervous system, blood cells, digestive system

Item Analysis5.E.1.3 Explain how global patterns such as the jet stream and water currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, wind direction and speed, and precipitation.

5.P.3.1 Explain the effects of the transfer of heat (either by direct contact or at a distance) that occurs between objects at different temperatures (conduction, convection, or radiation).

Item AnalysisLesson 4 – American Weather: proximity to water; water and soil heat and cool at different rates

Lesson 6 – What Drives the Weather? Sun’s energy heats air, water, and land; convection chamber demo

Item Analysis

Item Analysis

CMAPP Days 65-66: Heat Transfer Alignment Lesson: review convection, conduction, and radiation

Now What?

Take a few minutes to jot down your ideas for presenting this back at your building

Who needs to hear this? When will they be able to hear it?

How will I know they heard it?

Kristen Hellier -khellier@wcpss.net Sr. Administrator Elem. Sci.Walter Harris- wharris@wcpss.netCoordinating Teacher Elem. Sci.

Questions?

Reflection

Please go to http://tinyurl.com/wcpssapril24