Vocabulary Development Strategies by https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k Competency 4 en-us 2020-09-21 14:55:52 UTC 2020-09-22 03:25:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Vocabulary- jlsimcock https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/764541975 The knowledge of words and word meanings.

*Vocabulary is acquired incidentally through indirect exposure to words and intentionally through explicit instruction in specific words and word learning strategies(Honig, 2018).]]> 2020-09-21 15:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/764541975 4 Components of an Effective Vocabulary Program: jlsimcock https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/764559003 1)wide or extensive independent reading to expand word knowledge
2)Instruction in specific words to enhance comprehension of texts containing those words
3)Instruction in independent word learning strategies
4)Word consciousness and word play activities to motivate and enhance learning. 
(Michael Graves, 2000)]]> 2020-09-21 15:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/764559003 Why Vocabulary Development is Important: jlsimcock https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/765900643 Studies confirm high correlation between vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension.
(Dalton & Grisham, 2011)]]> 2020-09-21 20:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/765900643 Strategy #1 Wordle-learning from visual displays of word relationships within text. jlsimcock https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/765911506 Wordle is a free web application that allows users to create a word cloud based on frequency of words in a particular text. Used to help stimulate students thinking about the meaning, importance and relationship of words as they analyze, create and publish Wordles. Wordles can be used to highlight key words and themes to prepare students for reading as well as prompt discussion after reading.
(Dalton & Grisham, 2011).]]> 2020-09-21 20:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/765911506 Strategy #3 Using Media to Express Vocabulary Knowledge jlsimcock https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/766696286 Focus on students vocabulary representations in multiple modes. This could include writing, audio, graphic, video and animation. Students develop word meaning as they read a definition, view graphics, listen to a word, write or audiotape a personal connection to the word, create a caption for a graphic or complete an interactive word map (Dalton & Grisham, 2011).]]> 2020-09-22 02:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/766696286 Strategy #2 The Six-Step Process (Marzano, 2004) jlsimcock https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/766714798 This research based process includes a succession of steps that can be a powerful tool for teachers to use at any grade level and subject area. Steps include 1)provide description, explanation or example of term,2)ask students to restate description, explanation or example in their own words, 3)ask students to construct a picture, pictograph or symbolic representation of term, 4)engage students in activities that help them add to their knowledge of terms in vocab notebook, 5)Periodically ask students to discuss terms with one another, 6)Involve students in games that enable them to play with terms.]]> 2020-09-22 02:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/766714798 Benefits for Teachers: jlsimcock https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/766736220 *Using multi modalities teachers can reach all types of learners. 
*Helps connect to student interests by using a variety of resources which improves engagement in the classroom setting. 
*Asking students to put vocabulary terms in their own words allows teachers to gauge their level of understanding and provide supports as needed.]]> 2020-09-22 03:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/766736220 Benefits for Students: jlsimcock https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/766736591 *The use of technology speaks to the 21st century learner and can spark motivation and engagement.
*Helps to create active learners and supports higher level thinking skills.
*Allows students to use different modes of representation and expression that can be created with a variety of composing tools and formats like the options given to us here. We are able to show our level of understanding with our competency assignments. These exercises are a good example for me as a future teacher to provide these opportunities for my own students. ]]> 2020-09-22 03:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jlsimcock/ekklyzneo3spr37k/wish/766736591