@moretuzzomay Building independence is definitely the goal. By providing resources like the dictionary and thesaurus in addition to the Ss vocab journals they will be able to access text like never before. #HCPSRead
A5: As the year goes on and students become more comfortable with the vocab routine using synonyms and antonyms will give them the power to check to see if their predictions about the meaning of the words are accurate. Bring on the Thesaurus! #HCPSRead
@moretuzzomay I’m noticing the more we implement vocab throughout the content areas the more encouraged Ss are to try it in writing as well. For me writing seems to be the last piece of the puzzle when it comes to getting to students to use the words. #HCPSRead
A4: As Ss become comfortable with new vocab they are eager to share it. I have caught my students using their new knowledge in the cafeteria and at special. At conference night it was reported that many of the kids are going home and teaching their siblings these words. #hcpsread
A3: by providing examples and non-examples in vocab instruction students are able to explore the possibilities freely. Thinking of the safe learning environment from last week, students become comfortable testing their knowledge. #HCPSRead
A2: by providing students with reference materials we are in essence giving them the keys to the kingdom. Student led learning becomes attainable.#HCPSRead
@briannewilson @sparka_julie @Tracey2250 I did this in unison with teaching homophones this week. What a powerful experience! The students began relevant connections to the text into the real world.#HCPSRead
A1: providing Ss with the opportunity to make real world connections through synonyms and antonyms further grounds their knowledge of the vocabulary. Allowing for lasting connections to build scheme. #HCPSRead
@Tracey2250 Samantha Cooper from Robinson elementary. This week the cloze activity in vocabulary was stellar! ELLs were able to make lasting connections! #HCPSRead
@sparka_julie “Cement the words into a word schema network” (p49). Facilitating vocabulary comprehension goes so much farther than just the lesson itself. Investing time now will reap rewards for a Ss lifetime. #HCPSRead
A5: decoding and encoding words starts with knowing word parts and patterns. Ss who can independently unpack complex words will also be able to create new words by adding affixes.#hcpsreads
A4: Cloze activities in combination with the graphic organizers allows Ss to track their thinking while processing new vocab. Ts can see where understanding breaks down at the same time. #hcpsread
@clarabee20 I teach 5th. I was leery to try this at first with the ELLs, but I was pleasantly surprised by the results. Ss can rise to the occasion, when we refuse to lower the bar.#hcpsread