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Top 10 Characteristics for Vocabulary Instruction (blog post)

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Top 10 Characteristics for Vocabulary Instruction (blog post)

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We know that there is a strong relationship between vocabulary and reading comprehension. Systematic vocabulary instruction is an integral part of a K-12 comprehensive literacy framework for instruction. I consider it a privilege to have supported many teachers, coaches, & administrators in building a community that values word learning across classrooms and content areas.

Common characteristics of effective vocabulary instruction have been documented in numerous professional journals and books. Even though research points to common elements of purposeful vocabulary instruction, recent NAEP results for vocabulary reveal that there was no significant change in vocabulary scores for 4th- and 8th-grade students from 2009 to 2011. In short, we still have a long way to go to realize marked vocabulary growth.

Effective vocabulary instruction across grade levels and content areas is key. With the increased emphasis on nonfiction and informational text as part of the Common Core ELA & Literacy Standards, vocabulary instruction will be key to supporting student success with these texts. Teachers need to be aware of research-based instructional strategies, and they need ongoing support toward implementing effective vocabulary practices.

As part of 12 Days: 12 Tools I have shared 4 templates and tools for vocabulary. These include:
Top 10 Characteristics of Effective Vocabulary Instruction
You can put this infographic to use tomorrow; several immediate uses come to mind. For example, simply print and post it in your lesson plan book or on your desk, podium, or teaching table. The "Top 10″ infographic could also be used as a resource for professional development - to create conversation around effective vocabulary strategies and instructional practices.

Teachers, coaches, and/or staff developers could use the infographic as part of a shared online resource with links to effective vocabulary strategies, professional articles, blog posts, and templates.

1. Multiple Exposures

2. Frontload Vocabulary

3. Context Clues

4. Non-Longuistic Representations

5. Teach Independent Word-Learning Strategies

6. Rich & Varied Language Experience

7. Read-Alouds

8. Role Of The Dictionary

9. Directly Teach Individual Words

10. Independent Reading

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We know that there is a strong relationship between vocabulary and reading comprehension. Systematic vocabulary instruction is an integral part of a K-12 comprehensive literacy framework for instruction. I consider it a privilege to have supported many teachers, coaches, & administrators in building a community that values word learning across classrooms and content areas.

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Top Tips for using Word Walls (blog post)

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Tool 1: Top Tips for Word Walls - 26 Ideas and 7 Pictures

Teaching vocabulary and extending word learning is one of the most important activities you can be doing with your students. The goal is to create a language-rich environment that fosters and supports word learning for every student. Language-rich environments encourage reading, writing, and conversation to build rich vocabularies and increase word learning.

Word walls are a great tool to accomplish that goal. I find that when teachers think about word walls, the immediate image that comes to mind is a word wall of high-frequency words arranged in alphabetical order. Word walls can and should be so much more!

First, word walls belong in every K-12 classroom! They serve as an important support for vocabulary and word learning across content areas. Words walls will look different depending on the grade you teach, the content area for which you are responsible, and may include different words if you're teaching in rural Indiana compared to a suburban or urban setting.

In Top Tips for Word Walls, I've included 26 ideas for words walls that go beyond an alphabetic display of words. You'll find pictures and examples of word walls to support guided reading, content area instruction, writing, and more. Do you have English language learners in your classroom? See ideas to help you build their growing vocabulary. Limited on space? Portable word walls may be just the answer. The Word Wall tool (see image) also includes great pictures of many types of words walls - even in the hallway!

Download "Top Tips for Word Walls" (click tag below) and begin thinking about how you could include word walls, journals, and hallway word walls to support vocabulary development with your students.

If you liked this post, check out these vocabulary resources:
A huge shout out to Pam Hardy (Principal), Ben Markley (Assistant Principal), and the great teachers at Garden City Elementary School (Indianapolis, IN) for the hard work you've done to advance word learning with your st udents. Thanks for these great examples of word walls that rock!
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Tool 1: Top Tips for Word Walls - 26 Ideas and 7 Pictures Teaching vocabulary and extending word learning is one of the most important activities you can be doing with your students. The goal is to create a language-rich environment that fosters and supports word learning for every student.

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This is a cool idea for a word wall!!
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