Bringing Words to Life Chapter 3 by Alexa Anderson https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l en-us 2022-06-07 14:00:00 UTC 2022-10-12 19:37:52 UTC hello@padlet.com When working with words AFTER reading, the focus changes from comprehension to vocabulary development. https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213739555 2022-06-07 14:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213739555 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213739667 "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)]]> 2022-06-07 15:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213739667 AVOID asking students "who can tell me what "X" means?" https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213740093 2022-06-07 15:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213740093 Traditional definitions are not an effective vehicle for learning word meanings https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213740248 2022-06-07 15:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213740248 andersona95 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213740556 Focus on student-friendly explanations, rather than dictionary definitions

]]> 2022-06-07 15:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213740556 Word Associations andersona95 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213741151 NOT SYNONYMS. And have students explain their reasoning.]]> 2022-06-07 15:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213741151 Could we get a learner's dictionary? Might be helpful for learning support and low-level students https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213741938 2022-06-07 15:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213741938 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213744746 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.]]> 2022-06-07 15:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213744746 When introducing vocabulary as you read, always keep the goal of comprehension in mind. https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213744751 2022-06-07 15:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213744751 "Even rich, meaningful explanations of word meaning will not result in deep or sustained knowledge of a word." https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213746683 2022-06-07 15:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213746683 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 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213747481 2022-06-07 15:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213747481 Multiple meanings can refer to words that have multiple "senses." https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213748860 2022-06-07 15:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213748860 "Emphasize core meaning so students understand words as flexible items of language." https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213749605 2022-06-07 15:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213749605 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213750731 Make word meanings explicit and clear (student-friendly definitions/explanations)]]> 2022-06-07 15:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213750731 Onelook.com andersona95 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213752679 Website to help with finding/creating student-friendly definitions.]]> 2022-06-07 15:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213752679 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213752782 When to introduce vocabulary depends on how you are reading the text-independently=prior to reading, together=when encountered]]> 2022-06-07 15:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213752782 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213753609 Four characteristic features of definitions (p44)]]> 2022-06-07 15:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213753609 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213753775 "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)]]> 2022-06-07 15:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213753775 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213754351 learner's dictionaries and onelook.com]]> 2022-06-07 15:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213754351 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213754423 What is the criteria for a student to "show growth" for a vocab word?]]> 2022-06-07 15:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213754423 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213756101 It can be beneficial to students if a teacher can provide multiple exposures to a word's meaning]]> 2022-06-07 15:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213756101 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213761865 Should we have tests or assessments for vocabulary to show mastery?]]> 2022-06-07 15:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213761865 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213763773 Select 6-10 words to instruct for 5-9 days. ]]> 2022-06-07 15:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213763773 Would you rather...? https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213765233 Ex. Which would you rather anticipate-your birthday or a dentist appt?]]> 2022-06-07 15:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213765233 Have You Ever...? https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213774677
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..."]]> 2022-06-07 15:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2213774677 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337590873 When do we add new vocabulary words?]]> 2022-10-12 19:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337590873 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337591868 What is the criteria for a student to "master" a word?]]> 2022-10-12 19:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337591868 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337594197 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.]]> 2022-10-12 19:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337594197 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337595867 When you introduce words-make explanations very student friendly.

]]> 2022-10-12 19:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337595867 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337596723 Provide multiple exposures to a word's meaning.]]> 2022-10-12 19:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337596723 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337599545 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.]]> 2022-10-12 19:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337599545 https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337602455 A learner's dictionaries are suggested for teaching definitions.  It can be hard to put some words into "child friendly" speak.]]> 2022-10-12 19:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andersona95/ehezu6c6lhlr0b6l/wish/2337602455