Word Knowledge Scales: Dale Stage 1: I’ve never seen the term before Stage 2: I’ve seen it but I don’t know what it means Stage 3: I can use it but not sure I can explain it Stage 4: I can use it and explain it Ask the class to rate themselves on the words before teaching the lesson. Hold up fingers to vote. Dale 1965

2: I’ve seen it but I don’t know what it means Word 4 3 2 1 1: Never seen it 2: I’ve seen it but I don’t know what it means 3: I can use it but can’t explain it 4: I can use it and explain it