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When working with words AFTER reading, the focus changes from comprehension to vocabulary development.

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When working with words AFTER reading, the focus changes from comprehension to vocabulary development.

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"If reading is done in a group, the best time to introduce meaning of an unfamiliar word is right when it is encountered in the context." (p.41)

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AVOID asking students "who can tell me what "X" means?"

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AVOID asking students "who can tell me what "X" means?"

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Traditional definitions are not an effective vehicle for learning word meanings

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Traditional definitions are not an effective vehicle for learning word meanings

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Focus on student-friendly explanations, rather than dictionary definitions

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NOT SYNONYMS. And have students explain their reasoning.

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Could we get a learner's dictionary? Might be helpful for learning support and low-level students

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Could we get a learner's dictionary? Might be helpful for learning support and low-level students

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When multiple meaning words have no common semantic features- the meanings are not at all related, they just happen to be spelled the same, if they are taught together, there is a good chance of confusing students.

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When introducing vocabulary as you read, always keep the goal of comprehension in mind.

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When introducing vocabulary as you read, always keep the goal of comprehension in mind.

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"Even rich, meaningful explanations of word meaning will not result in deep or sustained knowledge of a word."

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"Even rich, meaningful explanations of word meaning will not result in deep or sustained knowledge of a word."

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To develop student friendly explanations of words teachers can 1) capture the essence of the word and how it is typically used and 2) explain the meaning in everyday language. pg. 45

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To develop student friendly explanations of words teachers can 1) capture the essence of the word and how it is typically used and 2) explain the meaning in everyday language. pg. 45

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Multiple meanings can refer to words that have multiple "senses."

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Multiple meanings can refer to words that have multiple "senses."

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"Emphasize core meaning so students understand words as flexible items of language."

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"Emphasize core meaning so students understand words as flexible items of language."

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Make word meanings explicit and clear (student-friendly definitions/explanations)

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Website to help with finding/creating student-friendly definitions.

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When to introduce vocabulary depends on how you are reading the text-independently=prior to reading, together=when encountered

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Four characteristic features of definitions (p44)

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"Vocabulary Knowledge is a network of connected concepts, and higher quality connections are complex- picture an interconnected web. So it is more helpful to students to build many different connections to each word they learn, rather than separate connections to multiple versions of a word." (p. 52)

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learner's dictionaries and onelook.com

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What is the criteria for a student to "show growth" for a vocab word?

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It can be beneficial to students if a teacher can provide multiple exposures to a word's meaning

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Should we have tests or assessments for vocabulary to show mastery?

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Select 6-10 words to instruct for 5-9 days.

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Ex. Which would you rather anticipate-your birthday or a dentist appt?

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This activity helps students associate newly learned words with their own experiences. In this activity, students are asked to "describe a time when you might urge someone, commend someone..."

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When do we add new vocabulary words?

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What is the criteria for a student to "master" a word?

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Tier one words with multiple meanings do not tend to cause many problems for kids who have English as a primary language-they will come across these words on a context basis through speech. This is not true for ELL learners.

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When you introduce words-make explanations very student friendly.

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Provide multiple exposures to a word's meaning.

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Teachers traditionally introduce new words, through dictionary definitions. Caution should be taken in using this method alone, as the definitions can be ambiguous when not put into context. When introducing definitions of unfamiliar words, put them in an appropriate context.

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A learner's dictionaries are suggested for teaching definitions.  It can be hard to put some words into "child friendly" speak.