Vocab Strategy Share Out by Danielle Sullo https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6 Post a question, comment, suggestion, strategy related to teaching vocabulary. Please put your name at the top of your post as Jamie has done:) en-us 2016-12-06 14:07:13 UTC 2018-01-29 14:57:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Hi Everyone! dsullo https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142018351 Create your post by clicking on the plus sign in the lower right hand corner (reminiscent to the plus sign on the the interface of Google Classroom's main page) :) 

]]> 2016-12-06 14:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142018351 Jamie https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142141147 Let's share!!!!!]]> 2016-12-06 19:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142141147 Andrea Franzago dsullo https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142363884 I use visualizing.  I have my students draw or find three images to connect with the word.  When thinking about the word, we can make a picture in our minds or we can show the pictures and the students connect the visual with the vocabulary word. ]]> 2016-12-07 17:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142363884 Erin https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142402062 Having students discuss unknown words in advance of learning their definition is helpful. Words can be presented in context  in a sentence and they can use background knowledge and the context clues to make an educated guess about what the word means.  When they plug their guess back into the sentence it often draws attention to the need to change the part of speech of their guess to match that of the vocab word.]]> 2016-12-07 19:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142402062 Dan/Pauline dkupper https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142402483 I slightly modified and am using the "Word of the Day" vocabulary strategy in preparation for reading "The Noble Experiment".]]> 2016-12-07 19:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142402483 Theresa https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404025 I have students write their definition of vocab words, share in class, modify, read text, revise and then apply to an activity that requires an understanding of the vocab words]]> 2016-12-07 19:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404025 George https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404185 Symantic analysis worked well comparing processes in science like photosynthesis and respiration]]> 2016-12-07 19:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404185 Lorraine https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404220 Students use graphic organizers around a specific topic, describing vocabulary words around the topic. ]]> 2016-12-07 19:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404220 Rick https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404297 I used the Frayer model to help kids focus on specific concepts in a jigsaw type activity. ]]> 2016-12-07 19:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404297 Natasha https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404806 I taught my students about science-related word parts.]]> 2016-12-07 19:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404806 Pauline https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404988 Index cards-definition and word on the front. Picture/illustration on the back. Review words weekly.]]> 2016-12-07 19:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142404988 Megan https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142405328 I am trying the Graffiti Wall to help students learn vocabulary from my current unit. This allows students to incorporate art into the acquisition of the definitions.]]> 2016-12-07 19:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142405328 Phyllis https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142405486 I hand out a list of vocabulary words. Students, as a group, then decide if they know the word or heard the word. If they don't know the word, they look it up and put it in a sentence.]]> 2016-12-07 19:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142405486 Joe https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142405737 Used the Frayer model to work on vocabulary and formula skills for 2D and 3D math models ]]> 2016-12-07 19:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142405737 Abby https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142406279 I have students work with the vocabulary by having them define the word, draw a picture to represent it, use it in a sentence, and tell what part of speech it is]]> 2016-12-07 19:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142406279 Debbie https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142406288 I used the List-Group-Label worksheet.  I pasted in the Rise of Civilization vocabulary.  The students worked in groups to group and label.

We also used the Before and After Vocabulary Activity.  Erin revised the form a bit and added the Chapter 4 vocabulary.  The students then paired the vocabulary words and wrote a sentence using both words BEFORE reading.  After reading, they will revise/elaborate upon the sentences.

]]> 2016-12-07 19:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142406288 Nicole https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142406301 I find using a word sort and the Frayer model helps with vocab. acquisition. I modified the Frayer model a bit to have students find synonyms and antonyms, as well as use the word in a sentence.]]> 2016-12-07 19:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142406301 Eleni dkupper https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142406604 I introduce a new word either from a vocab book or from their content areas and use the word in a sentence. Then have the students copy the sentence, find the definition then use the word appropriately in their own sentence with enough context clues to verify understanding of the word. ]]> 2016-12-07 19:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142406604 Marissa https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142407469 I use word sorts as a vocabulary strategy in each of our units of study. Word sorts help students develop a deeper understanding of key concepts. Students classify vocabulary words into 5 categories. I usually give them an open word sort in which they chose the categories with their groups. I also use Knowledge Rating Scales where students rate their own knowledge of/ability to utilize vocabulary words and verbs from our units (I know it and I can use it in a sentence, I know it but I'm not sure I can use it in a sentence (write the English meaning), I might be able to guess the meaning, or I don't recognize it). ]]> 2016-12-07 19:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142407469 Pam https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142408184 I used the Frayer Model for math vocabulary. I added two extra sections for students to identify math symbols and make personal connections. ]]> 2016-12-07 19:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142408184 Kathy, Eleni, Lauren https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142408373 For the Mystery Unit, we started by giving students a chart of vocabulary words and asked if they knew them, have heard of them, or have never heard or seen the word before. Each student received a set of vocabulary flash cards to cut out (and baggies) that they can use for studying. (They match the word to the definition.) They made an "answer key" with the definitions before cutting out the cards.

As a warm-up the next day, we had them complete a cloze paragraph that was lacking context clues. Students had to try to fill in the blanks with our mystery words (students all had different answers). We discussed the importance of using context clues in order to determine meaning. 

Students were paired up and each pair was assigned one of our mystery words. They had to write an original sentence using their word and include context clues. The goal was for the class to guess what word each group had after reading the sentence. If there were too many choices for what word fit in the blank, then there weren't enough clues. The easier it was to guess, the better the context clues were.
]]> 2016-12-07 19:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142408373 Jen https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142409290 The math department uses a variety of vocab organizers with each unit, including Frayer Models and "word, picture, definition" charts.]]> 2016-12-07 19:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142409290 https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142409946 2016-12-07 19:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dsullo/yvjjpv3c5zo6/wish/142409946